by Brian Hayden | Jun 8, 2023 | Articles, Resources, Tools
This is a story about how green burial can be part of a solution to address city planning challenges. It’s a case study unfolding right now in Durham, North Carolina. The story is told by Erica Xavier-Beauvoir. I met Erica in the Green Burial Council’s ‘Green Burial...
by Brian Hayden | May 25, 2023 | Articles, Courses, Resources, Tools
The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP) has approved the Green Funeral Services course for 12 contact hours for funeral director continuing education. Every state has their own licensing requirements, but APFSP-approved courses are recognized by...
by Brian Hayden | Apr 18, 2023 | Articles, Courses
“Doulas and After-Death Care” is a new course from Lee Webster. It’s purpose-built to answer all of the specific questions death doulas have about operating in the real world. "Doulas and After-Death Care: Bridging Both Worlds" This course...
by Brian Hayden | Mar 7, 2023 | Articles, Courses, Events, Tools
We’re partnering with the Green Burial Council to provide the Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Services. This 13 module program is designed for practitioners interested in environmentally sustainable funeral services. This two-part program is the...
by Brian Hayden | Feb 9, 2023 | Articles, Courses
Most hospice voluneers don’t know much about home funerals. They don’t understand the laws, best practices, or how to be supportive of families choosing to care for their dead in this way. It’s not their fault – hospice volunteers have so many...
by Brian Hayden | Nov 18, 2022 | Articles, Resources, Tools
I’m so impressed by the brand that Lovers created in partnership with Poppy’s Funerals. The images, typography, colors…all of it. They stir up such different feelings in me than the traditional funeral branding, so I want to shine a light on this...
