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A Conversation for Everyone Who Will Someday Die
For over five years, Deathschool has been a cornerstone program, offering profound journeys and transformative learning to those on the death doula path. This year, I am honored to lead Deathschool Evolved solo, bringing renewed vision and depth to this beloved program.
Dates: January 19 – March 4, 2025
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesday
Format: 8 weeks, 16 classes (12 live sessions and 4 recorded)
Investment: $1,795.00 with payment plans available at checkout.
Scholarships: One scholarship will be announced in early December.
We prepare for everything in life except this.
No cost. No commitment. Just an open-hearted conversation.
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.”
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
A Unique Retreat in Jamaica
Six nights of soul work, sanctuary, and sun.
October 23–29 | Six Nights in Negril, Jamaica
Join Amy Silva and Erin Merelli for The Sea and the Soul, a poetic journey to return home to yourself. Over six nights of sacred sun, cliffs, ocean, and sanctuary, you’ll feel the tide gently cradle your pain, the sand softening your edges, and a loving community forming around you.
This is an invitation for doulas, therapists, caregivers, and anyone longing to hold space for their own healing, to step into a liminal door of renewal. Laugh. Learn. Belong.
Get the 2-hour Replay for Free
Funerals are for everyone, and anyone inspired by this work can step into the role of celebrant.
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.
Over six nights, you’ll return home to your essence held by the sea, your sisters, and your own loving presence.
Funerals are for everyone, and anyone inspired by this work can step into the role of celebrant.
Stepping into deathwork
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!
Key Details
Self Paced
Format: 3 Hours of Recorded Teaching
Caring for Our Animals at the End of Life
A 4-hour recorded workshop with Erin Merelli & Dr. Jess McAfee
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.
Price: $150
Honor the Sacred Bond
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.
Planning Ahead So Your Loved Ones Don’t Have To
A 3-hour recorded class with Erin Merelli
Come with questions, leave with a plan
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.
Intermediate Death Doula Training
Reflect the lasting impact of someone's life, while deepening your own.
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.
Course Details
Time:5-hour
Format: Recorded workshop
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?.
Let’s face an uncomfortable truth: If you don’t plan your funeral, someone else will be left to do it for you.
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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.
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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.