The Millennial Morticians with ABQ Brews: Death Doula Edition is a panel discussion with three Albuquerque area death doulas dishing the dirt on what they do. This was a preview event for the seventh annual Before I Die New Mexico Festival, November 1 to 4, 2024. Thanks to Tractor Brewing Wells Park location for hosting the event!

Death Doulas Millennial Morticians

L to R: Death Doulas Danielle Slupesky, Kelly Saindon, Brooke Nutting and Nikki Neuen.

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The panelists and emcee are:

Watch the video to learn:

  • What is a death doula?
  • How do you get certified to be a death doula?
  • How do death doulas work with hospices and funeral homes?
  • What do you do for the dying person and their families?
  • What’s the most unusual death or memorial service you’ve witnessed?

This event was a preview for the 2024 Before I Die New Mexico Festival, taking place November 1-4 at a different location each day in Albuquerque, NM. The festival has entertaining and educational elements that get people to discuss end-of-life issues and plan ahead. Most sessions will be available online as hybrid events, with audiences participating both in-person and via Zoom.

Each day has a theme: November 1 – Eco-Friendly Funerals November 2 – Hospice 101 and MAID November 3 – Planning for the Inevitable November 4 – Unexpected Deaths. Each evening, watch a Mortality Movie related to each day’s theme and stick around for a lively discussion! The festival is coordinated by GailRubin, host of the Mortality Movies TV series.

View the schedule and register online at: https://beforeidiefestivals.com/2024-before-i-die-nm-festival-event-schedule/

Thank you to our 2024 Festival Sponsors:

2024 Festival Sponsors