A Continuum of CareHistorically, care for the dead was handled by family and community, practices that are still maintained by some cultures and religious groups. Where deathcare has been outsourced to the funeral industry, the movement to relearn and reclaim these practices has described this approach as a home funeral.
Information on these How To pages will assist families and community members in Virginia with handling some or all of these functions associated with caring for the dead, including Perform Body Care, Complete Paperwork, Arrange Disposition, Transport the Dead, Create Ceremony, Go Out Greener. If you choose to hire professionals to handle or assist with any of these functions, read Work with Professionals for tips on getting what you want and need, no more or less. |
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