Beyond keeping the body at home, a home funeral can be whatever is comfortable for you and your family - this could be keeping your loved one at home for several hours in order to sit with their body- it could be elaborate or intimate- it could last up to three days.

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Don't feel pressure to conform to any idea of a home funeral that isn't exactly what brings you comfort and feels safe. What you want for yourself or your loved one.

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Grand Finale: Death Doula Services can assist in many aspects of your vision. Maybe you want to be surrounded by flowers as the sun sets. Maybe you hate flowers and would prefer Ska music playing while your family and friends gather to tell stories around you.

 

This can also include designing your own funeral shroud. No artistic background required, just ask about options and what this looks like. This could also include inviting children to decorate a cardboard container for the loved one to rest in until they get to their final destination.

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What are the legal requirements for a home funeral? Each state has different laws that may require you to hire a funeral director to file a death certificate or transport a body. This won't affect the keeping the body at home for your home funeral.