Home Funeral Doula packages:
What is a home funeral?
Until 150 years ago, everyone had a home funeral. Families cared for their dead, and people came to the home to visit and pay their respects. The funeral was simple, and the family participated in the burial. You can do the same today if you want a natural, less expensive option that allows more time with your loved one and an enhanced sense of closure.
Just like a traditional funeral at funeral home, there are a few steps to home funerals. The first step is “laying out” the body, or getting it prepared. After that is gathering visitors (as desired) and having a funeral, gathering or celebration. Last, your loved one’s body goes to its final resting place.
We discuss what’s involved in laying out the body and keeping it at home. To lay out or prepare the body of the deceased, you’ll need a few people, some supplies, and a sense of humor. It's not difficult, it's just different. Because it's different, I’ll guide you every step of the way.
Some people like to have a vigil, wake or visitation period. I'll help you set that up, and keep things running smoothly for you and your guests.
Next, I’ll help you create a fitting send off for your loved one, whether that's a funeral, celebration, or something in between. I’ll be there to make sure everything goes smoothly by taking care of “housekeeping” activities like phone calls, correspondence, arranging for celebrants, receiving guests, arranging flowers, and hiring caterers. I can help with whatever creates ease for you, and allows your focus to rest where you need it.
What is a home funeral?
Until 150 years ago, everyone had a home funeral. Families cared for their dead, and people came to the home to visit and pay their respects. The funeral was simple, and the family participated in the burial. You can do the same today if you want a natural, less expensive option that allows more time with your loved one and an enhanced sense of closure.
Just like a traditional funeral at funeral home, there are a few steps to home funerals. The first step is “laying out” the body, or getting it prepared. After that is gathering visitors (as desired) and having a funeral, gathering or celebration. Last, your loved one’s body goes to its final resting place.
We discuss what’s involved in laying out the body and keeping it at home. To lay out or prepare the body of the deceased, you’ll need a few people, some supplies, and a sense of humor. It's not difficult, it's just different. Because it's different, I’ll guide you every step of the way.
Some people like to have a vigil, wake or visitation period. I'll help you set that up, and keep things running smoothly for you and your guests.
Next, I’ll help you create a fitting send off for your loved one, whether that's a funeral, celebration, or something in between. I’ll be there to make sure everything goes smoothly by taking care of “housekeeping” activities like phone calls, correspondence, arranging for celebrants, receiving guests, arranging flowers, and hiring caterers. I can help with whatever creates ease for you, and allows your focus to rest where you need it.
