Our Courses
Online Learning
an invitation to step into this uncharted territory as a guide for others and also as someone willing to explore the depths of your own humanity.
A Free Conversation for Everyone Who Will Someday Die
You’ll need some curiosity and courage to enter, but you don’t need credentials, only the willingness to ask: Is this path for me?
Funerals are for everyone, and anyone inspired by this work can step into the role of celebrant.
Death Doula Business Class
Pet Hospice
Soulful, Sustainable Practice
In this 3-hour class Erin shares her personal journey from beginning doula to thriving business owner, reveals her personal processes and tools, and gives you professional methods to identify your market, set up a sustainable self-paced business, curate professional marketing materials, and put yourself out there!
Caring for Our Animals at the End of Life
Honor the Sacred Bond
Our pets are more than companions, they are family. When their journey nears its end, they deserve the same compassion and dignity we offer our human loved ones. This workshop provides guidance to navigate these tender moments with grace and understanding.
Class details
Format:
Self-Paced
Time:
3 Hour recorded workshop
Investment:
$99
Class details
Format:
Self-Paced
Time:
4 Hour recorded workshop
Investment:
$150
This class is a thoughtful blend of history, philosophy, and practical tools, designed to help you build confidence in creating and leading ceremonies
Embrace this opportunity to honor your pet's journey with the care and respect they deserve.
The Reality of Mortality
Deathschool Evolved
We prepare for everything in life except this.
We learn to cook a meal, manage a budget, and plan for life’s big milestones… but what about death?
10/10 of us will face it, yet we avoid the conversation leaving ourselves and our loved ones unprepared. I’ve spent years guiding people through this transition, training thousands of death doulas along the way, and speaking on platforms like TEDxMile High,PBS, Forbes and more. And yet, one of the most common things I hear is:
💬 “I wish I had known this sooner.”
Step into the Mystery
For years, Deathschool has been a transformative space for those seeking to engage deeply with end-of-life care, doulaship, and the mysteries of mortality.
Class details
Dates:
January 19 – March 4, 2025, on
Schedule:
Monday and Wednesday Evenings
Investment:
$1,395.00 with payment plans available at checkout.
Format:
8 weeks, 16 classes (12 live sessions and 4 recorded)
Funeral Celebrant Training
Threshold Work
Get the 2-hour Replay for Free
This course is helpful to anyone who is coordinating the services of a loved one. It is an excellent addition for death doulas and deathworkers who would like to add a skill and service to their toolbelt. It is also appropriate for Funeral Directors who find themselves standing in as Celebrants and would like to enrich the skills that they spontaneously employ.
Intermediate Death Doula Training
Join Erin Merelli for a transformative 5-hour recorded workshop that delves into the profound journey of end-of-life care. This intermediate level training is crafted for those ready to expand their understanding and practice as death doulas, blending philosophy, practical skills, and personal reflection.
Class details
Format:
Self-Paced
Time:
5 Hour recorded workshop
Investment:
$250
Class details
Format:
Self-Paced
Time:
2 Hour recorded workshop
Investment:
Free
Dead Set
Planning Ahead So Your Loved Ones Don’t Have To
If we don’t plan our own funeral, someone else will have to do it for us.
In this powerful 3-hour recorded session, I will guide you through the essential choices that shape your end-of-life experience. From the logistics of disposition and ceremony, to your wishes around environment, music, ritual, and legacy to deeper things, like your relationship with pain and your fears.
Class details
Format:
Self-Paced
Time:
3 Hour recorded workshop
Investment:
$99
Let’s face an uncomfortable truth: If you don’t plan your funeral, someone else will be left to do it for you.
Testimonials
Courses with Colleagues
Experts in the Field of end-of-Life and more
Learn from a collective of expert educators at the crossroads of life and death. Courses with Colleagues brings together trusted professionals. Including nurses, midwives, and end-of-life practitioners to offer specialized training in death care, birth work, and beyond.
Public Speaking
Will Erin be a Guest on my Podcast?
She'd most likely love to! Please do reach out and include in your email the name of your podcast, the date and time you have in mind, and a short explanation of why you think she’d be a good fit, and Erin’s team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Testimonials
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Funeral Planning and Officiation: It is my greatest honor to craft funeral services and memorials that honor the dead and provide a supportive space to grieve for the living. I can help wirite obituaries and services, emcee ceremonies, as well as offer full scale funeral planning for all sizes of memorial services. Together, we’ll create a service that brings healing and meaning to those gathered.