Weaving a Life in Deathwork

About this episode

Sarah talks with India West about their experiences in deathwork, including funeral arrangements and natural burial advocacy.

Today, Sarah talks with India West, a farmer, willow casket weaver and natural burial advocate in Indiana. India made the funeral arrangements for their mother after her sudden death, followed by caring for their father at the end of his life and honoring his wishes to be buried in the conservation burial ground he was instrumental in developing in the state of Indiana. See the links below to view (and order!) India's handcrafted willow caskets and the Warren Prairie Sanctuary. https://www.ri...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah

Guest: India West

Topics covered

• deathwork
• natural burial
• funeral arrangements
• casket weaving
• family care

Keywords

• deathwork
• natural burial
• willow casket
• funeral arrangements
• family care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Home Funeral Alliance

Places: Indiana, Warren Prairie Sanctuary

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