Your Wishes, Your Voice: End-of-Life Documents Workshop
Description
If something unexpected happened tomorrow, would your loved ones know what you want?
Most of us mean to complete our end-of-life paperwork, but we just don’t get around to it. Not because it isn’t important — but because it feels overwhelming, confusing, or easy to postpone.
This workshop helps you move it from “someday” to done.
Join three local death midwives for a small, guided working session where you will:
Learn what end-of-life documents are actually needed in Montana
Reflect on your personal values and wishes
Begin your advance directive
Designate a healthcare representative and a financial power of attorney
Understand the basics of estate planning and related documents
Ask tough questions in a supportive, grounded space
Access a notary to finalize documents before you leave
We will present key information, but this is not a lecture. This is dedicated time to sit down and take care of something that matters.
This workshop is for:
Adults of any age without an advance directive
Caregivers
Those supporting aging parents
Anyone who wants to reduce stress for their loved ones
People who value preparedness and clarity
You do not need to be ill. You do not need to be elderly. You simply need to care about the people who would be left making decisions.
We often hear families say, “We didn’t know what they wanted.” Planning ahead is one of the most practical and loving things you can do.
Walk away with meaningful progress, greater clarity, and peace of mind.
Register in advance: We intentionally keep this workshop small so everyone can receive individual support.
Plan ahead. Ease the burden. Leave clarity behind.
Bios
Kate Harrison
Kate Harrison (she/her) is a Death Midwife with the Western Montana End of Life Collective and a longtime nurse at First Step at St. Patrick Hospital. With experience walking alongside individuals and families at the end of life, she brings compassion, clarity, and calm guidance to conversations about advance directives and end-of-life planning. Kate is passionate about helping people feel informed, empowered, and supported in making choices that reflect their values.
Liz Simpson
Liz (they/any) is an educator, facilitator, and death doula with a background in ecology, embodiment, and end-of-life care. They hold a Ph.D. in Biology and Ecology from Utah State University and a Death Midwife Certification from Earth Traditions and have taught in university, field, and community settings across the Mountain West. Liz weaves together their experience in hospice, yoga, outdoor education, and creative expression to create grounded, compassionate spaces for reflection, dialogue, and learning.
Seisin Eyer
Seisin Eyer (she/her) holds a certificate of Death Midwifery through the Earth Traditions teachings and is a grief educator through David Kessler's grief education program. Along with the passionate and knowledgeable members of the Western Montana End of Life Collective, Seisin encourages everyone to get their death in order so they can live their life. Born and raised on the plains of Montana, Seisin now lives in Missoula with her husband and son and rescue dogs. You can find her drinking coffee and checking her email at grief.companionmt@gmail.com
Event Sponsors
Good Medicine Acupuncture and Massage
We appreciate the support and generosity of the owner of Good Medicine, Jessi Gates, for making this workshop available for our community.
Free Cycles
This workshop will be hosted in the new 'Streetside' community space at Free Cycles! We are grateful for their partnership in helping this workshop occur.
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