WHAT IS IT?

This is the place to talk about death . . . frankly, intelligently, with humor, compassion, and intent.

The Before I Die Festival is a unique series of events that explores the many different ways we can prepare for death and dying.

Hosted by a partnership of Louisville-based, end-of-life professionals and local businesses and organizations, this program provides a cutting-edge approach to facing (what can be) the most difficult and mysterious aspect of the human condition.

All ages are encouraged to participate in this community undertaking that features art installations, discussions with religious leaders, educational programs, historical studies of the funeral process, music, comedy, games, author talks, cemetery tours, and more.

Numerous opportunities to explore individual attitudes, values, and feelings will foster the personal connections that lie at the heart of contemplating end-of-life.

Louisville, Kentucky's

A festival for the LIVING about DYING.

Ongoing events in 2020

BEFORE I DIE...

2020 Calendar of Events updated frequently, events ongoing!

THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Virtual Dinner Party

Mon, Oct 26

Virtual

Oct 26, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Virtual

The Dinner Party is a community of mostly 20- and 30-somethings (any age is welcome) who have each experienced significant loss, and get together over dinner parties to talk about it and the ways in which it continues to affect our lives. See below for details on how to join.

Home Funeral & Death Care Midwife Training

Postponed Due to Covid-19

Location is Private Home

Postponed Due to Covid-19

Location is Private Home

Home-based funeral celebrations bring death out of the shadows and into the light of life.

Death Cafe

Thu, Oct 22

Zoom

Oct 22, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Zoom

Death Cafes are an opportunity for people to gather, eat dessert, and talk about death. These events are not intended “to lead people to any conclusion” other than to increase awareness of death with a view of helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.

Long Before the End Book Club©

Sun, Oct 11

Location is TBD

Oct 11, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Location is TBD

The Long Before the End Book Group© has offered an ongoing discussion of books related to death and dying since October 2017. Join us!

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All donations to Before I Die Festival are tax deductible through the fiscal sponsorship of The Global Human Project. Click to learn more about The Global Human Project and founder, Jud Hendrix.

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