Online Learning
Deathschool Evolved
Step into the Mystery
A Conversation for Everyone Who Will Someday Die
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. Now, after 5 years, 19 sessions, hundreds of graduates, thoughtful evolutions and big changes, Deathschool is back in its new evolution: Deathschool Evolved Class Outline - Master
This time we offer two session:
Fall Evenings Deathschool: Oct 1 - Nov 26, on Monday and Wednesday Evenings
Winter Evenings Deathschool: Jan 19 - Mar 4, on Monday and Wednesday Evenings
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.
The Sea and the Soul
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.
Funeral Celebrant Training
Get the 2-hour Replay for Free from Sep 22, to Sep 29
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.
Death Doula Business Class
Get the 3-hour Replay for only $199 $99!
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!
The Reality of Mortality
A Free Conversation for Everyone Who Will Someday Die
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.”
Pet Hospice: Caring for Our Animals at the End of Life
A 4-hour recorded workshop with Erin Merelli & Dr. Jess McAfee
$150
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.
Threshold Work Intermediate Death Doula Training
Recorded Workshop
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.
Dead Set
Planning Ahead So Your Loved Ones Don’t Have To
A 3-hour recorded class with Erin Merelli
$99
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.
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Live Workshop
Coming to Chicago
Summer 2026
With death doula Erin Merelli
Stay tuned for more details…
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.