Thank you for applying to train with Dandelion – The Academy for Death Planning and Preparation.

Professional values-led education in death planning and personal preparation.

This year-long programme prepares facilitators to accompany individuals, families and communities in practical death planning and personal preparation. Rooted in compassion, respect and creativity, the Academy integrates clear guidance on legal and practical matters with reflective, embodied and ethical formation.

Over fourteen weeks of live teaching, supported by self-directed learning and graduate supervision, participants develop the confidence, discernment and professional grounding required to work responsibly in end-of-life settings.

This training is designed for those who feel called to accompany others in confronting death directly and thoughtfully — including death doulas, hospice volunteers, chaplains, pastoral workers and community companions.

The programme takes place online, with structured live sessions, guided study and ongoing collegial support through the Dandelion Practitioners’ Circle.

We look forward to learning more about your experience, your intentions, and what draws you to this work.

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Section 1 — Background & Context

Please tell us about your current work or role. *

What experience, if any, do you have accompanying people who are dying or grieving? *

Are you currently volunteering or employed in a hospice, chaplaincy, pastoral or caring role? *

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Section 2 — Motivation & Intention

What draws you to train in death planning and preparation at this point in your life? *

What do you understand by “death planning” and “personal preparation”? *

What kind of work do you hope to be doing in one to three years’ time? *

Section 3 — Professional Reflection

How do you currently respond when you feel out of your depth with someone else’s distress? *

What has your own experience of loss or confrontation with death taught you? *

Where do you think you still need growth or formation in order to accompany others responsibly? *

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Section 4 — Commitment & Boundaries

The training includes 14 live weekly sessions, self-directed study and participation in reflective discussion. Are you able to commit to this level of engagement?

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Do you have the capacity to attend sessions live, or will you require regular access to recordings? *

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Are you currently receiving supervision or support for your own wellbeing? *

Section 5 — Alignment

Dandelion Academy is grounded in compassion, respect and creativity. What do these values mean in your practice? *

Is there anything else you would like us to know before interview? *

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