Welcome to NHFREA, where it is our mission
to support informed funeral consumer choice
through education and advocacy
to support informed funeral consumer choice
through education and advocacy
What to do when someone dies is a mystery to most of us. But there is movement to regain the lost skills and self-reliance of previous generations, driven by a vision of creating more affordable, eco-friendly, meaningful and authentic ways of memorializing and caring for our own dead ourselves, in our own homes, in our churches, and in our communities. This movement is gaining momentum, guided by ethical and environmentally conscious values, seeking more congruent methods and practices that reflect our vision for the planet and provide a sense of place for those left behind.
For many, that will mean learning how to conduct a home funeral; for others, it will mean searching for a funeral director who will honor their unique ideas; for still others it will mean advocating for change in our municipal cemetery, hospital, and government laws and policies. However this reform in funeral practices and responsibility resonates with you, we are here to educate, to support, and to nurture new ideas that will change the way we do death in the best possible ways.
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
The Environmental and Community Health Benefits of Green Burials
New Hampshire Health Climate May 13 6 pm Online Register NH Doula Confab
May 22, 2025 7 pm Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81615456625 If you're a doula or a wannabe, jump on a call and meet your doula neighbors! Creating Digestible Natural Burial Data
Green Burial Council May 28 7 pm EST Online Registration available soon Cremation in the Natural Burial Cemetery
Panorama Natural Burial Cemetery June 3 6 pm EST In person at Panorama in Earlysville, VA or by Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472605616 See details here Pushing Up Daisies: How Your Natural Burial Can Contribute to Climate Resiliency
Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Plymouth NH August 3 9:30 am In person |
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Navigating the American Funeral
Aging Resource Center September 12 10 am Online Register The Eco-Friendly Funeral: Home Funerals and Green Burials
Aging Resource Center September 26 10 am Online Register Learn moreLooking for a presentation for your event? Or seeking assistance with green burial in your town? Contact Lee at [email protected]
![]() Free and paid online classes at Redesigning the End.com
Green Burial Masterclass Green Funeral Services Doulas and After-Death Care: Bridging Both Worlds Hospice and Home Funerals In-Service Series After-Death Care Mini Course for Doulas, Guides, and Individuals Read teaching testimonials here: https://osher.dartmouth.edu/get_involved/study_leaders/meet_study_leaders/leewebster/ |
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