COMMUNITY EDUCATION
ASK A CORONER
Tuesday, April 19th, 4:00-5:30 p.m. on Zoom
You've seen them on TV, but what do real coroners do? Can the family refuse an autopsy or request one? What are their qualifications? Are they elected or appointed?
Hear from four Colorado coroners and get your questions answered.
To register, go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87128709957
To submit questions in advance, email Sue Mackey at Suemackey88@gmail.com
We'd love to address your curiosities!
Following are the panelists for the webinar, representing different coroner's offices in the greater Denver area:
Tracy Brisendine, Lead Coroner Investigator – Denver Office of the Medical Examiner (Coroner)
Deron Dempsey, Coroner Investigator – Jefferson County Coroner’s Office
David Kintz, Jr., Coroner – Park County Coroner’s Office
Christiane (Chrissie) Baigent, Deputy Coroner – Summit County Coroner’s Office
FCSC ANNUAL MEETING AND SPEAKERS FROM
COMPASSION AND CHOICES
Saturday, May 7th, 9:00 a.m. meeting,
10:00 a.m. Speakers
FCSC Annual Meeting followed by two experts from Compassion and Choices
HOW DO YOU STAY IN CHARGE OF THE END OF YOUR LIFE?
This session will review the basic philosophy and components of medical aid in dying in Colorado and discuss how dementia directives can help your advocates clarify your end-of-life treatment goals.
Our Speakers:
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Katie Sue Van Valkenburg, End of Life Medical Social Worker and Hospice Worker.
Currently working in a hospice, Katie Sue has also worked as a Life Transitions Coordinator for nursing homes specialized in caring for those with dementia and as a Social Worker within an oncology infusion clinic. She is fueled by the passion to help others feel empowered at EOL, regardless of disease progression or cognitive status. She can be found talking about death on the ski lifts of Colorado or whilst walking with her corgi, Henry Butters.
Kim Mooney founded Practically Dying, LLC, after working 22 years in hospice and other end-of-life organizations at national, state and local levels. She has been working with Colorado’s MAiD efforts since our law passed and believes that the choices we have at the end of our lives should reflect the values we’ve lived by throughout our lives. Although passionate about helping people become less afraid of dying and death, she is still fun at parties.
To register, go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88353393286
RECORDINGS FROM PREVIOUS PRESENTATIONS
SIX FEET UNDER? ....OR....
Earth Friendly Options Beyond Burial and Cremation
Held on December, 1st, 2021
Here is the link to the presentation if you'd like to watch it.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZD4TTjNjW-HtJs6OsO0IA
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Have you thought about the final footprint you would choose to leave when you exit this world? Do you want that footprint to be heavy and deep or gentle and easy on Mother Earth? Join our local experts in the exploration of unique options for body disposition that you might not even be aware of. We have allowed plenty of time for audience questions. Learn about water cremation, human composting, green burial and donating your body for some unique research opportunities.
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Presenters were:
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Hosted by the Funeral Consumer Society of Colorado.
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Click HERE to watch a recording of the panel presentation.
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FREE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
If you would like to bring an engaging presentation about the funeral industry, unique funeral options or funeral planning to your group, call FCSC's phone number: (720) 432-5379 to leave a message.
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Many Outreach Presentations are on hold because of the Corona Virus, but with the gift of Zoom, we can offer presentations virtually. In-person presentations are typically held in the Denver Metro Area.
SENIOR LAW DAYS
In keeping with FCSC's Mission Statement of informing and educating consumers, the Board has provided information booths at several Senior Law Days in the past.
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These Senior Law Days might be postponed because of the Corona Virus; contact FCSC (see phone and e-mail on page header) for information. There will be future dates listed here.