THERE ARE OPTIONS.
It is often the belief that once a person dies, they must be whisked away and stored in a mortuary or embalmed. That's simply not true. In fact, it is your right to keep your loved one at home - being the place of death - for a period of time. From the experience of death doulas and home funeral professionals, 3-5 days is usually the most comfortable amount of time. For many people, this is a time that they can grieve privately before finally saying goodbye.
There are options available that would allow you to keep your loved one in their own bed, without the need for cold rooms, air conditioners or mortuary fridges. One such option is the cooling plate we are importing from The Netherlands. It consists of a small and quiet refrigeration unit which circulates fluid through a cooling pad under which the body is placed.
A cooling plate can be chilled to -25 celsius, enabling families to have a home vigil for their loved one.
THERE ARE OPTIONS.
It is often the belief that once a person dies, they must be whisked away and stored in a mortuary or embalmed. That's simply not true. In fact, it is your right to keep your loved one at home - being the place of death - for a period of time. From the experience of death doulas and home funeral professionals, 3-5 days is usually the most comfortable amount of time. For many people, this is a time that they can grieve privately before finally saying goodbye.
There are options available that would allow you to keep your loved one in their own bed, without the need for cold rooms, air conditioners or mortuary fridges. One such option is the cooling plate we are importing from The Netherlands. It consists of a small and quiet refrigeration unit which circulates fluid through a cooling pad under which the body is placed.
For centuries we have cared for the dead at home and in the company of family. In Australia it has always been legal to handle this care of your loved ones from time of death to final disposition. It's no one's fault really, however due to lifestyle changes and possibly changes in our beliefs over time, we have lost this very personal aspect of being human.
THESE MOMENTS BELONG
TO YOU.
THESE MOMENTS BELONG TO YOU.
For centuries we have cared for the dead at home and in the company of family. In Australia it has always been legal to handle this care of your loved ones from time of death to final disposition. It's no one's fault really, however due to lifestyle changes and possibly changes in our beliefs over time, we have lost this very personal aspect of being human.
A GUIDING HAND.
Beyond palliative care, there is a growing desire to return to how we used to deal with death centuries ago. The term doula comes from Greek and means, woman's servant, and has been long associated with childbirth. In recent times there as been a resurgence of services provided by death doulas.
Everyone is different, however it can be extremely helpful to talk about certain things with people you are not emotionally attached to. And while it might not be for everyone, a death doula can certainly provide that ear to listen and hand to guide during this difficult time.
A GUIDING HAND.
Beyond palliative care, there is a growing desire to return to how we used to deal with death centuries ago. The term doula comes from Greek and means, woman's servant, and has been long associated with childbirth. In recent times there as been a resurgence of services provided by death doulas.
Everyone is different, however it can be extremely helpful to talk about certain things with people you are not emotionally attached to. And while it might not be for everyone, a death doula can certainly provide that ear to listen and hand to guide during this difficult time.
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