Death and Dying

Biodegradable coffins the latest green 'must have' Death is not a topic that is avoided within Druidry. Rather, it is a part of nature that we seek to understand, that we might live happily beside it, facing it with dignity and honour. On these pages, we shall look at how we might do that ethically - both in terms of our philosophy and theology, and as human beings in a physical world.

If you woud like to contribute to these pages, please email us.

Articles

Ethical Dying : an article by Kris Hughes
Preparing for Death : an article by Bobcat
Death and Dying Workbook (pdf) : a form to help prepare for your own death (American edition; let us know if you can adapt it for Britain)
The Problem with Cremation : an article by Bobcat

Resources

A List of Celebrants and Priests held by The Druid Network
Natural Burial Grounds : an article and site list by Bobcat
Willow Coffins an article by an English willow coffin maker
Making a Will with Will Aid an article with weblink on making a Will without charge, by Lara Sorrell
Living Wills an article by Phil Whitehorse
A Green Funeral Company some words by Rupert Callendar and a list of companies.

The Natural Death Centre : gives advice over the phone, publishing a list of natural burial grounds, and the invaluable Natural Death Handbook (see below).
6 Blackstock Mews, 6 Blackstock Road, London N4 2BT, England
Tel : 0871 288 2098
http://www.naturaldeath.org.uk

Books

If you can recommend any books about living/working with the dying, with death and grieving, please let us know.

The New Natural Death Handbook
Ed. Stephanie Wienrich
(Rider, 2004, £14.99 incl p&p)
6 Blackstock Mews, 6 Blackstock Road, London N4 2BT, England
Tel : 0871 288 2098
http://www.naturaldeath.org.uk

The Good Death Guide
Michael Dunn
(Pathways, 2000, £12.95)

Video Links

Some Youtube videos:
Woodland Burials - an introduction
Eco-pods - Biodegradable coffins the latest green 'must have'
Green Burial - USA
What is Green Burial? - USA