End-of-life planning for young people.
Helping AYA cancer patients, ages 23-39, navigate end-of-life planning.
Not your grandma’s death plan.
End-of-life planning is usually seen as something for old people, but the reality is, it’s for everyone. If you own anything, earn money, have online accounts, credit cards, the list goes on, it’s for you, too.
End-of-life planning (EOL planning), sometimes called EOL pre-planning, is an umbrella term referencing not only will + trusts, but also advance directives, medical power of attorney, burial wishes, and all other arrangements for dependents, belongings, and accounts. We think pre-planning is a misnomer, because if you’re alive, any planning you do is pre-planning.
EOL planning is about getting your ducks in a row for after you die, so you can rest easy and get back to living more fully, no matter how long you have left.
Getting started is the hardest part.
Death is most people’s least favorite subject, but you’re in luck because it’s our favorite subject. Let us take the guess-work and overwhelm out of EOL planning by guiding you through everything from start to finish. The hardest step is getting started, and look, you’re already here!
We’re here to hold your hand.
Thinking about mortality can be overwhelming, sad, contemplative, and even at times joyful and inspiring. It’s all of the things. We are here to support you with resources as you explore your own mortality, get your end-of-life wishes in order, and rest easier knowing you’re not avoiding the unspoken anymore. Trust us, when you jump in, the water is just fine.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Julia de’Caneva
Julia is a fellow young-adult cancer survivor (shout out to her thyroid tumor!) and deathcare enthusiast. She considers herself a Swiss army knife, of sorts. She is a Going With Grace trained Death Doula, a UCLA Trained Mindfulness Facilitator, Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, former web designer turned professional home organizer, and yoga nidra facilitator.
Facing your mortality can be daunting, but Julia is passionate about being a guiding light for other AYA cancer peeps embarking on that exploration.
“Death never takes a wise man by surprise; he is always ready to go”
— Jean de la Fontaine