Upcoming Events

Join Hemlock’s founder and President, Faye Girsh, on Zoom for a presentation and discussion on various options for body disposal. Faye will cover traditional cremation and burial, the San Diego Memorial Society, aquamation, natural burial, and body composting. This meeting is free and all are welcome.

No registration is required. The Zoom link is  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8903878447

Register for the Zoom link: Click Here

Hear about the powerful and poignant journeys of those who have faced end-of-life decisions with dignity and the compassionate volunteers who have guided them.

This program celebrates the publication of There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network—A Celebration of 20 Years. 

This unique anthology, published in fall 2024 to commemorate FEN’s two decades of service, offers a deeply moving collection of first-person accounts that delve into the emotions and processes of Final Exit Network (FEN) clients as they navigate end-of-life decisions.

You’ll also hear the compelling stories of FEN’s trained volunteers, who serve as coordinators, guides, and confidants during these pivotal moments.

Jim Van Buskirk, the anthology’s editor, will be joined by Jenne Mowry, a senior exit guide and anthology contributor, for an insightful conversation. Together, they will discuss their essays, their roles within FEN, and share readings from the book.

This event promises to be a reflective and informative exploration of the critical work of this national nonprofit organization.

Jim Van Buskirk, a retired librarian, writer, editor, and public speaker, has co-hosted Death Cafés for many years, and currently volunteers with FEN as a regional coordinator counseling callers on end of life options, reviewing relevant books and films for FEN’s quarterly newsmagazine, and making presentations as a member of FEN’s speaker’s bureau. For more information on Jim, please visit: jimvanbuskirk.com

Final Exit Network is returning to San Diego in October for in-person workshops on end-of-life planning and options for comfortably and legally hastening death. These educational workshops are part of our commitment to empower individuals with knowledge and understanding of all available options.

This workshop is a repeat of the workshops held last year and is exclusively for Hemlock Society members aged 50 and above who are interested in learning in-depth practical information. Seating is limited to the first 30 Hemlock members who register for each session.

Previous attendees may not register; we need the space for new participants. All participants must affirm that they are not planning on ending their life in the near future. Individuals who are already working with Final Exit Network on their end-of-life plans are ineligible to attend.

Two identical sessions will be held, one on October 14th and one on October 15th. We will notify eligible registrants of the date they may attend, the location, and what materials to bring.

Click Here to Register   $40 per member