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I just met with three members of the board, a landscape architect, and a media specialist at a local cemetery that does natural burial. We stood around the recent natural burial sites and talked about how beautiful it was, what …
New groups forming in Michigan
If you live in Grand Rapids, Traverse City, or near Petoskey and want to join with others who are learning about home funeral and green burial, let me know. I just led a workshop with very enthusiastic and receptive folks …
Connectedness in Life and Death
I have just listened to one of the finest discussions I have ever heard about the connectedness in life and death. This radio interview with two women who are “dying” has so deeply affected the way I “live.” I am …
Furthering the conversation
I had a wonderful meeting with a Native American group last night. A man from the Board of Directors of the local cemetery that does natural burials was there. Very informative, good conversation, laying the groundwork to accommodate people’s wishes, …
Blessed Release
My friend just told me the most beautiful story of his 93-year-old mother’s death this week. He was able to keep vigil at her bedside, with the help of his brother and nephew. His wife and young daughter, priest, hospice …