We have a great opportunity to learn about family-led home funerals and natural burial from Beth Knox, founder of Crossings: Caring for Our Own at Death. She will be coming to Arizona for a workshop in Prescott, focusing upon:

• How a home vigil can bring meaning, dignity, and healing at the time of a loved one’s passing
• Legal rights and responsibilities at the time of death
• How to wash, prepare, and “lay out” the body for up to a 3-day vigil at home
• How to work with a funeral director to get only the services you need
• How to transport the body to a gravesite or crematorium
• “Green” burial options
• Integrating home funeral care with your religious or spiritual beliefs

Here is a short video that introduces you to Beth and tells one couple’s story about a home funeral experience:

Home Funeral Story with Beth Knox

You can download the workshop registration form from the Crossings site and send your information to the coordinator as listed.

Let me know if you are interested as I will be attending and would like to organize a carpool. Thanks!

Kristine