Vision and Mission

The Northwest Association for Death Education & Bereavement Support is a non-profit organization that exists to promote quality death education and bereavement support. The membership is made up of counselors, students, educators, nurses, physicians, hospital personnel, nursing home and hospice staff, social workers, physical and recreational therapists, complementary health providers, volunteers and lay persons who are committed to:

  • Improving the quality of death, dying and bereavement education for professionals and the greater community
  • Promoting the interchange and development of related theory, research and clinical practices
  • Creating forums and supporting open dialogue for death, end-of-life issues and bereavement
  • Providing support and resources through professional presentations and building community connections

Our mailing address is:

PO Box 4672
Portland OR 97208

Quarterly presentations are held at Peace House, which is located at:

2116 NE 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97212