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Joyful Death Institute

Joyful Death Institute

Oakland, California

We are here to reimagine...

We are here to reimagine the way we approach death, unlocking limit-less potential for joy. We help individuals and their families oriented towards a joyful, dignified, and peaceful death experience.

Our Story

The mission of the Joyful Death Institute is to help individuals and their families orient towards a joyful, dignified, and peaceful death experience.We see death as an inherently joyful experience and we lean on the pillars of buddhism to help folks allow the healing and joy available when approaching death with grace and ease. We help folks by planning and preparing, by offering guidance on me...
The mission of the Joyful Death Institute is to help individuals and their families orient towards a joyful, dignified, and peaceful death experience.We see death as an inherently joyful experience and we lean on the pillars of buddhism to help folks allow the healing and joy available when approaching death with grace and ease. We help folks by planning and preparing, by offering guidance on meditation and prayer, and by offering healing services for themselves: before they pass, and immediately after transitioning, as well as reconciliation with those who have already transitioned. The Joyful Death Institute was launched in 2024 by Reverend Jessica Sharp, who is a death doula, psychic minister, and systems architect for global peace. Visit our website: https://www.joyfuldeath.institute

Upcoming Reimagine events

Reimagine Events

Death Planning for Loved Ones

Give the gift of a clear and documented death plan for yourself and loved ones. This empowers us to live more fully and ensure our legacies are honored with peace, dignity, and care.
Tue. January 07
Zoom
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
$5 - $25

Grief Rituals for Climate Change

Join us to be with and alchemize our individual & collective eco-grief in community, with ritual, ceremony, and mindfulness practices and support. This is a monthly meeting with new topics each month.
Tue. January 14
Zoom
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$10 - $50

Death Doulas of Color Monthly Meetup Skillshare + Networking

Monthly meetup designed for skill-sharing and networking among Death Doulas of Color. We invite all who identify as Death Doulas and are BIPOC, or are BIPOC and seeking to enter the profession.
Thu. January 02
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$5 - $20

What to Expect, When You're Expecting Death of a Loved One

Are you facing the death of a loved one? Join our workshop to gain essential knowledge, practical tools, and emotional guidance for this challenging journey. We're here to help and support you.
Wed. December 18
Zoom
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
$15 - $45

Practicing Self-Compassion & Self-Forgiveness

Discover the transformative power of self-compassion & self-forgiveness. Join our online event to explore practices that can help navigate the journey of life, death, and everything in between.
Wed. December 11
Zoom
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$5 - $25

Grief Rituals for Climate Change

Join us to be with and alchemize our individual & collective eco-grief in community, with ritual, ceremony, and mindfulness practices and support. This is a monthly meeting with new topics each month.
Tue. December 10
Zoom
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$10 - $50

Death Doulas of Color Monthly Meetup Skillshare + Networking

Monthly meetup designed for skill-sharing and networking among Death Doulas of Color. We invite all who identify as Death Doulas and are BIPOC, or are BIPOC and seeking to enter the profession.
Thu. December 05
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$5 - $20

Previous Reimagine events