Joyful Death Institute
- Oakland, California
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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
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
Our Community Resources
Upcoming Reimagine events
Reimagine Events

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. April 03
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$10 - $20

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.
Wed. April 09
Zoom
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$10 - $50

Exploring Gifts from our Ancestors
In this transformative workshop, we will consciously connect with our ancestors to receive their guidance and uncover the gifts they wish to share with us.
Wed. April 16
Zoom
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$15 - $40

Exploring Gifts from our Ancestors
In this transformative workshop, we will consciously connect with our ancestors to receive their guidance and uncover the gifts they wish to share with us.
Wed. May 21
Zoom
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$15 - $40
Previous Reimagine events

Grief Rituals for Climate Change
March 12, 2025

Death Doulas of Color Monthly Meetup Skillshare + Networking
March 06, 2025

Practicing Self-Compassion & Self-Forgiveness
February 14, 2025

Practicing Self-Compassion & Self-Forgiveness
February 14, 2025

Death Doulas of Color Monthly Meetup Skillshare + Networking
February 06, 2025

Grief Rituals for Climate Change
February 04, 2025