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Beyond the Veil: Emerging Trends in Death Care
August 3 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This panel discussion will delve into the forefront of contemporary end-of-life care practices, focusing on emerging trends that are reshaping traditional approaches. Topics will include home funerals, green burial, conservation burial, and aquamation. We will dive into the history of death care in the United States and discuss the rise of the modern funeral industry.
Pelists, experts in their respective fields, will share insights, personal experiences, and practical advice, exploring how these trends are meeting the evolving needs and preferences of individuals and communities seeking more personalized and environmentally conscious approaches to end-of-life care.
Panelists:
Sara Williams: Home Funeral Guide, Life Celebrant, President of the Funeral Consumers Alliance
Anne Weston: Green Burial Advocate, Founder of the Green Burial Project
Heidi Hannapel and Jeff Masten: Founders of Bluestem Conservation Cemetery, an 87 acre nature preserve in Cedar Grove, NC
Hunter Beattie: Founder of Endswell Funeral Home, a modern, eco-friendly funeral home that offers aquamation and green burial.