February 2024 Forum - Green Burial in Canada

Learn about green burial in Canada, from the movement itself to where it is offered and how it looks.
About Our Guests:
Richard Rosin, President of The Green Burial Society of Canada:
Richard’s career in funeral service is closing in on 4 decades. He is the founder of Richard Rosin Funeral Director Ltd., a full-service funeral company specializing in green burials, Home funerals and online educational events. Keenly aware of environmental concerns, Richard focuses his green burial activities as board member of the Green Burial Society of Canada.
Friendliest Undertaker™ is active in the community, including past board memberships with the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Grace Lutheran Church and Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra.
When relaxing, you can find Richard enjoying their trailer with their four dogs (in order of equal cuteness) - Addi, Lola, Joey and Archie.
Jeremy Burrill of Fiddlehead Caskets:
Jeremy Burrill has been creating functional art for two decades, ranging from custom dining tables to electric guitars. A pair of deaths in his extended family revealed the need for an environmentally friendly, economical and dignified option for families to honor their loved ones. He has been creating simple yet refined pine caskets since 2016 and has shipped his flat-packed casket kit from coast to coast across North America.
Dawn Carson, President of the Green Burial Society of Nova Scotia:
Dawn Carson is the President of the Green Burial Society of Nova Scotia. Currently she is a death doula, community deathcare educator, and funeral coordinator at Death Matters. Combining a mix of pragmatic planning and compassionate communication, she provides education and tools to create a culture of openness around end of life. In addition to hosting the Death Café, Green Burial Café, and Final Curtain Films, she leads advance care planning workshops.
Louisa Horne, Founder of Epilog Canada:
Louisa owns Epilog, a 100% woman-owned and operated collaborative, client-centric, ethical and socially responsible company/ Louisa is a community volunteer, advance planner, end-of-life doula, and helps seniors pack, organize and get ready for life’s transitions. Louisa is also a celebrant for funerals and celebrations of life and studied Grief and Bereavement at the Atlantic School of Theology. She is passionate about natural burial and is the first person in Canada to have completed the Green Burial Council Proficiency Certification. She is a lifelong learner, currently engaged in doctoral studies, and is an active community volunteer and regional leader within Rotary.
Louisa grew up just outside Halifax, Nova Scotia, and currently lives near
Sambro where she treasures time with her two spaniels.
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