Fall 2026 Conference is live! Register HERE

Please note, our October 2, 2026 Conference will be available 
ONLINE only. 

Minnesota Coalition for
Death Education & Support

O U R   S E R V I C E S

Conferences

Spring 2026 Conference (In Person & Live Stream): Dr Henry Emmons
May 1, 2026


Fall 2026 Conference
Louis A Gamino, PhD, ABPP, FT
October 2, 2026
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Membership Information

Our Vision:
Lead the region in professional development in grief-based education, resources, and support.

Our Mission:
​The Minnesota Coalition for Death Education and Support (MCDES) is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 interdisciplinary organization dedicated to providing education, networking opportunities and support to professionals and volunteers who are involved in the care of dying and grieving persons​.

Support MCDES with a
​Tax-Deductible Donation

All donations to MCDES to remember or honor someone will be acknowledged by letter to a designated person.