A funeral at Home

Many times, a loved one dying at home awakens a family to a natural inclination to continue after death care in the same home environment. When we listen to the wishes of terminally ill people, they often express their hopes to die at home, as our ancestors did, in an environment that they have loved. It is quite natural to continue this unrushed, family led atmosphere into after death care, which may last for hours or even days, and becomes a vigil of release and gratitude. Following this sacred time, family may wish to continue the peace with a home funeral before the loved one is carried to their final place of rest. All of this is possible and a very positive response to the presence of death in our lives. When we create a safe space at home to honour ALL of our emotions around loss and transition, we can more easily integrate difficult experiences, and move through them with grace. And so, transformation is experienced on a deep soul level and our ancient practises lead us to heal. A funeral in our own home creates opportunity for us to absorb the shock of loss and brings healing to the living, the dying, and the dead.