Smart people have always known that pro-active planning for the inevitable is essential. Following the pandemic, we are even more aware that we cannot plan when and how we will die, but we can plan ahead to make it less painful for us and less challenging for our loved ones. Take a moment from your busy life to learn how EoL Doulas can help you with this.

Ann Kenrick will lead an informative, entertaining and thought-provoking talk outlining how EoL Doulas can provide you with vital support at key points in your life from the cradle to the grave. A mix of case studies and research will help bring to life how they are relevant to you, your family and friends.

Areas covered will include:

How EoL Doulas may be a recent invention but have been with us for centuries;
Why it is important to record your wishes in case you lose physical or mental capacity and how Doulas can help you get your plans in place;
Why attendees describe Death Cafes as 'uplifting and blissful';
How Doulas are helping thousands of people across the UK with innovative partnerships with hospices, the NHS and Companion Voices.

Considering your mortality may sound complex, challenging and daunting. But learn how simple it is to get your advance planning in place. Consider matters like the type of funeral you would like to make life easier for family and friends who are left behind. Join us to examine this often-taboo topic and start your journey towards feeling more at peace with it.

Ann Kenrick OBE is a member of the u3a and End of Life Doula UK. She is also the former CEO of the Charterhouse almshouse, founder of End of Life Matters, volunteer and Trustee of St Christopher's Hospice and Trustee of Cruse Bereavement.

About Future Lives

This event is part of the Future Lives series of talks; the u3a’s Future Lives group explores how we can have a better later life, aiming to challenge attitudes and break down physical barriers that restrict people as they get older. We’re finding out what we can do to improve unsuitable homes, limit isolation and overcome poor health. Good design can be liberating – and the reverse is true! We want to use our collective voice to bring about change. Find out more on the Future Lives webpage.

Contact impact@u3a.org.uk for more information or if you have any questions.

To find out more about u3a and how to join, visit: https://u3a.org.uk/join

End of Life Doulas and How They Can Help You