Caring for Your Own: Community-led, Family-directed After-death Care

Before there were hospices and funeral homes, people would tend to the body of a loved one at home, often surrounded by family, friends and community. Today, these traditional practices are being revived through home vigils and home funerals. In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of caring for your own after death has occurred. Through storytelling and reflection, we’ll explore individual beliefs and cultural traditions. We will also cover legal, financial and practical matters–including moving the body and hands-on body care–to empower you to create a beautiful experience at home.