Session Four: The Importance of Legacy Work: What to Do, and Where to Start - Writing Your Own (or Someone Else’s) Obituary

Legacy work is not about dying and death, it is about life and living; and creating your own legacy for your family, friends, and loved ones. Only YOU can tell your story, expound your personal wisdom, and express your feelings to and about others. It makes sense to start this sooner than later; preferably before you are dying. We will discuss different methods of documenting your legacy, including several prompt questions, etc.

Relying heavily on James R. Hagerty’s book, Yours Truly: An Obituary Writer’s Guide to Telling Your Story, we will discuss tips for telling your own story and preserving your personal history in a meaningful and engaging way in your obituary.

“Whatever your age or health, an inventory of your life so far can help you decide if you’re on the path you intended, and if you aren’t, lead you to another.” – James R. Hagerty

*Individually wrapped, homemade skull cakelets will be provided.

Die Well Death Education

We're all going to die, so why don't we talk about it? I'm not saying talk about it so incessantly that people generally avoid you, (although you can if you want - I usually do) but rather talk about what we would like our end-of-life experience, our death, and our disposition to look and be like. With clear and concise communication and preparation, you can - and will - create the strongest possibility that you will experience a "good death." 

About DWDE

Leona Oceania has always been passionate and curious about end-of-life issues. Motivated by this, she trained to become a Home Funeral Guide, End of Life Doula, and Life Legacy Facilitator. She is also a Hospice volunteer, Funeral Consumer Advocate, Death Cafe Facilitator, and Death Educator. Leona's primary focus is to educate and motivate people to simply start the conversation. Once we can talk more openly about death and normalize the conversati, the better we will be able to connect with our own mortality and be proactive about creating a "good death" for ourselves and others. 

***NEW LOCATION!*** NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

This program is held at Piper Shores in partnership with Scarborough Public Library and OPEN TO ALL. 

Piper Shores “Founders Room” at the Oceanside campus, just inside the Main Entrance. Staff will be there to steer attendees in the right direction. Park anywhere labeled “Employee” or “Visitor." Piper Shores is located at 15 Piper Rd, Scarborough, Maine 04074