End in Mind

End in Mind We’re a nonprofit that empowers people to prepare for death so they can live more intentionally now.

A meaningful life requires more than work, obligations, and getting through the day. It also needs things that help us g...
06/25/2026

A meaningful life requires more than work, obligations, and getting through the day. It also needs things that help us grow, connect, create, find peace, and care for ourselves. In which of these five areas do you have a hobby you enjoy regularly? Which area(s) need more attention?

Palliative care physician Dr. Ira Byock has spent his career alongside the dying—and he’s learned what most people want ...
06/23/2026

Palliative care physician Dr. Ira Byock has spent his career alongside the dying—and he’s learned what most people want at the end of life: to repair broken relationships, express gratitude, say “I love you,” and offer and receive forgiveness. In the latest episode of the “Grave Concerns” podcast, End in Mind founder Cathy Wurzer talks with Dr. Byock about what it means to die with a sense of well-being, and something he’s never regretted doing before his own mother died. Dr. Byock is the author of "Dying Well" and "The Four Things That Matter Most."

Listen: https://tinyurl.com/graveconcerns1

One of the greatest gifts you can leave your loved ones is preparation. While no amount of planning can eliminate all of...
06/23/2026

One of the greatest gifts you can leave your loved ones is preparation. While no amount of planning can eliminate all of the work that follows a death, it can significantly reduce the stress, confusion, and countless hours spent untangling your affairs.

A meaningful death is often the reflection of a meaningful life. How are you living your life now, and will it leave you...
06/21/2026

A meaningful death is often the reflection of a meaningful life. How are you living your life now, and will it leave you with memories, relationships, and stories worth carrying to the end?

For decades, Don Shelby, Pat Miles, and Cathy Wurzer have helped Minnesotans make sense of life’s biggest moments. As ve...
06/20/2026

For decades, Don Shelby, Pat Miles, and Cathy Wurzer have helped Minnesotans make sense of life’s biggest moments. As veteran journalists, they have reported on triumph and tragedy, joy and heartbreak, and the stories that shape our communities. In just five days, the three will come together for a different kind of conversation—one about mortality, meaning, and what matters most. Secure your spot before we sell out!

In-person 🎟️: https://tinyurl.com/mortality-inperson
Virtual 🎟️: https://tinyurl.com/mortality-virtual

Grief doesn’t move in a straight line. Long after the funeral, ordinary moments—a song, a scent, a sink full of dishes—c...
06/19/2026

Grief doesn’t move in a straight line. Long after the funeral, ordinary moments—a song, a scent, a sink full of dishes—can suddenly remind us that someone we love is gone, and our hearts feel the loss all over again. Those unexpected waves aren’t signs that you’re moving backward. They’re reminders of a love that remains part of you, even after death.

Most people assume planning a funeral would be depressing. But as writer Ken Garfield discovered while helping his broth...
06/18/2026

Most people assume planning a funeral would be depressing. But as writer Ken Garfield discovered while helping his brother prepare for the end of life, it can also be surprisingly meaningful. In this moving reflection, Ken shares how writing an obituary and making service arrangements became a way for his brother to reclaim agency, reflect on a life well lived, and author the last chapter of his story.

Read full reflection: https://tinyurl.com/eim-finalchapter

Life is precious not because it lasts forever, but because it doesn’t. What would change if you gave yourself permission...
06/18/2026

Life is precious not because it lasts forever, but because it doesn’t. What would change if you gave yourself permission to be a little bolder, a little more authentic, and a little more alive today?

Many of us try to push grief aside because it feels too big to face. But grief often becomes more manageable when we ack...
06/16/2026

Many of us try to push grief aside because it feels too big to face. But grief often becomes more manageable when we acknowledge it in small, intentional ways rather than carrying it alone. [image via Grieve Leave]

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