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Weaving Contemplation

September 20, 2023 Abbotsbury, Dorset
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A unique, hands-on 5-day retreat encompassing practical end-of-life care, contemplation, and weaving a willow shroud base.

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  • If the family is involved with care for the dead body, it can completely transform how they feel about the death; they can feel empowered, they can feel connected and they can feel like they were there at the very end.

    KCRW

  • The death positive movement includes vital work that fights back against cultural appropriation, systemic racism, anti-LGBTQ sentiments, and general fear and lack of preparation for a certain event.

    Nerdist

  • Americans need to think more about end of life rituals, instead of keeping death at a distance.

    CBS Sunday Morning
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