About the Educator

We admire
the death of leaves
why not our own?
-- Tom Bahti

It took my work in hospice to understand my father's words from many years ago. As a leaf dies, it's color can grow more beautiful. That beauty touches all who see it. As a witness to the dying process, I seek the opportunity for beauty amidst the challenges and transformations that can occur.

-- Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN


A RN since 1976, Tani has spent over half her career in the field of hospice and palliative care. Recognizing how fear, misinformation and lack of information can negatively impact decision-making and the dying experience, she is passionate about, and committed to improving end of life care through education.

Certified both in Thanatology and in Hospice and
Palliative Nursing, Tani is a frequent lecturer for the medical and nursing schools and community groups, Tani has developed clinical training programs for healthcare professionals and volunteers, participated in end of life research and produced teaching tools. Writer and producer of the award winning video, Living Through Dying - The Struggle for Grace, she is now director of Pathways: Education & Consultation In End of Life Care.

Tani's full title is Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN (Registered Nurse, Certified in Thanatology, Certified in Hospice & Palliative Nursing).

Tani is available for professional and community talks and workshops designed to meet the specific needs of your group.

Tani Bahti is also Founder and Executive Director of "Passages - Support & Education in End of Life Issues" whose mission is to provide compassionate guidance in end of life issues throught support, education and research. The website can be found at this address: passageseducation.org.


Please feel free to call for more information: 520-400-0274.

Lance Sholdt, PhD

Stephen Minister & Volunteer