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A community gathering where conversations about life and mortality are encouraged. This space allows for shared thoughts/experiences, feelings, questions, clarity, and curiosity on topics of life, death/dying, grief, near death experiences, etc. There is no agenda, just open dialogue, sometimes meditation is used to relax into the space as the words “dying and death” seem to jolt people because it is so taboo. Holding a death cafe is a way to explore the inevitable in a safe, non-judgmental space providing opportunity for people to feel supported and nourished, as well as honor the loss that takes place when someone and/or parts of ourselves die.

Home funerals are legal in all states allowing families to care for the body of a loved one at home; bringing back the traditions of our ancestors. Having a funeral at home provides the freedom to plan it your own way without restrictions, assists in healing the grieving process, diminishes trauma, and decreases fear.

Green burial offers minimal impact on the earth as it permits the body to undergo complete decomposition naturally and chemically free. The body is shrouded in organic cloth and placed in a casket made of organic materials. The body is not embalmed, and there is no vault, or tamping involved (depending on cemetery guidelines).

It is less harmful to the environment aiding in the conservation of natural resource, it reduces carbon footprint, allows for a sense of control over your own body and peace of mind, and it reduces funeral costs.

A gentle cremation process that utilizes 95% water and 5% Potassium Hydroxide or Sodium Hydroxide by which water is heated to 200 degrees F allowing the body to dissolve into liquid.

This form of disposition reduces carbon footprint, and neutralizes toxins in the body - chemo, embalming chemicals, and infectious organisms. The family receives remains in two ways:

1) Liquid effluent that can be used as plant/soil nutrition

2) Cremulated bones (ashes) pathogen and disease free; receives about 20% more