About Us

We're an emerging coalition of social ventures and one-person businesses who are focused around a common theme of connecting seniors to services, and planning for end of life and beyond. As the Boomer generation is reaching end of life, they're looking for more personalized options that may not be currently addressed with existing institutions. We envision an expo that will include exhibitors and speakers who will address issues such as estate planning, medically assisted dying, technological advances that can help seniors stay independent longer, hospice services, home funerals, death doulas, and recomposition (composting) as an alternative to traditional burial and cremation, green burial options and more. 

Here's more about what we do:

Candle Connecting Hearts is an opportunity for people grieving the loss of a loved one to roll their own beeswax candle while sharing an inclusive heart meditation. With Linda Nagel’s seasoned and loving guidance, Legacy Candles can be made individually, or by intergenerational families and communities. Join Linda at our expo to make your own free, mini legacy candle!

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Exit Matters provides opportunities to talk about what really matters in our lives and at end-of-life. Founder, Jennifer Davis, takes a gentle and playful approach to the realities that touch us all, including death. With multiple resources at her fingertips, she will guide you through your
“Exit Matters” with specialized board games, an options menu, coaching and funeral celebrations.

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Good Green Death Project is working to legalize individual, in-vessel composting of human remains in Ontario—no fossil fuels or wasted resources. The resulting compost would be used to plant a memorial tree. Now a legal option in Washington State, this method saves 1 metric tonne of CO2 per body. Founder, Susan Koswan, wants to be a magnolia tree.

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in4MED specializes in patient advocacy and healthcare system navigation for older adults living in and around Waterloo Region. Through one-to-one, personalized sessions online, over the phone, or in person, Dr. Nikita Parikh helps patients and caregivers make the most of Ontario’s excellent healthcare system. As a champion of patient autonomy, Niki will help you make informed decisions regarding your health.

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Leave it to Kliever provides information and support to older adults, care providers and families to navigate life decisions about aging in place, right sizing or choosing a retirement, assisted living or long term care home.  Founder Christine Kliever will help create the best solution for your unique situation using the resources right for you, including free, not-for-profit and private services.

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Soul Circle offers multiple services to guide you on a peaceful journey. Rising from the tragic loss of her brother, Krista Brenner is now trained and certified as a Funeral Celebrant, Reiki Master/Teacher, Energy Healer, Death Doula (Thanadoula), Funeral Pre-Planner and soon-to-be Funeral Transfer Sales Representative. Her background is in Recreational Therapy.

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As responsible citizens and business owners, we have made every possible effort to make this event environmentally friendly.

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