Providing education, support, and community for those dedicated to end-of-life care
Transforming death care with compassion and purpose
Who We Are
Iliff Death Care Collective is a dynamic and inclusive community of death care professionals, educators, and advocates dedicated to reimagining the way we care for the dying, the deceased, and their loved ones. We offer innovative training and resources for individuals and organizations that seek to deepen their understanding of the end-of-life process. Our approach is rooted in compassion, respect, and a holistic understanding of death, designed to equip death care professionals with the knowledge, skills, and emotional resilience needed for this sacred work.
Our Programs
At the Iliff Death Care Collective, we offer a range of specialized programs designed to deepen your knowledge and skills in end-of-life care. Whether you’re a chaplain, palliative care nurse, a caregiver, or someone looking to engage in the work of supporting others through death, we have a program that can help you on your journey. Our programs are informed by current research, best practices, and innovative approaches to death care, and they focus on providing real-world applications for your work.
End-of-Life Doula Certification: Foundations of Death Care
Learn how to guide individuals and families through the end-of-life process, offering emotional, physical, and spiritual support. This course will help you provide a deeper level of care and comfort for those at the end of life, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on families and communities.
Micro-Courses on Innovative Death Care Practices
We offer targeted, practical learning for those looking to expand their skills and deepen their understanding of specialized topics in end-of-life care, such as Death Doula Care for Animals, Helping Children with Death, Planning Eulogy and Legacy Projects, and Hosting Death Cafes and Conversation Projects in Your Community.
End-of-Life Doula Services for Churches and Religious Communities
At Iliff Death Care Collective, we recognize the profound role that churches and religious communities play in supporting individuals and families through life’s final stages. Death doulas can be powerful partners in this sacred work, providing targeted educational strategies and compassionate solutions that align with your faith-based values and practices.
Continuing Education and Networking
Become part of a movement that values connection, collaboration, and compassionate care. Our ongoing education opportunities are designed not only to keep you informed about the latest in death care practices but also to connect you with a vibrant, supportive community of peers, mentors, and like-minded individuals.
Continuing Education Credits for Healthcare and Faith-Based Professionals
Our programs offer continuing education credits (CEUs) for nurses, chaplains, social workers, and other healthcare or faith-based professionals. We provide evidence-based, culturally competent training that expands your capacity to offer compassionate, holistic care to those in need. Explore our courses and see how you can earn continuing education credits while making a meaningful impact in your field.
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Expand Your Opportunities
If you’re passionate about supporting individuals and communities through the profound experiences of death and loss, explore our Master’s degree programs and concentrations to prepare for meaningful work that honors the dignity of life’s final journey.
