Serene pond lined with trees. Branns Mill Pond, Dover-Foxcroft Maine.

Community Events & Collaboration

Because grief, healing, and planning should never be faced alone.

At Mourning Ventures of Maine, we believe in the power of community. We envision a state where people are informed, empowered, and compassionately supported through grief, transition, and end-of-life planning. To move toward that vision, we foster connection, collaboration, and mutual support—recognizing that it’s through shared experience that communities grow stronger and more resilient.

We partner with nonprofits, libraries, senior centers, faith-based groups, and other local organizations to provide events that educate, honor, and support.

Men and women sitting at a long table while attending a workshop or seminar. Overlay text "Seminars"

Room of several people standing in pairs, all engaged in conversations. Overlay text "Community Gatherings"

Several people of varying ages and genders sitting around a table in conversation during a community event. Overlay text "Workshops"

Services Offered

Educational Seminars & Workshops

Live or virtual training sessions tailored to your audience. These solo or co-hosted events typically last 1.5–3 hours and are customized to fit the goals of your organization or community.

Previous topics include:

Volunteer training for palliative and end-of-life care
Basics of Grief, Loss & Mourning (for long-term care staff)
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
Styles of Grief & Mourning
Disenfranchised Grief
Personal Death Awareness
Advance Care Planning
…and more

Neighborhood and Community Grief Events

We co-create opportunities for collective grief expression and support—including memorials, ritual-based gatherings, and compassionate spaces for processing loss.

Community-Based Grief & Planning Workshops

Bring the core services of Mourning Ventures to your community. In partnership with local organizations, we offer grief support groups and advance care planning workshops at low or no cost to participants.

Features

Led by a licensed master social worker and certified thanatologist
Rooted in evidence-based practice and more than a decade of experience
Available virtually or in-person throughout Maine
Fully customized to meet community needs

Benefits

Fosters connection, healing, and shared resilience
Equips neighbors, volunteers, and staff to offer meaningful support
Reduces isolation, stigma, and disenfranchised grief