“When I invite people to talk with me about death, I like to imagine us both as young children - my hand outstretched to hold theirs, asking them to accompany me down a dark tunnel. Together, we are intrepid explorers - playful, curious, and brave - ready to meet whatever we may find in the darkness. The Death Conversation Game is our flashlight.”

— Elizabeth Nepjuk, Professional Theatre Artist, Death Doula + Architect/Practitioner of Death Theatre

“I love Death Conversation Game! It’s an opportunity to have an excuse to examine a topic that is often not discussed. The deck of cards has a spectrum of questions from very practical, to reflective, to some that have never occurred to us, to others that we think about often but might discuss rarely. DCG has opened up opportunities to have discussions I would not have had otherwise with those I care about. It has allowed me to better understand the things that are important to them, and why - while we are here together.”

— Daniela Guerrero-Rodriguez, Intersectional +Trauma Informed Facilitator + Artist

“Playing Death Conversation Game is the most I have ever felt seen in my fears and my griefs about death and loss. As someone who studies how play can permit us to explore the darkest of places, I see this tool as exemplary.”

— Torien Cafferata, Interdisciplinary artist + co-AD of It’s Not A Box Theatre

“A moving, poignant experience that made me realize how important it is to talk about death, openly and candidly, with friends and family. After playing it, I felt closer to friends that I've known for years.”

— Faye Mallett, Immersive Sound Bath Facilitator

“Death Conversation Game provides a powerful and accessible gateway to meaningful conversations about life and death. We've seen it in action and were delighted to observe the thoughtful conversations, laughter and connection that emerged."

— Michelle Pante + Reena Lazar, Willow End of Life Education + Planning

“I thought I’d wrapped my head around the topic of death and had some level of comfort with it, but after playing I realized there were many aspects I hadn’t considered. I‘m contemplating these discoveries many days after playing - it was exceptionally informative!"

— Alwyn O'Brien, Artist + Educator

“Death Conversation Game is a powerful tool for unlocking deeply held ideas, wishes, and beliefs about myriad aspects of dying and death; a viable way into conversations that tend, in my experience, to be empowering, and even exciting."

— Mono Brown, Death Doula + Educator

“Two girlfriends and I played a few hands over dinner. It was interesting to talk about death and dying with people I'd never discussed the topic with before. We collectively felt it was refreshing and engaging to talk about a subject that doesn’t come up in typical conversation."

— Christina Peressini, Graphic Designer

“Death Conversation Game is a beautiful tool to facilitate conversations around death. Thought-provoking and connecting.”

— Patricia Ruiz, Hold Hope Counselling

“A moving and interesting experience. I expected to be more emotional - but in fact it was very healing to talk about death and all the related topics within a 'hanging out' situation. It was a lot about listening, which is so beautiful and powerful."

— Marieke Helmke, Artist

“Death Conversation Game opened up a dialogue with my 10-year-old daughter. Now the topic seems natural and the fear has dissipated, we see that death is just a different type of change."

— Sarah Murray, Program Coordinator, Vancouver Community College

“I highly recommend Death Conversation Game. It's an excellent way to navigate and explore different viewpoints about death with friends, strangers, and loved ones."

— Jenn Pearson, Artist + Hairstylist

“Talking about death brings an awareness and grace to life. Being consciously engaged in the natural cycle of life and death helps us live more fully and will help us die more wisely.”

— Catherine Valentine, Salt SprIng Island Natural Cemetery

“Death Conversation Game is a great way to connect with your inner fear and get familiar with the topic.”

— Sepideh Yadegar, Writer + Director

“Death Conversation Game puts the fun in funeral!"

— Robin Kort, Swallowtail Culinary Adventures

“By dodging the talk about our inevitable end, we put both out pocketbooks and our ability to mourn at risk.”

— Caitlin Doughty, From Here to Eternity

“Death Conversation Game is a reminder and gentle persuasion to see death as one of the things every soul on this planet shares. The experience crystallizes thoughts, tugs out considerations and builds bridges with the others who embark with us.”

— Olivia Norton, Engineer

“I’ve used Death Conversation Game as an invaluable tool to initiate conversations with clients and with students about death and dying. These conversations have spanned age groups, in online, and in-person settings. Every time I use the DCG deck I learn something new, both from the participants, as well as new things come up for myself.”

— Carol Ann Courneya, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Medicine UBC + End of Life Doula

“It’s about community. Death isn’t talked about enough in most mainstream channels and gathering people around this to explore it and embrace it is really important!”


— Thomas Girard, Artist + Host, Unique Ways Podcast

“What was wonderful about playing was the palpable connection that was felt between dozens of strangers that night… many were nervous and curious. I believe that we all came away as more compassionate humans… I would recommend experiencing Death Conversation Game to every person who will ever die. Talking about death is a gateway to embracing the lives we get to live right now.”

— Gina Miller, Artist

“I’ve had the opportunity to use Death Conversation Game to facilitate a conversation around the importance of advanced care planning with a dear friend of mine, it’s an amazing resource!”

— Kat Savard, Writer, Filmmaker, Aspiring Death-Doula + Future Funeral Attendant

“We may achieve peace - our own inner peace as well as peace between nations - by facing and accepting the reality of our own death.”

— Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, On Death and Dying