THE HOME FUNERAL GUIDEBOOK
About the Home Funeral Guide
This labor of love was created by the Home Funeral Alliance Board with the help of our community volunteers.
Our Home Funeral Guide is available for FREE. Any donation you can make supports our ongoing work to provide education and outreach services that help people care for others at home, after death.
Topics covered include:
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Planning a Home Funeral
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Building Community
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Bodycare at Home
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Disposition After a Home Funeral
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Grief & Vigils
DID YOU KNOW?
As of Fall 2023, the Home Funeral Guide has been downloaded or purchased in paperback over 2,000 times, spanning across twenty countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Aruba, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Lebanon, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, and Trinidad & Tobago.
Sample some of the material featured in the Home Funeral Alliance Guidebook here: Bodycare & Cooling.
GET YOUR DIGITAL COPY TODAY
Planning a meaningful farewell starts with the right preparation. We are pleased to offer our comprehensive Home Funeral Guide as a free digital download—available right now!
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Standard Version - A mobile-friendly file perfectly formatted for reading on your phone, tablet, or e-reader, with easy navigation for on-the-go reference.
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High-Resolution Version (Print Ready) – A premium, crisp PDF designed specifically for home or commercial printing, so you can have a beautiful physical copy to keep on hand.
Download both versions instantly and gain the confidence and clarity you need to navigate this deeply personal journey. Get your free copy today!
Carin M. Bonifacino
"Excellent Resource. I have many books and materials related to home funerals but this one is now top of the list. It's all here. Everything you need to know, consider, plan, and prepare for. Get a copy, read through it, and then keep it nearby. It has everything you need to carry out a beautiful, intimate, and community affirming home funeral. Thank you to all the contributors. Well done!"
Anne & Paul
We were able to peacefully care for Grandma's body following death - in large part because we had this guide. We felt empowered by your guide and loved the emphasis on tapping into our community support systems. The bodycare at home section was so practical and our total favorite part! It helped us get prepared in advance with materials we might need at the time of death - from Techni Ice to dimensions for a simple homemade shroud. The tips on how to keep Grandma's mouth and eyelids closed were simple - with photos and clear instructions. So grateful for all the care and time that went into creating this awesome resource!