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Learning From Others

Stories tell and they teach, and the stories recounted here do both. We are deeply grateful to those who have shared the intimate details of their loved ones in the following stories and photographs. If you have a home funeral story to share, please contact us.

On This Page

  • First-hand stories about family-and community-led home funeral experiences from Oregon families

Max's Story

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Max, 4, was buried in the family ranch cemetery, but authorities mistakenly thwarted the release of his body... Read more...

Karen's Story

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Karen served as funeral director for her father, who was buried at White Eagle in a casket built by a friend.
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David's Story

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David died far from home but was honored with a home funeral in an Airbnb and a place of remembrance in his widow’s new house. Read more...

Vera Luna's Story

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Justin and Lina’s midwives and community carried them through the home burial of their newborn daughter. Read more...

Marcy's Story

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Marcy’s community organized her home funeral and green burial, with some tasks handled by a funeral home.
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Mark's Story

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Mark’s family challenged pioneer cemetery rules to bury him in a sheet for a shroud with a '62 Suburban for a hearse. Read more​...

Jamie's Story

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Jamie was buried at home on her rural property with the help of a supportive local mortician.
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Bill's Story

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Bill’s friends came together in a ceremony of farewell before his death and a candlelight walk the night after. Read more...

Kim's Story

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Kim, 34, dealt with her lung cancer diagnosis by convening her friends to talk about her death and touring a cremation facility. Read more...

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  • Home
  • How To
    • Get Help Now
    • Learn the Law
    • Have a Home Funeral
    • Perform Body Care
    • Complete Paperwork
    • Arrange Disposition
    • Transport the Dead
    • Create Ceremony
    • Go Out Greener
    • Pay for a Funeral
    • Work with Professionals
  • Learn More
    • Resources for Professionals
    • Tools for Community Education
    • Books, Articles, Organizations
    • Glossary
    • Sample Forms
    • Media Kit
    • Pandemic Care Guide >
      • Pandemic Care Guide
      • Practical Guidelines
      • Ceremony Resources
      • Articles
      • Covid-19 FAQs
    • FAQs
  • Stories
    • Read Their Stories
    • Max's Story
    • David's Story
    • Mark's Story
    • Karen's Story
    • Jamie's Story
    • Marcy's Story
    • Kim's Story
    • Bill's Story
    • Vera Luna's Story
  • Blog
  • Contact