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Death in a Nutshell: What You've Always Wanted to Know but were Too Afraid to Ask

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Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe.

Death happens. Why not be prepared? Attend our one-stop shop on the topic everyone fears, but needs to know more about. 

Speakers include: 

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Elaine Petry, funeral director, Harrigan-Parkside Funeral Home, speaking on looking ahead, planning your legacy without stress or fear.

11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Michelle Bonde, grief facilitator and art specialist, will present a hands-on workshop to create a memory piece and use art to work through grief. 

1 p.m.-2 p.m. Sharon Verbeten, funeral industry writer, offers an obituary workshop, teaching how to creatively remember loved ones through words.

Come to one session or stay for all!