Business Directory
While the services of the businesses in our directory vary, they share a common belief:
conversations, education, and preparation matter.
We invite you to learn more about what they offer, their expertise, and the support they provide to individuals, families, and communities.
BURIAL + MEMORIAL
Life Forest (Conservation Cemetery)
SERVING: Hillsborough, NH & Auburn, ME
I created Life Forest because I wanted a place for my mother that didn't yet exist. The Pre-Dead Social Club was born from a similar realization—that a welcoming place to explore dying and end-of-life topics didn't exist either. Today, people can ask questions, explore options, and take small steps before important decisions need to be made. Life Forest exists for the chapter that follows.
— Mel Bennett / Founder
CARE NAVIGATORS
Seacoast Geriatrics
SERVING: NH Seacoast + Beyond
After more than forty years working in geriatrics, mental health, and senior living, I'm always interested in innovative approaches that support aging well. What excites me about the Pre-Dead Social Club is that it starts much earlier—creating community around conversations and decisions that are important, but rarely urgent, until suddenly they are.
— John Hopkins, DrPH / Founder
COMMUNITY CENTER
Portsmouth Senior Activity Center
SERVING: NH Seacoast
Partnering with the Pre-Dead Social Club has been a win-win. Their programs go beyond presentations, creating meaningful opportunities for reflection, conversation, and end-of-life planning while strengthening connections throughout our community.
— Nicole Finitsis / Senior Svcs. Supervisor
ESTATE LAW FIRM
Donahue, Beasley & Ferber, PLLC
SERVING: New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York
The conversations sparked by the Pre-Dead Social Club create the emotional groundwork that makes legal planning more meaningful and manageable. We've found that clients who've reflected on what matters most, how they want to age, and who they trust to support them are often best prepared to create plans that honor their wishes.
— Joe Donohue / Managing Member
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Amy B. Hammerschoy, CFP®, ChFC®
SERVING: New Hampshire
In both my personal and professional life, I've seen how difficult it can be to make important decisions during a crisis. The Pre-Dead Social Club provides opportunities for people to start important conversations and take meaningful small steps while they still have the privilege of time—helping create greater clarity, less stress, and better outcomes for the people they love.
— Amy B. Hammerschoy / Financial Advisor
MARKETING / PR
Canoe Harbor Consulting
SERVING: USA
Supporting the Pre-Dead Social Club was an easy yes. With family spread across the U.S., I often find myself forwarding the newsletters and resources because the conversations are thoughtful, practical, and needed. Time and again, I read something and think, 'They should see this.' The topics resonate and help keep important conversations alive.
— Caroline Amport Piper / Owner