Death over Drafts: Los Angeles (Pre End-Well Conference)
Cheers!!!
We’re buzzed to welcome you to our 3rd Annual Death over Drafts, held the evening before the End Well Symposium! Whether you’re attending the symposium or an LA-based end-of-life professional or volunteer, come raise a glass and join us for meaningful conversations in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Wednesday, November 19 | 6–9 PM
Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Venice
Your Death over Drafts Co-Crafters aka Hosts, are ready to meet, greet, and tap into connection and conversation!
Death over Drafter Premier Crafter:
Shannon Mann- Silverado Memory Care Community
Death over Drafts Co-Crafters aka Hosts (in order by first name) for the evening:
Birgitta Kastenbaum- Bridging Transitions
Chela Fiorini, CannaGuides
Chelsea Hoagland and Johann Lunn- When You Die
Gabby Jimenez- The Hospice Heart
Ian McCartor-The Ash Rose Foundation
Kaishauna Guidry MD,HDMC- Mourning Dove Medical
Katie Maples and Shannon O'Shea- Empowered Endings
Lisa Pahl-The Death Deck
Megan Mbengue, EntheaCare
Melinda Ramos, Mourning Pug- The Pet Griever’s Club
Melissa Lundardini, PhD, MA, MBA, FT- Help Texts
Death over Drafts Founder/OG: Stefanie Elkins-Be Present Care, Death Over Drafts
What to expect:
- Free event – all are welcome!
- Yummy bites & your first drink provided by your DoD Crafters
- Get to meet your amazing DoD Crafters and learn more about their offerings.
- We’ll be outside with heat lamps
- Raffles (yes, there will be amazing gifting going on!!!)
- Come even if you don’t love beer 🍷🥤
- Supportive community — not a support group
- Be responsible for your own engagement in this communal space
- Parking is available behind the restaurant
- Photos will be taken
- Space is limited — RSVP early!
By RSVPing, you agree to receive updates from this event’s organizing partners. Each organizer may follow up through their own email list.
Background
Death Over Drafts was founded in Los Angeles by Stefanie Elkins, Be Present Care, kicking off with the first event during the Let's Reimagine Festival in 2019. Since then, Death Over Draft events have been held at breweries and pubs across the US and Canada.
Our vision is to build a global network of Death over Drafts Crafters aka Hosts, passionate about fostering vital end-of-life discussions in their communities.
Interested in becoming a Death over Drafts Crafter aka Host? Inquire here
