Zoie Kujawa, LMSW
Hi, I’m Zoie and I’m so happy to introduce myself and share my journey here with you. I feel that I was always called to do this work. I’m always looking for creative solutions and alternatives to the "status quo.” I received my master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California in 2017. I chose social work because I have always had a strong desire to work one-on-one with people and to serve my community in a positive way. The knowledge, skills, and perspective I gained in my master’s program have been invaluable to my life. I have a background in counseling and I’m comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Towards the end of my grad program is when I began learning about the death positivity movement on my own. I learned about how the funeral industry is set up to profit off of grieving families and I’ve heard too many testimonies of people going into debt for a funeral that they either felt pressured into, or didn’t know that they had other options. The less taboo we make death to talk about, the more people can make confident and empowered end-of-life decisions.
My goal and vision for Reclaiming Death is to be present and transparent about all end-of-life options, and to support people during one of the most difficult experiences of our time on earth. The transition from life to death is natural and constant, yet it is still difficult. I want to support and empower people in thinking about and planning for their own death, and try to take away some of the fear and anxiety that comes with thinking about death. Whether you want a traditional funeral, a non-traditional or home funeral, or you don’t know what you want, I’m here to support you and help you gain clarity.
Thank you so much for the opportunity and honor to walk with you.