About River Valley Community Death Care

River Valley Community Death Care (RVCDC) was founded in 2024 by a small group of friends residing in West Central Wisconsin. The friends wanted to empower neighbors and community members to prepare for death, care for each other, and broaden their understanding of the options available to them at end of life. Our founding members include Deirdre Jenkins (Conscious Dying Facilitator, Death Doula), Carly Gaytan (Funeral Director, End-of-Life Doula), Martha Nieman (Certified Nurse-Midwife, Retired Hospice Nurse, Sacred Dying Coach), and Dawn Briskey (End-of-life Doula, Life Planning Doula, Sacred Dying Guide).

To change the paradigm around end-of-life care by normalizing discussions about death and dying.

To serve as a regional hub for the full spectrum of end-of-life information, education, resources, services, and products in Wisconsin’s River Valley.

We foster open conversations about death and dying.

We empower individuals, families, and communities to navigate this natural life stage with confidence and compassion.

We honor diverse cultural practices and beliefs.

We seek to build a community of individuals who are passionate about educating, companioning and supporting individuals through their end of life journey.