Fostering Open Conversations About Life’s Final Chapters
Rev. Jessica Johansson, End-of-Life Doula and Ordained Interfaith Minister is set to host a free community event, “Leaving Well Monadnock,” on Saturday, October 21st, from 10am to 3pm at the Peterborough Community Center.
This unique expo is designed to demystify
end-of-life planning, providing attendees with the knowledge and resources needed to approach this
natural transition with thoughtfulness and readiness. Attendees will also discover how being prepared for the inevitable can paradoxically help us live our lives more fully.
Leaving Well Monadnock is sponsored by: Monadnock Community Hospital, Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services, Jellison Funeral Home, Life Forest, and Scott-Farrar at Peterborough.
Expert Insights and Comprehensive Support
The event will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, each addressing critical aspects of end-of-life planning:
• Stephanie Thomson, Upton & Hatfield LLP – Estate Planning: Offering crucial insights into the
legal dimensions of end-of-life planning, ensuring wishes are documented and honored.
• Hillary Laquerre, New York Life – Financial Planning: Providing strategies for securing financial legacies and providing for loved ones.
• Karen Langley & Molly Rajaniemi, Monadnock Community Hospital – Advance Directives: Empowering attendees with the knowledge and tools to communicate healthcare preferences.
• Rev. Jessica Johansson, Sacred Journey (End-of-Life Doulas): Providing education about the invaluable doula support available to individuals and families at the end of life.
• Representative TBA, Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services – Hospice Access: Providing insight into the essential care and comfort offered by hospice professionals.
• Julie Thibault – Jellison Funeral Home & Cremation Services (Funeral Pre-Planning): Alleviating the burden on loved ones by making crucial decisions in advance.
• Kelley Lynn – Speaker, Author, Grief Counselor – Grief: Navigating the complex emotions that accompany loss with expert guidance. Kelly Lynn is known for her viral TED Talk “When Someone You Love Dies, There Is No Such Thing as Moving On.”
• Kasey Leach – Doula Care for Dying – Legacy Work: Guiding attendees on how to leave behind a meaningful and enduring legacy for generations to come.
• Mel Bennet, Life Forest – Cremation Burial: Sharing about cremation burial and Life Forest’s conservation cemeteries in Hillsborough, New Hampshire and Auburn, Maine.
Local Vendors: A Diverse Range of Services
In addition to the speaker series, the expo will also host a range of local vendors that can assist you in
your end-of-life planning. These professionals offer a wide array of services designed to support both
individuals, caregivers, and loved ones.
Admission to this invaluable event is free, and all are encouraged to attend. It’s never too early to plan ahead. This is valuable information no matter your age, whether for yourself or your loved ones. For more information, including the speaker schedule, please visit www.leavingwellnh.com or contact Jessica Johansson at info@leavingwellnh.com.
Vendor Opportunities
While the event has attracted a great lineup of vendors, there are still spots available for professionals in the end-of-life and deathcare field, or those who offer complementary services. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to Jessica for more information.
