March 20—Natural Death Care: Home Funeral and Green Burial

Merilynne Rush of Home Funeral Guide, of After Death Home Care Consulting will give an exploration of current funeral practices and alternative approaches, including legal and financial considerations.

• An overview of the history of the funeral industry (or, how we got to where we are)
• Current cultural practices and definitions
• The cost comparison between conventional and home funerals
• Legal information (understanding what is Law and what is Common Practice)
• A photo essay of one family’s home funeral, involving children
• An overview of how to care for your own dead at home
• An explanation of green Burial and where it is available, with photos
• Discussion and Q & A

Merilynne Rush is a nurse and midwife with 25 years professional experience who educates and consults about natural death care options, including home funeral and green burial.

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