Mental health conditions and deathwork
"I assumed I had no right to choose anything to do with my funeral. I didn't feel I deserved any kind of planning, because there's a chance my funeral might come about because of me & that is seen as shameful & selfish. But, of course, my death might not come about because of me. That too is possible."
What is legacy work?
‘I began by asking her to describe the piece. Then she told me the story of where she bought it, why she was drawn to it, and the memories it evoked.’
Does a natural burial cost more than cremation?
Does a natural burial cost more than cremation? Do you know how much a cremation or a natural burial costs?
What is a living tribute?
What’s the difference between a living tribute and a living funeral?
Are funeral badges a thing?
We've been creating DEAD GOOD funeral and memorial badges since 2019. It started when our friend Jackson died…
Family-led funerals
Over a week, we listened to stories and memories, we gently asked questions, we looked at photographs, we listened to music, and we suggested ideas for poignant rituals to be included in the ceremony.
Can you remember your first experience of death?
Can you remember your first experience of death? Ours was in the 1980s and was the death of a friend's pet hamster, Hammy…