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Body Care in Death In-Person Practice

  • DAAC 1553 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI, 49505 United States (map)

A deeply meaningful and intimate way to honor our beloved ones after death and feel empowered in the process. This experience is a loving way to honor the life and body of our transitioned ones while receiving the gifts that arise. Together, we will make space for education, empowerment, ritual, ceremony and celebration. You will learn, practical, legal, energetic, spiritual and emotional tools for body care in death for home & place-based celebrations.

During this workshop you will learn:

  • How to create a nurturing environment around death transition

  • How to wash and care for the body

  • How to dress the body

  • How to anoint the body

  • How to shroud the body

  • How to prepare for vigil

  • Supplies used during home funeral

  • Brief history of Body Care

  • Green options for the body after death

  • How to find state laws concerning the family’s rights after the death of a loved one

  • Death Celebrations

  • So much more

This workshop also offers a reweaving of death practices and perceptions, offers healing & invites grief to be expressed and witnessed however it shows up. Bring your open hearts, presence and curiosity. All feelings that may arise will be held with great tenderness and care.

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

I’m thrilled to see this event has pinged your heart in curious ways.

In the spirit of cultivating a meaningful & intimate experience, this practice session is limited to 10 spots.

Pay what you can options are:

$55 // $66 // $77 // $88

Please fill out this form and make your payment using the payment option buttons below. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of reserving your place.