Planning With Pride
End-of-Life Planning & Conversations
Real talk about end-of-life care for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community—in a space that is welcoming, affirming, and built for you.
- Inclusive
- Respectful
- Affirming
- Date to be Announced
What We’ll Cover
Grief, Identity, Trauma, and Belonging
Courageous Conversations About Care Planning and End-of-Life
Health-System Navigation for 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals
Financial and Administrative Realities
Emotional, Spiritual, and Energetic Dimensions of Dying and Grief
Ritual, Nature, and Intentional Gatherings
Creating Personal and Intentional Celebrations of Life
Practical Guidance for Major Life Transitions
Meet the Ten Voices
Erin Kent
Founder of Ryan’s Crossing · End-of-Life Support Specialist · Author
Lee Billinger
Child, Youth & Family Counsellor · Grief and Trauma Specialist
Diana Robinson
Founder, Celebrations of Life Toronto · Memorial Event Planner
Heather Stuart
Ceremony Officiant · Founder of The Forest Wellness Retreat
Deborah Hackett-Jones
End-of-Life Doula · Caregiver Support
Amy Swaile
Licensed Funeral Director · Manager, Thompson Funeral Home
Michelle Kent
Registered Nurse · Advance Care Planning & Health-System Navigation
Marion Brown
Bookkeeping and Accounting
Nicolle Sirisko
Founder and CEO · Principal Consultant, Spire Strategy Group
Jenn Faires
Community voice and event contributor
Inclusive. Respectful. For Every Identity.
Come as you are, bring your questions, and take part in conversations that honour every person, every relationship, and every chosen family.