Sacred Passage: Supporting the End-of-Life Journey Certification Program
Schedule
Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Soul Purpose | Swansea, MA
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Sacred Passage: Supporting the End-of-Life JourneyCertification Program
Companioning, Presence & Spiritual Care for Life’s Final Transition
Facilitated by Rev. Deidre Gillespie
Interfaith Minister • Death Doula • Spiritual Care Provider
An 8-Class Educational & Experiential Certification Series
Dates: Class Dates (Thursdays): January 22, February 19, March 19, April 23, May 21, June 25, July 23, August 20
Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Cost: Cost Options: • Full Series: $240 (save $40) • Single Class: *$35 per class
Prerequisite: None
Zoom Available?: No and Previous Classes are Recorded
To walk beside someone at the end of life is one of the most sacred roles a person can hold.
Sacred Passage: Supporting the End-of-Life Journey is a spiritually grounded, educational certification program created for those who feel called to offer compassionate presence, spiritual care, and calm support during life’s final transition. This series gently prepares participants to understand the natural end-of-life process while cultivating the awareness, confidence, and heart-centered skills needed to support both individuals and their loved ones with dignity and care.
Rooted in interfaith wisdom, this program draws from the trusted teachings of the Approaching Death Support Kit by hospice nurse and educator Barbara Karnes, paired with Rev. Deidre Gillespie’s experience as an interfaith minister and certified death doula. Together, these teachings offer clarity, reassurance, and practical understanding for navigating the emotional, spiritual, and energetic aspects of the dying process.
Participants gain insight into what is natural and expected as life draws to a close, learning how to remain present, grounded, and compassionate while offering meaningful support. This program is not medical training, but rather a preparation of the heart, awareness, and spirit for those who serve others professionally or personally at the end of life.
All spiritual paths are welcome.
No prior experience is required.
Who This Series Is For
This program is well suited for individuals who feel called to support others at the end of life, including:
Interfaith ministers and clergy
Energy healers and Reiki practitioners
Spiritual counselors and guides
Death doulas and end-of-life companions
Hospice volunteers
Caregivers and family members
Anyone wishing to feel more prepared, grounded, and confident when supporting end-of-life transitions
What to Expect
Each class offers a blend of education, reflection, and experiential learning, including:
Clear, compassionate teaching
Guided discussion and reflection
Spiritual insight and practical tools
Resources that can be applied immediately
Space for questions, sharing, and integration
Participants receive the Approaching Death Support Kit, which is used throughout the series as a foundational learning and reference resource.
Sacred Passage is an invitation to slow down, deepen understanding, and learn how to accompany life’s final moments with presence, reverence, and care—honoring both the individual who is transitioning and those who walk beside them.
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Where is it happening?
The Soul Purpose, 1211 GAR Hwy, Units 10-14,Swansea, Massachusetts, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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