February–May 2026
grief is hard enough
don't make it worse for the people you love
death binder essentials
February Cohort starts february 2026
mAXIMUM 24 PEOPLE
“I don't know if I've ever experienced anything that was of such practical value while so very meaningful.”
abby
does this sound like you?
You know it's important to do death planning but somehow don't get around to actually doing it.
You feel overwhelmed and confused and don't know where to start.
You're worried about your aging parents.
You're concerned about the cost of working with an estate lawyer.
You've downloaded those “easy to use” forms but still haven't filled them out.
You know it's easier to get hard things done when you're doing it together with others.
what you need is
Death Binder Essentials
Death Binder Essentials is a comprehensive live group coaching course with the tools, support, and accountability you need to finally pull together the key information your loved ones will need to take care of you.
By working together with a cohort over several weeks, you'll be able to make those crucial decisions that will have lasting effects on those you love.
maximum 24 people
“I didn't know where to start. Knowing where to start is so helpful.
“There is so much to deal with with regard to death and dying, and no institutions are helping us learn.”
Lydia
What's included?
Frank (and sometimes funny) conversations about all aspects of death and dying
Accountability partners to help hold you to your decisions
Support and tools to get through hard emotions that can get you stuck
Practice sessions to learn how to have tough conversations (e.g., talking with your parents about their plans)
Alternating lecture and lab sessions because sometimes you need more information and other times you just need time set aside to work on your stuff
Discussions often not covered by mainstream funeral planning: No kids, no partner, multiple partners, LGBTQIA+, family in multiple countries, etc.
“We realized that each of us was pushing for decisions that we wanted for ourselves — but that was the opposite of what we'd want if the other died first!
“We would never have had that conversation without this class.”
K & H
Death Binder Essentials
February Cohort Schedule
Mondays 4p-6p PST / 7p-10p EST
February 23 – May 11, 2026
Online via Zoom
Topics covered:
Death Literacy
Wills/Trusts
Final Arrangements
Advance Health Care Directives
Techniques for raising difficult topics
…and more
After this program you'll have:
guidance for your end-of-life care that you can share with your loved ones
Finally make the decisions you need to complete all those end-of-life documents you've been postponing.
comfort talking about death
Don't worry that you're leaving these crucial conversations until it's too late. Learn how to navigate your own and others' resistance and discomfort.
peace of mind
We're all going to die. Take comfort in knowing that you've done all you can to make things easier for the ones you'll leave behind.
$700
that's the price that makes this course sustainable
other options:
– if money is tight but you still want to do the work, use code “helpinghand” during checkout and pay $500
– if you're working with an estate lawyer or other end-of-life professionals, this program will likely save you time and money with them. During checkout you can choose to give back to help others.
“I had a tough time talking with my parents on my own, and this class helped me by acknowledging my struggles and providing me with resources and concrete ideas to approach them.
“Now my parents and I are talking more practically about death preparations.”
marcella
FAQ
How will these classes work? Is it all lecture or will it be interactive?
The course will include more structured “main” classes as well as “labs.” Main classes will include a presentation, plus time for Q&A. Labs are primarily time set aside to work on your documents together, with me there to answer questions and provide any clarification needed.
10 weeks?!? Why so long? That’s intimidating.
I know it’s a lot. Death is a lot. Shorter classes haven’t been enough to get through the complexities so this time I’m slowing down the discussions and setting time aside to actually do the work. You may also need to do work outside of class, and the multi-week format is set up to support that.
Do I have to attend every class?
Will I fall behind and/or be confused if I miss one?
While I think you'll get the greatest benefit if you attend all the classes and labs, I realize life may interfere so I've planned for that. The first two classes are foundational and really shouldn’t be missed. After that, classes are standalone, focused on particular topics.
Will I screw things up for other people if I miss a class?
You will be assigned to accountability partners, and you should talk with them if you end up missing a class, but an absence here or there will not be impacting the general cohort.
I want to do my death planning with another person(s). Do we buy separately or together?
Every individual needs to register separately.
Will this be entirely online?
Yes, the entire course will take place online, primarily via Zoom. There will also be recorded videos for all the information sessions.
Will it be recorded?
Yes.
What’s your refund policy?
I am happy to do full refunds (minus processing fees) until a week before we start. In the first session we'll go over everything that will be happening in during the program. If you decide at that point not to continue, you have until one week to cancel for a 50% refund.
I don’t think I need to do death planning yet. Why would I?
I firmly believe that everyone over the age of 18 should have their paperwork in order. None of us knows when we're going to die, and there is no guarantee that we'll live until we're old enough to feel ready.
do the kind thing.
don't leave behind a mess.
Sure, doing this is hard.
It'll be harder for them after you're gone.