KC End of Life

06/01/2026

We're opening up the comments. Ask us anything about estate planning - wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, guardianship - whatever's been on your mind.

No question is too basic. No question is too specific. Drop it below and we'll answer it right here.

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Get to know our partner Barb Byrne and how she uses her talent as a glass artist to create beautiful keepsakes for families and friends with loved ones who have passed.

6. For someone experiencing grief, how do you see memorial art serving as a grounding practice or point of connection?

Everyone experiences grief in their own way. It can be a long process. For me, having a piece of memorial art that contains the ashes of both of my parents gives me comfort during those times when I really miss them. Missing them happens less often than it used to, but looking at that piece now makes me smile and always brings up a happy memory of a good time that we shared. Who doesn't love remembering and reliving the good times?

7. How do you see mindfulness or intentional presence, both in creating memorial pieces and in receiving them, support healing when grief feels especially heavy?

As I mentioned earlier, creating memorial art is sacred. Receiving it brings so much comfort. I think when grief feels especially heavy, holding a memorial piece can release some of those heavy emotions and help the grieving member feel just a little bit lighter.

05/30/2026

Our blog can be found here: https://kcendoflife.org/blog-and-resources/f/softening-pain-at-the-bedside-how-doulas-use-guided-meditation

05/28/2026

There’s something oddly healing about finding a room full of people who don’t panic when you say words like death, dying, grief, or vigil planning.

Like… oh.
These are my emotionally strange little people. 🖤

Turns out belonging sometimes looks like coffee, conference lanyards, nervous systems held together by snacks, and openly discussing life, mortality and all things in between at round tables.

05/28/2026

Introducing the KC End of Life Op-Shop

We are so excited to share our new KC End of Life Op-Shop! A space filled with meaningful, beautiful items that support compassionate care in our community. Every purchase helps fund our future Omega House, providing comfort, dignity, and care for individuals at end of life.

Shop:
Beautiful textiles
Native seed mixes to create your own memorial wildflower garden
Handcrafted dried lavender bundles

Each item is chosen with intention to create spaces for healing, and remembrance in mind.

When you shop with us, you’re not just purchasing something beautiful, you’re helping build a more compassionate end-of-life experience for our community.

Thank you for supporting our mission and helping love continue to bloom.

Support the mission of KC End of Life by shopping with purpose! Our online store helps raise funds to provide compassionate end-of-life support for individuals and families navigating one of life’s most difficult journeys. Every purchase directly supports our mission of offering education, advocac...