End-of-Life Workshops & Public Speaking

My unique background allows me to offer fresh perspectives and valuable insights on death, dying, grief, and end-of-life caregiving.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Jill McClennen offers fresh perspectives and valuable insights on death, dying, grief, and end-of-life caregiving. Her work with Cathedral Kitchen, where she taught baking and culinary arts to the unemployed, and as an instructor at Rowan College Burlington County, helped her discover a passion for teaching.

Today, as a public speaker and end-of-life educator for individuals, groups, and families, Jill brings her experience and dedication to exploring meaningful topics around death, dying, grief, and how to live life fully before the inevitable.

Jill's presentations range from 1 to 2 hours and are designed to meet your needs—whether as a stand-alone session or a series. She is available for keynote presentations, conference sessions, and informal talks, each one aiming to reduce fear, build understanding, and encourage open conversations around end-of-life planning and grief.

Each workshop session, priced at $250 per hour, offers an engaging experience with a Canva slide presentation, reflection activities, and a follow-up workbook with death and grief education PDF handouts to support ongoing learning.

Discounted rates and sample presentations are available upon request for those representing nonprofits or marginalized communities.

Contact Jill

Gain meaningful insights into end-of-life education, grief support, and the journey to acceptance. Contact Jill for more information about the topic you are interested in, presentation length, and pricing.

Workshop Highlights:

Each workshop offers a well-rounded experience featuring:

  • Interactive presentation with slides, Q&A, and reflection exercises, essential for end-of-life and grief education training.

  • Digital workbooks and PDF worksheets are emailed afterward to enhance death and grief education.

  • Resource list including podcasts, books, and websites to continue your journey, particularly helpful for adding to your grief and death education toolkits.

  • Available on Zoom or in-person, with travel covered up to 30 minutes. (Additional travel is $50 per hour.)

Topics:

  • Understanding Death and Dying: Explore the process and importance of death education for individuals and families to reduce fear and promote acceptance.

  • Compassionate Grief Support and Coaching: Holistic grief coaching to address grief and loss, support healthy grieving, and provide resources for grief-related issues like depression, anxiety, and anger.

  • End-of-Life Care Education: In-depth end-of-life education for caregivers, families, and nursing professionals, equipping them with practical caregiving tools and an understanding of holistic care.

  • Living Life to the Fullest: Gain insights into embracing mortality to foster a life of purpose, mindfulness, and joy, even amidst loss and uncertainty.

  • Caregiving Skills for End-of-Life: Techniques and practical tips for caregivers to offer compassionate, informed, and supportive care, as well as grief support resources.

  • Trauma-Informed Grief and Loss Support: Education on trauma grief, childhood grief education, and grief group activities for healing after loss, including art, journaling, and guided reflections.

  • End-of-Life Planning and Practical Guidance: Essential steps in end-of-life planning to ensure wishes are understood and respected, including guidance for advance care planning and legacy creation.

  • Transformative Conversations on Death and Grief: Conversations that explore death education in schools and communities to foster open dialogue and reduce the stigma around grief and dying.

  • Holistic Grief Education and Rituals: A holistic approach to understanding grief and healing, including grief yoga, meditation, and rituals to honor loss.

  • Presence and Companionship in End-of-Life Care: The importance of supportive presence and companionship during end-of-life stages, especially for family and community support networks.

  • Building Community Support Networks: Resources for grief and death education to create supportive community networks, addressing grief in schools and communal environments.

  • Advocacy and Empowerment in End-of-Life Decisions: Helping individuals and families advocate for their end-of-life choices and empowering them with the tools to communicate final wishes.

  • Spirituality and End-of-Life: Explore the role of spirituality and ritual in end-of-life care, providing comfort and meaningful closure for families and loved ones.

  • Honoring Life Through Rituals and Farewells: The significance of rituals and personalized farewells to celebrate life, honor memories, and support the grieving process.

Workshop Titles:

End-of-Life Clarity offers a wide range of ready-to-use workshops designed to address various aspects of end-of-life care and personal growth. Our workshops cater to different needs and interests, providing valuable insights and practical tools for participants. This is a sample list of some of the workshops, contact Jill for the full list.

  • Alternative Burial Options

  • Caregiver Movement & Guided Relaxation

  • Compassionate Caregiver

  • Cultivating a Death-Positive Culture

  • Death Care Planning

  • Embracing Diversity: Transforming Lives, Fostering Inclusivity

  • Honoring Alternative Spiritual Beliefs at the End of Life

  • Legacy Projects -Reflecting on Life's Meaning and Legacy

  • Navigating Grief Through Movement and the Senses Self Care for the Caregiver

Why These Workshops Matter:

  • Reduce Fear and Anxiety: Facing mortality reduces fear, bringing peace to end-of-life conversations.

  • Promote Preparedness: Learn the steps to ensure your or your loved ones’ wishes are known and respected through end-of-life education for families.

  • Support Healthy Grieving: Discover techniques to process grief, and nurturing resilience through tools like grief education handouts and grief education in schools.

  • Encourage Open Communication: Talking about death becomes easier, strengthening family and community bonds.

  • Empower Caregivers: Equip yourself with compassionate tools for holistic care, essential for end-of-life and grief education for caregivers.

  • Enhance Quality of Life: Embracing mortality can help people live with more intention and joy.

  • Build Community Connections: By openly discussing death, we reduce stigma and foster collective support through death education programs.

Choose from popular topics or request a customized session to suit your group’s needs. A few workshop examples include:

  • Advance Care Planning: A crucial topic in end-of-life education for all, including undergraduate nursing.

  • Caregiver Movement & Guided Relaxation: Supporting caregivers with self-care skills.

  • Children and Grief: Introducing children’s grief education and how to manage difficult conversations.

  • Legacy Projects: Reflecting on life’s meaning and legacy, perfect for anyone at any stage of life and a great addition to death education in the writing classroom.

  • Spirituality and End-of-Life Care: Acknowledging spirituality's role in death education and grief education for adults and kids.

For inquiries and bookings:

Email or call Jill today to find out more about guest speaking and her workshops.

Email: jill@endoflifeclarity.com

Phone: (609) 283-2226

Or contact us below by filling out our form.

Feedback from Participants:

  • “This workshop was better than grief therapy—it helped me more than anything else I’ve tried.”

  • “Thank you so much! It was great! You’re so good at talking about things.”

  • “I loved this so much. This is important work, and it’s nice to see your passion in advocating for health and healing around death.”

  • “The work you do and share is incredibly valuable. Thank you.”

  • “Jill brings a sense of calm, stability, and quiet strength to her interactions with others, she is a kind and uplifting human.”

  • “You are a gifted individual in counseling folks with family caregiving issues.  You were a blessing to our community.”

  • “Grateful for having done it. Feeling a little more grateful for what I have, and my capabilities, and putting my aspirations in perspective.”

  • “Thank you so much for yesterday.  My friend and I really enjoyed the experience, I think it's something that can help a lot of people ”

Who This is For:

Our customizable grief and death education sessions are perfect for anyone wanting to provide children's death and grief education, trauma grief education, end-of-life education for individuals and caregivers, and end-of-life education for nurses to help provide families and caregivers with essential tools and resources. These programs, including tailored death education games, printable PDF’s, and workbooks are ideal for fostering meaningful conversations about loss and support.

  • Libraries

  • Community Groups

  • Support Groups

  • Hospitals

  • Doctors’ Offices

  • Assisted Living Communities 

  • Schools

About Jill

Jill McClennen is a Certified Death Doula, grief coach, and trauma-sensitive yoga instructor with over a decade of teaching experience and a commitment to end-of-life clarity. Her journey began with a transformative experience caring for her grandmother in hospice, which led her to combine her passion for teaching with her dedication to guiding others through end-of-life experiences. 

As host of the Seeing Death Clearly podcast, Jill brings heartfelt, honest conversations to audiences, making her a sought-after speaker and facilitator on topics of death education, grief education, and living fully.

Explore these valuable sessions, and let’s connect on how we can bring these essential conversations to your community. Contact Jill today for details on availability, tailored sessions, and sample presentations.