Our Story
The Last Branch: The Family Tree
“When I lost my dad, I lost the last living member of my immediate family. Now it’s me and my two children. I created The Last Branch Foundation to honor the family I lost and help others feel less alone in their grief.”
Claudia Carr, Founder
Episode 1 is Claudia’s story as an animated film and an illustrated family storybook. In her family’s tree, branches don’t fall. They bloom, because love never leaves us.
Inspired by my life. Some names and details have been changed for privacy, and some conversations have been recreated from memory.
Episode 1: The Family Tree
An animated story about love, loss and the family that keeps on growing. Suitable for all ages, best watched together.
The Illustrated Storybook
The same story as a 38-page illustrated book you can read, print and share, with activities for children, teens and grown-ups.
- Seven short chapters told in Claudia’s own voice
- Let’s Talk About It questions for families
- My Family Tree and feelings activities
- Tips for helping someone who is grieving
Free to download and share for non-commercial use.
Scenes From Episode 1
