Last Call Festival: October 10, 2026 at Eden Seminary
Last Call Festival: October 10, 2026 at Eden Seminary
Looking to have honest conversations about death? Join us at our events, workshops, and community gatherings or book a private event. We'll bring end-of-life
education to your workplace, senior community, or organization with custom workshops and keynotes.
Below you'll find what's coming up and how to get your team involved.
Last Call: An End-of-Life Festival is a one-of-a-kind community experience designed to make conversations about death and dying more approachable, informed, and even a little life-affirming. This isn’t a somber event, it’s a thoughtfully curated space where curiosity is welcome, questions are encouraged, and connection is at the center of it all.
Welcome to the 5th Annual Last Call: An End-of-Life Festival! We invite you to spend the day exploring presentations, interactive experiences, local authors, vendors, art, music, and meaningful conversations. Stay for an hour or spend the whole day, there’s no right way to experience Last Call.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 — 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Eden Theological Seminary, 475 E Lockwood Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119
After each presentation, join us during the break to meet the presenter on the patio! It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, continue the conversation, and connect one-on-one.
10:00–10:30 AM
From Mind to Paper: A Prompt-Based Writing Workshop to Release Pain and Hold Remembrance
Presented by Tess Clarkson
10:30–10:45 AM
Break • Meet Tess on the patio
10:45–11:15 AM
Understanding End-of-Life Care
Presented by Rev. Dr. Julie Strassman
11:15–11:30 AM
Break • Meet Julie on the patio
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Caring for Our Own
Presented by Anna Balivet Jordan
12:00–12:15 PM
Break • Meet Anna on the patio
12:15–12:45 PM
Queer and Alone
Presented by Sherrill Wayland
12:45–1:00 PM
Break • Meet Sherrill on the patio
1:00–1:30 PM
Becoming an Advocate for End-of-Life Care
Presented by Mandy Hagseth
1:30–1:45 PM
Break • Meet Mandy on the patio
1:45–2:15 PM
What Estate Planning Is Really About
Presented by Lindsey Weinberg
2:15–2:30 PM
Break • Meet Lindsey on the patio
2:30–3:00 PM
After the Funeral: Who Helps Families Navigate What Comes Next?
Presented by Robin Huffman
3:00–3:15 PM
Break • Meet Robin on the patio
3:30 PM
Happy Hour & Networking
Can’t join us in person? Presentations will also be available via Zoom. Our Zoom option offers a window into the festival’s presentations from wherever you are! These TED Talk-style sessions are designed for listening and learning, so virtual attendees won’t be able to interact directly with presenters or participate in Q&A. We’re excited to make these conversations accessible to those who can’t join us in person!
Thank you for joining us for the 5th Annual Last Call: An End-of-Life Festival. We hope today inspires meaningful conversations, new connections, and a reminder that talking about death can help us live more intentionally.
Not ready to register yet, but want to stay in touch. Sign up for our email list or go directly to the sign up form. We will send you updates on all things Last Call (and With Love).
Last Call is free to attend because we believe these conversations should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support this work, DONATE HERE to help us continue offering the festival at no cost and expand these important conversations in our community.
Engaging, death-positive talks for conferences, workplaces, and community events that bring practical insights on end-of-life planning with clarity, compassion, and zero awkwardness. Customized to your audience.
Hour-long workplace sessions on death-positive topics like Swedish death cleaning, end-of-life planning, and the movement making death less taboo. Engaging education your team can digest over lunch.
Death-positive workshops where employees walk away with real progress on end-of-life planning. From completing advance directives to starting legacy projects, these sessions combine education with action.
Small-group presentations that bring end-of-life planning conversations to libraries, senior centers, and community spaces. Designed for intimate settings where participants can ask questions, share stories, and engage with their community.
A guided conversation about mortality, meaning, and living well—shared over a meal. This experience creates space for honest dialogue, deeper relationships, and thoughtful reflection on life’s big questions.
A film screening paired with a facilitated discussion exploring themes of death, grief, caregiving, legacy, and what it means to live a meaningful life Perfect for community groups, libraries, small organizations, and friend clusters.
Whether you’ve recently lost someone, are beginning to plan ahead, or want to bring this conversation to your community, I’m so glad you found your way here.
Each year, we bring death out of the shadows at the Last Call Festival with music, food, and honest
conversations about the one thing we all have in common.
Fill out the form below to schedule a private event for your workplace or venue.