by Brian Hayden | Jul 22, 2021 | Resources, Tools
This is the second excerpt we’re reprinting from “Green Burial by the Numbers” – Lee Webster’s 2016 article written for the Green Burial Council. The last section was “Who Buys Green Burial?”. This piece offers context around...
by Brian Hayden | Jul 22, 2021 | Articles, Courses, Resources, Tools
Lee Webster wrote “Green Burial by the Numbers” in 2016 for the Green Burial Council. While these numbers are five years old, the story they tell has only become more compelling. There’s so much useful information packed into this piece that...
by Brian Hayden | Jul 16, 2021 | Articles, Tools
I continue to marvel at Lee Webster’s back catalog of published articles. Some, like the reprinted article below, were written years ago but feel completely fresh for those of us discovering them for the first time. “Money and Home Funeral Guides”...
by Brian Hayden | Jun 16, 2021 | Articles, Resources, Tools
Yesterday I heard two stories that illustrate why it’s hard to earn a living wage as a full-time end of life doula. “I’m Creating So Much Value for Others” Recently I helped my client evaluate assisted living facilities. They had put down a deposit...
by Brian Hayden | Jun 7, 2021 | Articles, Tools
If you’re interested in home funerals or natural burial then you’ve probably heard of Lee Webster. She’s a prolific author and educator who advocates for common sense policy for how we care for our dead. Just in case you’re not familiar with...
by Brian Hayden | May 3, 2021 | Courses, Events, Tools
Merilynne Rush is teaching “Introduction to Home Funerals” on June 10th. Since 2009, instructor Merilynne has helped more than 50 families care for their loved one at home after death. She’s going to share her experiences, her training, and lots of...