End of Life Planning 101: What Happens to My Body?

Session Focus: What Happens to My Body?

This session explores the options available for after-death body care and final disposition, including cremation, burial,body composting, organ donation, and other choices. Participants will learn about key planning documents, such as Disposition Authorization forms and funeral agent designations, and gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions, communicate their wishes, and ease the burden on loved ones.

The End-of-Life Planning 101 workshop series is designed to help individuals understand, navigate, and take action on key end-of-life planning topics. Facilitated by the PAUSE team and rotating BIPOC death doulas and guest speakers, each 90-minute session offers education, grounding, and space for questions around essential documents and decisions - from advance directives and wills to body disposition, digital legacy, and grief plans for loved ones. Whether participants are just beginning to think about end-of-life planning or need support updating existing paperwork, this series provides compassionate, culturally relevant guidance to approach these conversations with clarity, care, and confidence.