Sacred Crossing Workshop~Home Funerals
Name:
Sacred Crossing Workshop~Home Funerals
Date:
January 21, 2012
Time:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Event Description:
a sacred crossing workshop: home funerals – caring for our dead: part i
with Rev. Kim Farmer, CNCM & Rev. Kenneth Farmer, CNCM
Saturday January 21, 2012 Workshop Registration: Love Offering
1 pm - 5pm For More Information & Directions:
Location: Healing Pathways Center Ava, MO 683-0862 http://www.healingpathways4u.com
Death is a normal and natural family experience. It is a part of life and is a transition that we all face. In the deep spiritual belief of many cultures, the assisting of the soul and body at the time of transition is a cornerstone. Up until the 20th Century it was a tradition that was practiced regularly by families, churches and communities in this country as well. We honor that belief and tradition by the work of the Sacred Crossing Program. Our work is in the educating and support of families, churches, and groups who want to learn more of this nearly lost cultural practice of providing before and after death care for their loved ones.
Home funerals can provide more meaningful end-of-life rituals helping families take the time they need to grieve in a familiar environment. In the comfort of their own home or special place, family members experience less fear of death and they are free to mourn in their own way. This more natural pacing deeply honors the deceased and the experience. Additionally, being involved in this way helps in the grieving process. It gives more closure to the loss of a loved one as well as being a part of the healing process. In addition, Home Funerals are considerably less expensive compared to commercial burials.
Rev. Kenneth and Rev. Kim have worked for many years in the area of providing spiritual aid to the dying at their time of transition – as well as helping those of the family create a personal and peaceful environment bringing respect, honor and sacredness to their loved one’s “sacred crossing”.
In this Workshop we will focus on detailed information on how to provide after-death care. Including:
sacred crossing is a neshamah prayer circle® program
For more information please contact us at:
Prayers@NeshamahPrayerCircle.org
www.NeshamahPrayerCircle.org
(417) 683-1700
with Rev. Kim Farmer, CNCM & Rev. Kenneth Farmer, CNCM
Saturday January 21, 2012 Workshop Registration: Love Offering
1 pm - 5pm For More Information & Directions:
Location: Healing Pathways Center Ava, MO 683-0862 http://www.healingpathways4u.com
Death is a normal and natural family experience. It is a part of life and is a transition that we all face. In the deep spiritual belief of many cultures, the assisting of the soul and body at the time of transition is a cornerstone. Up until the 20th Century it was a tradition that was practiced regularly by families, churches and communities in this country as well. We honor that belief and tradition by the work of the Sacred Crossing Program. Our work is in the educating and support of families, churches, and groups who want to learn more of this nearly lost cultural practice of providing before and after death care for their loved ones.
Home funerals can provide more meaningful end-of-life rituals helping families take the time they need to grieve in a familiar environment. In the comfort of their own home or special place, family members experience less fear of death and they are free to mourn in their own way. This more natural pacing deeply honors the deceased and the experience. Additionally, being involved in this way helps in the grieving process. It gives more closure to the loss of a loved one as well as being a part of the healing process. In addition, Home Funerals are considerably less expensive compared to commercial burials.
Rev. Kenneth and Rev. Kim have worked for many years in the area of providing spiritual aid to the dying at their time of transition – as well as helping those of the family create a personal and peaceful environment bringing respect, honor and sacredness to their loved one’s “sacred crossing”.
In this Workshop we will focus on detailed information on how to provide after-death care. Including:
- Practical And Spiritual Aspects Of Caring For Our Dead
- Returning To Simply Caring For Our Own At The Time Of Death
- Assessing If A Home Funeral Is A Good Fit For You And Your Family
- Considering What To Do At The Time Of Death
- Caring For The Body – Bathing, Preparation & Preservation For A Home Vigil
- Reviewing The Legal Requirements For A Family Directed Funeral
- Clarifying State Laws
- Exploring Challenges And Fears
- Engaging Family, Loved Ones And Friends In The Process
- Explaining Final Disposition Choices, Including Green Or Natural Burial
- Discussing Environmental, Psychological And Spiritual Impacts Of Various Choices
- Creating A Community
- Discovering Local Resources
- Demonstrating Practicalities
- Sharing Simple Rituals & Experiences
sacred crossing is a neshamah prayer circle® program
For more information please contact us at:
Prayers@NeshamahPrayerCircle.org
www.NeshamahPrayerCircle.org
(417) 683-1700
