The Minnesota Death Collaborative is your resource for bridging the gap from life to death, for navigating the journey, and for reconnecting to the natural aspects of death

Upcoming Events

  • The Death Download

    JULY 27, 7-8:30pm
    FOR MNDC MEMBERS

    A monthly peer-to-peer drop-in for doulas and other end-of-life professionals to connect, share ideas and resources, offer support, and grow our skills and businesses in community.

  • MNDC Book Club

    JULY 22 , 7-8:30pm
    OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS

    The book for the next book club discussion is Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death by Susana Monso

  • Community Event

    AUGUST 5, 7-8:30pm, Zoom Call
    OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS

    MNDC’s State-of-the-State address and updates on scholarships, mentor program, and doula access program.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

To embrace and honor death as a part of life through learning, connection, and support for
death doulas and other end-of-life practitioners.

Our Vision

To embrace and honor death as a part of life.

Our Values

The MNDC creates experiences and opportunities to reimagine death in meaningful and innovative ways.
The MNDC is committed to a cultural shift through advocacy and education.
The MNDC endeavors to create more opportunities for equity and access to end-of-life resources.
The MNDC respects that individual choices and informed decisions at the end-of-life are to be honored.

ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 CONFERENCE:

Gathering the threads

Minnesota’s Cultural Landscapes of Death

Sunday, September 27th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Eagan Community Center

About MNDC

Join MNDC

Join the Minnesota Death Collaborative today to become part of the conversation.

Seeking doula support?

For non-members looking to get connected with our community and resources, visit our Client and Family Resources page and learn about the options we offer.

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