How to Write a Legacy Letter and Ethical Will with Chris Palmer

Many of us want to share what we’ve learned and what we hold dear with future generations. A legacy letter or ethical will allows us to pass on our values, stories, and life lessons to our loved ones. It’s a way to express our love and gratitude to those who will carry on after us.

Chris Palmer, author of the new book Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life and Hemlock Society of San Diego Board Member, will lead a workshop on writing a legacy letter or ethical will. This process is deeply rewarding, allowing you to preserve your memory and legacy. Your loved ones will find inspiration, comfort, and guidance in these documents, gaining a deeper understanding of who you are. Legacy letters and ethical wills are cherished ways to pass on your hopes and the personal insights you want future generations to know. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have made significant progress toward completing the first draft of your legacy letter or ethical will.

This workshop will be hosted live on Zoom. Advance registration is required, sign up HERE. This event is free and open to the public. This workshop is a repeat of the workshop held on November 17th, 2024.

Chris Palmer is an end-of-life activist and a trained hospice volunteer. He frequently gives presentations and workshops to community groups on aging, death, and dying issues. He founded and leads an aging, death, and dying group for the Bethesda Metro Area Village, and serves on the board of several nonprofits focused on end-of-life issues, including Montgomery Hospice and Prince George’s Hospice, Final Exit Network, Funeral Consumers Alliance, and the Maryland Office of Cemetery Oversight, in addition to Hemlock Society of San Diego.

Chris has written ten books — the latest, to be published by Bloomsbury on October 1st, is Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life. To learn more, visit www.ChrisPalmerOnline.com. Proceeds from all his books fund scholarships for American University (AU) students. Chris Palmer served 14 years on AU’s full-time faculty as Distinguished Film Producer in Residence. He holds advanced degrees from Harvard’s Kennedy School (in Public Administration) and University College London (in Marine Engineering). Before becoming involved in end-of-life issues, he spent forty years as a wildlife and conservation filmmaker.