Upcoming workshop alert! Join us Thursday, June 12th from 6pm-8pm for a compassionate, down-to-earth workshop designed to help adults talk with children of all ages about grief and loss. This workshop is open to all and will be taught over Zoom by Kristen Keiper-Berneman of @goodgrievenashville Participants will learn how to normalize grief for the kids in their life, and help equip adults with tools to navigate loss from a child’s perspective. Registration is required for this workshop, so sign up today and join us for this helpful learning opportunity! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talking-about-grief-with-kids-a-workshop-for-parents-and-caregivers-tickets-1334104996959?aff=oddtdtcreator (fb)

Meet and welcome Larkspur's Family Support Specialist, Ashley Bright! Ashley brings over a decade of experience in end-of-life care to her role at Larkspur. With degrees in Social Work and Aging Services Leadership from Lipscomb University, she began her career as a medical social worker in geriatric and long-term care—work that shaped her deep compassion and skill in guiding families through life’s final chapter. Ashley is also a certified End-of-Life Doula and conscious dying educator. She helps families feel supported, seen, and cared for—creating space for meaningful and peaceful goodbyes. Ashley’s background allows her to support Larkspur families with compassion, guide them through the planning process, and connect them to the care they need. She also helps ensure Larkspur’s burial and land care teams stay focused on what matters most—families and the natural world. Her steady presence is a source of comfort, and a vital part of the heart of Larkspur. Welcome Ashley! (fb)