BETTER LIVING THROUGH DEATH PLANNING

A accessible 2-hour workshop for anyone in Canada who wants to approach death consciously and intentionally.

Most of us know that planning for death is important—but we tend to avoid discussing or even thinking about it, and the instinct is often to get it over with as quickly as possible.

At The Nightside, we take the opposite approach: slowing down to go deeper. The best time to start the process is now.

What you can expect

The Better Living Through Death Planning workshop is a blend of education, reflection, and interactive exercises designed to make end-of-life planning approachable and meaningful. Through guided activities and conversation, we’ll work on:

Exploration

We’ll create space to examine your relationship with death, including your values, fears, and priorities.

Education

We’ll equip you with the knowledge and tools to make informed choices. Learn about essential end-of-life planning options, key decisions, and information that’s applicable across Canada.

Envisioning

Imagine what a meaningful end-of-life looks like for you, from healthcare choices to rituals, legacy, and more. Let’s clarify what matters most.

What you’ll leave with

Our session is just the beginning. You’ll get access to an exclusive online resource library with province-specific templates, legal forms, and additional tools to continue planning at your own pace with clarity and confidence.

You’ll also leave with a comprehensive workbook that doesn’t just recap the session, but serves as a structured, step-by-step guide to end-of-life planning.

The workbook includes:

  • Exploring treatment options for different medical scenarios, choosing a substitute decision-maker, creating advance directives.

  • Understanding burial, cremation, green alternatives.

  • What to include in your will, managing digital assets, and planning for the future.

  • Crafting traditions, designing memorials, and exploring ways to honor your values and story.

  • Helping you move from reflection to action with structured templates and guides.

  • “The workbook is extremely helpful and needed.”

  • “What stood out to me was how instantly emotional it was to picture your own ideal death.”

  • “It was hard because no one wants to think about it. But you make it easy, with the right type of reflections and activities.”

  • “The workbook is beautiful and I like that I get to keep it to go through more of it on my own.”

  • “It made me more aware of the importance [of planning] and shed the neglect I’ve felt about it previously.”

  • “The workshop demystified things I don’t often think about, like how much a cremation costs!”

  • “Rebecca is calm, receptive, and so informed. I felt very supported.”

  • “I loved the pop quiz even though I hadn’t looked through my workbook in advance.”

  • “Kinda wish I’d made my partner and our parents do it with me! I think doing it with your family could be really valuable and also emotionally rewarding.”

  • “The activities and reflections were perfect. The pacing was great, and it flew by.”

  • “The workshop reminded me that end-of-life planning can be a celebration of how you live your life.”

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Disclaimer: This workshop and accompanying workbook provide educational information to help individuals reflect on and plan for end-of-life decisions. It does not constitute legal, financial, or medical advice. Participants should consult a qualified professional for guidance related to their specific circumstances.