About Miranda

"Everyone is equal in death" - a powerful idea, but rarely true in practice. I believe everyone deserves a healthy relationship with mortality grounded in accurate facts, science, history and most importantly- is grounded in their beliefs and culture.

I have attended too many funerals in my life that are cold, impersonal, and did not reflect any aspect of the recently departed. When I heard about the 'death positive movement' and that loved ones could be celebrated in a non secular and personal way I felt called to this path - to not just help those in grief but that of the departed- to honor the beloved dead fully and accurately at the grand finale of their life on earth.

I whole heartedly believe in the veneration of our ancestors - and to become a loving ancestor in the future- the work must begin in the here and now.

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As a member of The Order of the Good Death I believe in the following:

I believe that by hiding death and dying behind closed doors we do more harm than good to our society.

I believe that the culture of silence around death should be broken through discussion, gatherings, art, innovation, and scholarship

I believe that talking about and engaging with my inevitable death is not morbid, but displays a natural curiosity about the human condition.

I believe that the dead body is not dangerous, and that everyone should be empowered (should they wish to be) to be involved in care for their own dead.

I believe that the laws that govern death, dying and end-of-life care should ensure that a person's wishes are honored, regardless of sexual, gender, racial or religious identity.

I believe that my death should be handled in a way that does not do great harm to the environment.

I believe that my family and friends should know my end of life wishes, and that I should have the necessary paperwork to back- up those wishes.

I believe that my open, honest advocacy around death can make a difference, and can change culture.

Experience, Certifications, Training

2023-present

2020-2023

2010-2020

International Death Life Movement (IDLM) End of Life Doula Specialist Program Graduate
Deathschool Graduate under the tutelage of The Deathwives
Member of the National Home Funeral Alliance
Member of The Order of Good Death
Death Doula and End of Life Caregiver Journey with Francesca Lynn Arnoldy
Funeral Celebrant Training with The Deathwives
Home Funeral Training with The Deathwives

Event planning and coordinating for the corporate sector.

10 years experience in media production. This background includes coordinating events and persons as well as technical items (lights, mics, media files) and wardrobe/ make up assistant.