Learning From Others

Stories tell and they teach, and the stories recounted here do both. We are deeply grateful to those who have shared the intimate details of their loved ones in the following stories and photographs. If you have a home funeral story to share, please contact us.

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• First-hand stories about family-and community-led home funeral experiences from families

Heidi's Story

Heidi's marvelous life included a home funeral surrounded by family and a green burial nearby, just as she had hoped for.
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Penney's Story

Penney's kitchen had a coffin with a pot of markers sitting on top of it, strategically placed to look over the raised beds in the yard.
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Kathleen's Story

Kathleen​'s death and subsequent home funeral was both simple and complex, with surprising obstacles and rewards.
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