During the month of October, CHV’s Plan to Thrive program will be discussing legacy gifting. As a supplement to that session, CHV will be offering a session on how to capture your own legacy through your obituary.
Laura Lyster-Mensh, the Death Doula in Residence at Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC, collects obituaries. In this presentation she explains why writing your own obituary is an act of love and can even be a lot of fun. And really, who doesn’t want “the last word?” Laura specializes in helping people accept, talk about, and plan for death. Obituary writing is both practical and meaningful: not a morbid chore. Laura shares tips on what information to include, why choosing the photograph is so important, and some cautionary tales for what not to do.
Let the office know (202/543-1778) if you need a ride or can provide a ride.
