At Hello, Mortal, we believe that honoring our shared mortality can bring us together—and awaken us to the lives we’re truly meant to be living.

Our community was founded on the idea that contemplating mortality is the missing link to a meaningful life. We seek to reintegrate an awareness of dying into the experience of living through ideas, practices, and stories that illustrate how becoming aware of our mortality can help us live authentic, meaningful lives.

Hello Mortal’s mission is to reframe our relationship with death and dying. By acknowledging death as an integral part of life, we aim to break through cultural taboos, move beyond fear, and embrace the fullness of life in all its impermanent beauty.

Maura’s vision for Hello, Mortal extends beyond individual support to broader societal change. Her ultimate dreams include:

• Transforming societal denial of death into a celebration of life.
• Normalizing the profession of a death doula.
• Ensuring everyone has access to end-of-life planning.
• Establishing a national bereavement policy.
• Creating a center for death and dying.

Who is the Hello, Mortal Community For?

Hello, Mortal is for anyone seeking to live a fuller, more meaningful life by acknowledging the reality of death. Whether you are facing your own mortality, coping with the loss of a loved one, or simply curious about how contemplating death can enhance your life, you are welcome here. We provide resources and support for those in crisis, as well as those ready to do the emotional and administrative work to prepare for the inevitable.