WHAT IS DCNTX?

A community initiative enhancing awareness concerning death and dying

Support for deathworkers

Social and networking events

MEET THE COLLECTIVE


  • CO-FOUNDER

    Based in Dallas, Texas, and raised in a Detroit suburb, Tammy McNary is a visual artist and a death doula. She founded TRUE DEATH EXPERIENCE, an initiative focused on providing end-of-life support for individuals and their loved ones. Alongside this effort, Tammy co-founded Death Collective North Texas in 2023, a group dedicated to offering community education and support for those involved in end-of-life care. This year, she hosted the first Oak Cliff Death Cafe, with plans to continue the event regularly. Prior to her current roles, Tammy spent two decades as a teaching artist in public elementary schools, nurturing children's creative expression. Tammy's artwork serves as a means of exploring emotions, reflecting her commitment to fostering understanding and empathy. Trained by INELDA, she also volunteers with a local nonprofit hospice.


  • CO-FOUNDER

    Discovering a passion for death work at the age of 10, Britna initially had aspirations of becoming a mortician.

    However, after watching a video of Alua Arthur, she found her true calling in Death Doula work. Britna was certified through Alua Arthur’s Going With Grace and is a member of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance.

    She hosts a monthly Death Café, and is available for public speaking engagements. Britna also utilizes her artistic skills to add a unique touch to death-related rituals and memorial pieces.


  • CO-FOUNDER | PR + MARKETING

    A deathcare enthusiast, Brenda obtained EOL doula training (INELDA) and seeks to support deathcare workers via public relations, marketing and networking.

  • CO-FOUNDER

    As a death doula, I provide the comfort, support, and guidance I wish I’d had during my father’s four short days in hospice. My goal is to keep anyone else from experiencing the uncertainty and anxiety I felt while trying to keep him comfortable during his final hours. Losing my father inspired me to start my end-of-life doula training.

    My services in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area include but are not limited to, written and video legacy projects, visits to provide support to the primary caregiver and their family, pre-planning to discuss a client’s wishes, celebration of life planning, and vigil planning. Each month, I host a Death Cafe, an open forum to talk about death, a topic not everyone feels comfortable discussing.

    By working closely with a loved one and their family members at the end of life, I help them understand the natural dying process and work to reduce their anxiety and fear. I know how it feels to lose someone close, and I am dedicated to supporting everyone involved during a challenging and emotional time.