*the chronology and procedure of filling out and filing end of life documentation
*options for transportation from place of death to home and again to the place of final disposition
*Instructions on how to prepare and preserve the body for viewing
*information on a large range of biodegradable coffin, shroud and urn options, including how to make and/or decorate your own, if desired
*ideas on how to elicit personal, meaningful family/community participation and expression
*considerations of the unique needs of children
*educational advocate in relationship with hospitals, coroners, crematories, cemeteries and vital statistics departments
*List of local cremetories willing to work with the family member acting as the funeral director and their price list for services.
*Information on local cemeteries who offer vault free burials and will work independently with families. Information on Conservational Burial Preserves
Support Services At the Time of Death $35/hour
These include any additional support services after the initial 3 hour consultation.
I can spend as little as 1 hour or up to 6 hours in a given day with the family in the home as requested and seems appropriate. During these time I can offer any of the following hands on services:
*Facilitation in eliciting meaningful community participation and expression
*Assistance with any children's needs.
*Help with cleaning and preparing the home. Help with any food preparation or grocery errands
*Video documentation for any part of the process or ceremony as requested.
*Yoga relaxation and breathing exercises for strength, clarity and emotional equilibrium
*Help planning a ceremony