Frequently Asked Questions
What is Last Supper Foundation? Last Supper Foundation creates intimate, story-driven meals for individuals living with terminal illness. Each dinner is designed to honor a person’s life through food, memory, and presence; bringing loved ones together in a space of dignity, meaning, and connection.
Who are these dinners for? Our dinners are for individuals with terminal or life-limiting illness who wish to be honored through a shared meal with loved ones. Each experience is shaped around the honoree’s life, values, and story.
What makes a Last Supper dinner different from a typical meal? This is not a catered event. Each course represents a chapter of the honoree’s life: childhood, love, work, travel, faith, or meaningful moments. Food becomes a vessel for memory, storytelling, and connection. The focus is presence, not performance.
Is this religious or spiritual? We are non-denominational but fully devotional. We honor all spiritual paths, religious traditions, and belief systems (or none at all). Our work centers on reverence for life, love, and human dignity.
Who prepares and serves the meals? Meals are prepared by experienced chefs and served by trained volunteers who are carefully guided in hospitality, emotional presence, and care. Everyone involved is there to serve the moment.
Where do the dinners take place? Dinners may take place in a home, hospice facility, or other meaningful location, depending on the honoree’s needs and circumstances. Each setting is chosen with comfort, accessibility, and safety in mind.
Is there a cost to the honoree or their family? No. Our services are offered at no cost to the honoree and their loved ones. Last Supper Foundation is supported by donations, grants, and community partners.
How are honorees selected? We work closely with hospice organizations, palliative care teams, and community referrals. Our capacity is limited, and we prioritize care, readiness, and alignment to ensure each experience is held with integrity.
Can families or loved ones be involved in shaping the menu? Yes, deeply so. We collaborate with the honoree and their loved ones to design a menu that reflects meaningful memories, cultural traditions, and personal stories.
How do you support loved ones emotionally? Preparation and integration matter. We offer thoughtful communication before the dinner and optional post-event integration conversations to support loved ones in processing the experience.
Can I volunteer with Last Supper Foundation? Yes. Volunteers are essential to our work. All volunteers receive training in presence, hospitality, boundaries, and emotional care. We are intentional about roles, pacing, and support.
How can I support or donate? You can support our work through donations, partnerships, or sharing our mission with others. Every contribution helps us honor more lives through food and presence.
Is this connected to assisted dying or end-of-life medical decisions? No. We do not participate in medical, legal, or assisted-dying processes. Our role is purely relational, ceremonial, and supportive.
How do I learn more or make a referral? You can reach us through our website contact form or email. We’re happy to have a conversation to see if a Last Supper experience may be a good fit.