I want to emphasize the myriad ways in which we are working to open hearts and minds. There is our direct work, guiding those searching for a meaningful way to acknowledge loss. We are there for them whether or not they are able to conduct a home vigil with the body.
Over the last year, we have guided families facing the trauma of loss from suicide. In these instances, our role was to provide ideas around “being with death” and after-death ritual that could cultivate hope for healing. There was no “home funeral” but with these families, we co-created a meaningful, beautiful ritual without the body present.
Natural Transitions was once again responsible for hosting a national conference on holistic and green funerary care – Building Bridges to Bring Death Care Back Home, which attracted nearly 100 participants from all over the country. We were also the catalyst for the formation of the National Home Funeral Alliance, uniting home death care advocates from around the country.
Our plans for the new year include:
A new, multilevel certificate program in End of Life Transition Guidance – February 25,26,27 2010
Community workshops on Advance Directives for end of life care
A magazine on end-of-life issues
An educational film series on dying, death and after-death care
We have flourished this long with the generosity of a community of supporters. We’d like to be there for you, your family, and your community, safeguarding your rights and helping you navigate the terrain of deathcare in a way that brings healing and peace.
Your tax deductible contribution is so valuable to us! Please use the enclosed envelope for your convenience.
In peace,
Karen van Vuuren – Executive Director/Founder, Natural Transitions
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