Meet the Founders
Stefanie Elkins
Co-Founder
Stefanie Elkins has over 20 years of diverse non-profit experiences in the eldercare field. “To meet individuals where they are,” Stefanie started Be Present Care, which guides and supports caregiving and end-of-life conversations, plans and programs. From empowering family caregivers and solo agers to facilitating end-of-life option discussions (including Medical Aid in Dying), Stefanie is a compassionate, dedicated and resourceful connector, who is committed to fully addressing her clients’ quality-of-life goals and assist in navigating the relationships between individuals, families, healthcare professionals/systems and community.
Jill Schock
Co-Founder
Jill Schock is the owner of DDLA (est.2016) She is a Los Angeles native with over a decade of experience in end-of-life care. She received a Master’s Degree in Ethics and Theology from Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Jill is a certified Clinical Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, and Ordained Minister. She identifies as “spiritual not religious.” Her core values are to honor and advocate for options and choice for ALL humans at end-of-life. Jill is a member of the National Home Funeral Alliance, and on the Advisory Board at End Of Life Choices California. She has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, NPR, Spectrum News 1, Parade, Wired, Goop and more! She is also a frequent guests on podcasts and speaks to groups at conferences and universities.
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Whether you’re navigating grief, planning ahead, or just starting to explore the conversations we often avoid, this is your go-to corner of the internet. We’ve gathered tools, guides, articles, and organizations we trust—each one chosen to support meaningful reflection, practical action, and open dialogue around death and dying.
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Welcome to Death over Drafts!
I'm Stefanie, Death over Drafts Founder
As a family caregiver consultant and end-of-life doula, I strive to provide the best guidance and support for individuals and their families as well as a valued resource for the care team during life transitions.
However, our society does not always make it easy to have conversations around death. In an effort to change that, I am "drafting" a new narrative by combining my passions: craft beer and welcoming conversations through Death over Drafts!
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Death over Drafts is a casual and fun community event to spark connection and is part of a growing movement to destigmatize important conversations on end-of-life.
Every gathering has a different vibe based on who is the Death over Drafts Crafter, aka Host. While these gatherings provide an opportunity for those who serve in the end-of-life field to gather and reflect personally and professionally when you join us at a Death over Drafts gathering one thing is constant: all are welcome.
A terrific pairing with Death over Drafts is The Death Deck, a welcomed conversation starter that lets us explore a topic we’re all obsessed with but often afraid to discuss. Another Death over Drafts feature we are buzzed about are the strong Death over Drafts Hosts aka Co-Crafters and Collaborators of different types (ie: Hospices, Healthcare Conference, Film Screenings etc…). Stefanie’s passion for craft beer and holding conversations on end-of-life also includes tapping co-crafters across the county and world!
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I am pleased to be part of a growing death-wellness movement and to provide space, and a place to honor and support individuals, families, and each other.
I hope this inspires you to join our brewing end-of-life community!
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IF YOU.....
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- Get excited about the idea of brewing conversations about end-of-life
- Enjoy organizing events
- Are or aspire to be a “go-to” end-of-life resource in your community
- Serve in the end-of-life field
- Are you a beer enthusiast, or not (it's optional)
- Want to tap into a community of like-minded individuals
- Love wearing name tags
- Are interested in hosting a Death Deck Game Night
We can help you draft a community gathering
at a brewery or other venue near you!​
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