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Join our community to create a more sustainable, equitable, and meaningful future of death.
In an effort to be accessible to all, we offer two membership tiers
Tier One
$5–9 per month
Tier One gives you:
- A monthly insiders-only newsletter packed with Death Positive news-featuring current events, legislative updates, news, trends, advocacy, articles, media recommendations, and more!
- An annual special Teach-In edition newsletter curated by our Executive Director of our teach-in series, which focuses on how racism and other biases impact the ways historically marginalized people experience death and access death care. The series aims to educate and inform through social, political, and historical teachings and work toward solutions and direct action.
Tier Two
$10+ per month
Tier Two gives you:
- All of the Tier One perks
- Exclusive, free member events like behind-the-scenes virtual tours, fascinating talks with authors, advocates, and death professionals, in-depth workshops, and other unique opportunities.
- 2023 events include: a virtual tour of Recompose’s new human composting facility, behind-the-scenes with California’s first human Aquamation facility, and a talk about working in death with a pioneering female funeral director.
- Virtually gather with other Order Members to discuss all things death, during our quarterly members-only community roundtable. This will be a member-led event to discuss everything from current events to legislation and pop culture, where you can connect with others in the Death Positive community.
- Access to a virtual archive of past newsletters, recordings of speaker series events, annotated bibliographies on a variety of topics, and The Year in Death 2022 round up.
- Each day since January 1st 2022 we’ve been tracking The Year In Death—from new legislation, to viral trends, current events, emerging issues around death rights and choices, funeral industry news, pop culture, fashion, and more. Members will get access to Our Year in Death project, which provides a fascinating look at the ways death shapes our lives.
One-time Donations
Just want to make a quick one-time donation so you can get back to binging Netflix? As a staff of introverts we totally get it! You can make a donation below and we promise not to show up in your inbox uninvited (except to thank you!) and we’ll get busy putting your donation to work.
If you are donating in memory of someone please include that and the person’s name in the note section of the donation form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation to the Order of the Good Death tax deductible?
Yes, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 82-3964819.
How do I include the Order of the Good Death in my will?
You have many options; the best one for you will depend on your circumstances. Listing the Order as a beneficiary of your retirement or insurance plan is one route or you could establish a gift tied to your estate, a life income gift, or even a charitable lead trust. Should you decide to list The Order in your will, you can use the following language:
I hereby give, devise and bequeath _______________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to Good Death Foundation (DBA The Order of the Good Death), a nonprofit organization located at 4470 W Sunset BLVD Suite #107, PMB #99107, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Federal Tax ID #82-3964819, for Good Death Foundation’s general use and purpose.
If you choose to list The Order as a beneficiary or establish a post-mortem gift, please reach out to us so we can appropriately thank you.
How can I donate aside from direct monetary donations?
The Order of the Good Death accepts donations from Donor Advised Funds, IRAs, 401(k)s, as well as other retirement accounts.
If you are interested in making a donation from your Donor Advised Fund you can do so on our website donation form by selecting ‘DAF’ as your payment method. You can also contact Ericka Cameron at ericka@orderofthegooddeath.com to arrange to mail a paper check.
If you are over the age of 70.5 years, you can make a donation from your traditional IRA account of up to $100,000 without incurring federal income tax on the withdrawal. To make this type of donation, contact your IRA administrator and instruct that person to transfer funds to The Order of the Good Death. If you go this route please contact us so we can identify your gift and properly thank you.
If you have airline miles accumulated, we gratefully accept donations in the form of airline vouchers. Please contact Ericka Cameron at ericka@orderofthegooddeath.com to make arrangements.
We also understand that not everyone is able to contribute to causes financially. If you would rather donate your time, please check out our volunteer page.
What is workplace giving and how does it affect my donation?
Many employers offer a workplace giving program that will match your donation, effectively doubling the total donation. Check if your employer has a donation matching program by asking your Human Resources professional.
What does my donation go towards?
100% of your contributions go toward creating resources, educational content, legislative advocacy, and supporting the work of other nonprofits addressing urgent death related issues within their communities through donations, our grant program, and the Henrietta Duterte Endowment Fund.
How do I edit or cancel my monthly donation?
You can edit or cancel your monthly donation by following these instructions.
Please contact Ericka Cameron at ericka@orderofthegooddeath.com if you need additional assistance.