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LiElla Kelly, After-Death Care Educator

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What Is Home Funeral?

A home funeral is a personal, family-centered celebration planned and carried out by family and friends. It's not a new idea. Until the late 1800s, "home funerals" were simply called funerals. When a loved one died, families washed and dressed them, combed their hair and laid them out. While neighbors built the casket or wound the shroud, others dug the grave, made a meal, or sat with the body to say their goodbyes. 


Home funerals are legal in all 50 states. In Montana, families can take care of everything that is necessary on their own, without hiring a funeral director.  Some families may prefer to hire a funeral director to provide specific services. These usually include filling out paperwork and transportation, but hands-on care is still an option. There is no right or wrong way to do things. 


Caring for the body of a loved one is safe and possible. Home funerals are a beautiful, meaningful, cost-effective option to help us say goodbye.


After-death Care Educators are not Funeral Directors and we do not care for the dead or plan funerals. Rather, we serve as guides. We provide education and support to those who wish to care for their own.

  • Visit the National Home Funeral Alliance
  • Death Becomes Her Podcast: Home Funerals

Education

After-Death Care & Home Funeral Support

A home funeral is a personal, family-centered celebration planned and carried out by family and friends. Caring for the body of a loved one is safe and possible. Home funerals are a beautiful, meaningful, cost-effective option to help us say goodbye.

Home Funeral Education Package

$250

Education

Included

  • The local and state laws and regulations surrounding home funeral.
  • After-death care: proper bathing and cooling techniques.
  • Supplies list. A customizable list of everything you will need to confidently care for your loved one.

In the Moment Guidance (Virtual or In-person)

Included

  • Care set-up: table, basins, rags, etc..
  • Emotional support during after-death care so you can confidently care for your loved one.

Visitation

Included

  • Set the scene: Suggestions and assistance to create an environment that honors your loved one while providing a comfortable setting for family and friends.
  • Hosting: Facilitate visitors, decorating, food preparation, etc..

Funeral Home Coordination

Included

  • Many families choose to blend home funeral elements with the services of a local funeral home.  This allows families to personally care for their loved ones in a familiar setting but offers the convenience of hiring the services of a funeral home for tasks such as paperwork, transportation and disposition, etc..

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