End-of-Life Resources

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The following resources are offered to support individuals and families navigating end-of-life planning, active dying, and early grief. These materials are educational in nature and do not replace medical or legal advice.

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Advance Care Planning & Difficult Conversations:

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• The Conversation Project – Tools and guidance for discussing end-of-life wishes with loved ones.

• End of Life Planning Resources – Practical planning tools and educational materials.

• End of Life Choices Oregon – Information about Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act and end-of-life options.

• Compassionate Choices– Information about Death with Dignity Laws by state

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Hospice & End-of-Life Education

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• End Well Project – Education and advocacy to transform the end-of-life experience.

• National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) – Information about the role of end-of-life doulas.

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After-Death & Home Funeral Resources

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• National Home Funeral Alliance – Education and guidance for families considering home funerals or after-death body care.

• The Forest Conservation Burial Ground (OR) – Conservation burial options in Oregon

• White Eagle Memorial Preserve– Natural burial grounds in Washington

• Green Burial Council – National organization providing information about environmentally sustainable burial practices and certified green burial providers.

• Recompose (WA) – Human composting (natural organic reduction) services serving Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

• Renew Cremation Services (Portland, OR) – Human composting (natural organic reduction) in the Portland area, including support for families choosing home vigil prior to cremation.​​​​​​​​