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Explore Ancestral Grief & Death Care Practices

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Explore Ancestral Grief & Death Care Practices

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Are you curious about exploring ancestral death-care and experiencing creative ways to process grief? Join The Death Network at this unique event and immerse yourself in the experience of ancestral death-care practices, enjoy a grief-focused sound bath and meditation, and explore other creative grief releasing activities.

We know, this isn't your typical Saturday night activity! Death & dying aren't popular topics in our culture, and this interactive experience is a great way to learn more about how our ancestors embraced death and dying.
Crafting a meaningful end-of-life experience is something that family and friends can participate in, it's the way we used to care for our dead before the modern funeral industry became the standard. This interactive event is meant to explore the less scary side of death and go deeper into the meaning of how we care for our loved ones as a way to show respect and help us process our own grief.

What will you be experiencing at this evening of contemplating death and grief?

  • 7:00 - 8:15 You'll be invited into our welcoming space where you can immerse yourself in a realistic representation of a funeral held at home, like our ancestors used to do. A beautiful arranged shrouded body will be the cornerstone of this event with plenty of space to relax into the emotions you may be experiencing. Grief activities include meditation with a sound bath, crafting a burial mala necklace and sharing a memory on a remembrance tree. Participate as much or as little as you'd like. Our team of death care professionals will be on hand to answer questions about ancestral death care and how it can be carried out in our culture today.
  • 8:15 - 9:00 Our Death Doulas will demonstrate basic body care, end-of-life rituals and the sacred practice of shrouding.

FAQ's
Q: Are kids welcome?
A: Absolutely! One of the best things about coming to a mock funeral is kids can participate and gain an understanding of death and grief in an exploratory way. In fact, it's great for adults who haven't had a lot of experience with death too.

Q: Are home funerals legal in California?
A: Yes, they are.

Q: Why would someone consider a home funeral?
A: The benefits of home funerals may be financial, therapeutic, and spiritual. People who choose to care for their own report a sense of completion, a feeling of having done their best for the deceased, and a stronger connection to their friends, family and community.

Q: Is there really going to be a shrouded corpse?
A: Yes, but our corpse will only be acting dead.

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