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Raising awareness about death and dying. Videos, resources, and articles on making death a natural, community-involved process.

  • Thistles
    Community Education | News and Events

    Human Composting: A Natural Return to the Earth

    Have you heard of human composting? It’s not as “icky” as it sounds. For those seeking meaningful, sustainable options, human composting—also called natural organic reduction—is a process that offers just that: a return to the earth in the most literal sense.

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  • Ontario Landscape by Laura Silver
    Community Education | Death Doula Stories | News and Events

    When is a Blog not a Blog?

    When it’s a newsletter! Hi Everyone! This isn’t my usual blog post, but I’ve been reflecting that it has been about a year since I first started publishing on my website. Perhaps an update is in order! I have had a very busy twelve months. A year ago, I had just accompanied one of my…

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  • Senior Women Coffin And Funeral In Church
    Community Education | Spiritual Reflections

    When “the Villain” in Your Life Dies: Grief and Eulogy

    Have you ever been to a funeral of a loved one and wondered if you were in the right place because the eulogy was so different from what you knew of that person?

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  • Caring Woman Assisting Her Friend With Cancer
    Community Education | Death Doula Stories

    The Ups and Downs of Being a Death Doula: A Personal Reflection

    A death doula provides compassionate support through life’s final transition, offering emotional and spiritual guidance to the dying and their families. A fulfilling role that bridges medical and personal care.

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  • Sprout growing from soil
    Community Education

    New Practices in Aftercare: Aquamation and Human Composting

    In recent years, two new, eco-friendly alternatives have emerged: aquamation and human composting. These methods are gaining traction as people seek greener, more sustainable ways to say goodbye to their loved ones. In this blog I’ll share what these practices are, how they began, whether they’re available in Canada, and their environmental benefits.

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  • An elderly woman reviewing her online accounts
    Community Education

    Dying in an Electronic World

    Preparing your electronic accounts for your death is a crucial yet often overlooked task. It helps ensure that your digital assets are managed properly.

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  • Original Art with heart images
    Community Education | Passages | Spiritual Reflections

    Legacy of Love

    The website Living with Purpose says that, “Your Personal Legacy is more than simply a statement of how you wish to be remembered after you pass on. It is something that enriches your life and reveals you and what your life is about to your family, friends, and your community.”

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  • Young Couple Watching Sad Movie
    Community Education | Spiritual Reflections

    Death in the Movies

    Believe it or not research suggests that there is a correlation between sad movies and our happiness – the idea being that by watching heart-wrenching movies, we appreciate more what we have in our own lives. Watching sad movies can also validate our own feelings of grief, depression and angst.

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  • Elederly woman reviews bill of rights on laptop
    Community Education

    The Dying Person’s Bill of Rights

    Explore the critical rights of the dying with the Dying Person’s Bill of Rights, a cornerstone for ethical end-of-life care and advocacy.

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  • Death education workshop participants
    Community Education

    Death Education Workshops – a Safe Space to Learn

    What happens when you try to talk about dying and death with your family and friends?

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  • Pink thistles in a green field with a blue sky with puffy clouds
    Community Education

    Cremation: A Rising Trend

    Cremation rates in Canada have soared, with many opting for urns or scattering ashes, reflecting a shift from traditional burial practices.

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  • A stack of books related to death and dying
    Community Education

    Finding Solace and Inspiration in Books

    Studying for my Death Doula Certification, I cherished real books for their tangible connection to wisdom on mortality and care at life’s end.

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