The Center for Conscious Living and Dying (CCLD) is a non-profit organization founded in 2021 by Dr. Aditi Sethi-Brown, a palliative care physician. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to community supported end-of-life care in a home-like setting, we provide virtual and hands-on training for those interested in this type of work. We offer community workshops, death doula training, apprenticeships for direct end-of-life care, and an annual death and dying conference. We also encourage residents, their families, and members of our community to experience death as a sacred part of life that makes living more vibrant.
CCLD is much more than the end-of-life care services we offer. It is an evolving community of committed individuals who celebrate the human spirit, embrace the sacredness of living fully present, and dignify the final stages of life.
Vision
We nurture a community that celebrates the sacred wholeness of the human spirit, honors diversity in all forms, and embraces the final season of life.
Mission
The mission of CCLD is to create a community that embodies living a meaningful life through inner exploration and growth, service, and community-supported end-of-life care.
As a non-profit organization, we depend on your donations to…
- Provide residents, family caregivers, volunteers, community members, and medical partners with end-of-life care that is intentional, empowered, and community-centered.
- Provide workshops and educational experiences including end-of-life skills, grief and caregiver support, Doula training and apprenticeship, and a myriad of workshops such as building your own community care network, home funerals, end-of-life paperwork, living your best three months, and more.
- Uplift a global, diverse, and intergenerational community of people seeking intentional living.
Thank you for joining us in support of this beautiful vision!
Our donors
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Arthur Evenchik
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This donation is from Jim and Nancy Werley. They asked me to make it online for them.
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Lynne Michelson
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$208
I am deeply indebted and grateful for all you do. Thank you thank you.
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Trisha
I am an old friend of Paul Rollins from California and am heartbroken by what's happened to our beloved Asheville (I used to go to camp in Brevard.) I know you do good, valuable work so I'm happy to donate in these difficult times.
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Anonymous
Dr Aditi Sethi, Palliative Care Tasmania is sincerely grateful for your participation in our online panel discussion following The Last Ecstatic Days film screening. Your insights, contributions and your heartfelt experiences in caring for Ethan was truly profound and inspiring. Thank you from Tasmania, Australia!
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William Laity
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$519.52
Thank you for taking such good care of our dear friend, Laura Russell. With much gratitude from The Board of Directors at Urban Dharma NC, Inc.
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Charles
Wanted to thank Dr Sethi for her lecture this past Sunday- Blessings to her family for their loss. I also saw the Monday Rainbow as we returned from Lake Toxaway to Charlotte- Profound. Great work with this center. I am a Metabolic Oncologist, work virtually covering 45 states using repurposed drugs to support patients with standard of care. - Stay well, Chuck Meakin MD, MeakinMetabolicCare.com
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Sage Linden
Thank you so much for your loving care of Grace in her last couple months. She said that all her needs were met and there were Angels everywhere. When I visited her at CCLD, I experienced the same thing and it was transformative🙏🕊
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Mignon Durham
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Rebecca
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Sonia
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Dorrine Balsat
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Miranda Musiker
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$500
This is a donation towards her 3 day viewing, thank you for all you have done for Miranda, her family and friends.
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Av Musiker
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$500
Please accept this donation on behalf of my Daughter Miranda Musiker.
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ELLEN
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Linda
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julia
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Robert Fisher
In gratitude for the gift of this unfolding life, in memory and honor of your lives and your enduring legacy. In love and light...
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Cia Ricco
Thank you for what you do. You are love and you are loved.
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Steven & Sharon Mitchell
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nat cohen
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$21.23
Thank you for all that you believe in and all that you do.
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Sam Stebbins
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$259.92
In honor of your Grand Opening! Congratulations to all.
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Ali Webster
In honor of Hospice Nurses and the beautiful alignment with your holy calling!!!!
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Vinit Allen
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Carrie
You brought peace, and solace at a time of great sorrow. You treated our friend with such compassion and ensured his family and friends said goodbye in the way that felt true to their hearts. Thank you for all you do everyday.
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Jessica Chilton
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$626
Thank you to all who came to our Spirited Improv Performance Fundraiser on March 27th and contributed to this donation!!
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Julia Miller
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lori
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Donation goes toward mobility project.
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robert
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mobility/accessibility project
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Alicia Pickett
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Patricia
Laurie Merle Ivler passed away on December 22nd, 2020 at her home in Asheville, NC. Laurie’s biggest joy in life, up to her final days, was spending time with her family. She dedicated her career to helping others as a psychotherapist, working in area mental health facilities and then a private counseling practice in Asheville for 33 years. Laurie was a lover of music and especially enjoyed seeing live shows with her husband Skip. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a steadfast, loyal friend. She believed in social justice and the betterment and equality for all. Laurie is preceded in death by her husband of 17 years Skip Edwards.