Mourning Ventures of Maine LLC

05/17/2026

Truth 💜

05/04/2026

04/29/2026

There are some wonderful end-of-life and bereavement resources that come out of the UK. Dying Matters awareness week offers opportunities to decrease the stigma and increase important conversations. Check out their online events happening soon...

Our Dying Matters Awareness Week 2026 resources are live 💙

Every year, people across the UK use this week as a moment to get talking about death and dying in ways that feel right for them. This year’s theme, ‘Let’s Talk About Death and Dying’, is all about breaking down stigma and starting conversations.

Because talking about dying matters.

You can now explore and download our full range of resources to help you get involved.

💙 Planning an event?
If you’re thinking of holding an event for Dying Matters Awareness Week, but need some advice, explore our events toolkit.

💙 Tell us about your event
Each year, hundreds of events take place across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, share your event with us and we’ll add it to our listings.

Let’s get talking: https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters/dying-matters-awareness-week/resources

04/28/2026

Ah, yes. Grief math.
Hours. Days. Weeks...
Are you also familiar with grief math? Comment below.

04/23/2026

In times of stress or loss, it’s often the smallest comforts—fuzzy socks, a small bouquet of flowers, a quiet kindness—that stay with us.
They matter more than we expect.
What small comfort best helps you? Comment below.

04/22/2026

04/16/2026

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day.

Most people don’t avoid planning because they don’t care—
they avoid it because they don’t know where to start.

Start here: a conversation.

Not someday. Not when it’s urgent.
But now—while you can reflect, choose, and share what matters most.

Still not sure where to begin? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

I offer one-on-one support to help you start these conversations and clarify your wishes in a way that feels manageable. Message me if you’d like to learn more.

04/07/2026

In recognition of World Health Day, consider taking one small step toward your future.

Advance Care Planning doesn't have to happen all at once.
It begins with a singly conversation, a single reflection, a single choice.

What's one step you could take today?

04/06/2026

Grief is not something to fix or rush through.

It unfolds in its own time, asking for patience, care, and compassion—especially toward ourselves. If you’re grieving, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing it humanly.

04/03/2026

🧀 You can leave it all up to Cousin Todd.
Just remember—Todd thinks Hot Pockets are gourmet.

Planning ahead means your future reflects you…
not Todd’s freezer-aisle standards.

04/01/2026

That friend who used to know everything. The one who helped you through the worst.

When that relationship ends—through distance, conflict, or time—it can feel like a death.

Just because there’s no obituary doesn’t mean there’s no grief.

Friendship losses deserve care, too.