Name: Held After Death: Body Care, Ritual, and the Sacred Work of Shrouding
Start: 2026-07-17T14:30:00-0400
End: 2026-07-17T15:30:00-0400

Held After Death: Body Care, Ritual, and the Sacred Work of Shrouding

Friday July 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ravinia A

What happens after death is often rushed, hidden, or handed over without choice. This 60-minute workshop explores the deeply human practices of after-death body care, ritual, and shrouding, and why reclaiming them matters. Alexis, Executive Director of the Home Funeral Alliance, will discuss practical approaches to caring for the dead, cultural and spiritual traditions surrounding ritual washing and shrouding, and how these practices support grief, meaning-making, and community connection. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of their options, the role of ritual in honoring the dead, and how intentional body care can transform the experience of loss.

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Alexis Hughes

Michelle Sanders

Friday July 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ravinia A

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Take aways: Attendees will leave feeling informed, empowered, and less afraid of after-death care. They will gain a clearer understanding of their legal and practical options around body care, ritual, and shrouding, and recognize these practices as meaningful, accessible acts of care. The workshop emphasizes choice, dignity, and the role of ritual in supporting grief and community healing.

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