Sacred Crossings | Conscious Dying and Home Funeral Services

“THE INSTITUTE FOR CONSCIOUS DYING ”

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Advance Planning

When parents await the birth of a child, they create a birth plan. They choose where they would like to give birth, they set guidelines as to which procedures they would like to have followed, and where they want to spend those first few precious days as they adjust to life with their newborn. In the same way, we can create a death plan. By completing Advance Heath-Care and Death-Care Directives we can assign advocates to speak for us when we can no longer make decisions for ourselves. We can outline our wishes regarding when to let go of life support and accept death support; the after-death care of our body and the elements we wish to include in our funeral and final disposition. By writing our wishes down and talking about them with family and friends we can relieve our loved-ones of having to make these difficult decisions for us. Sacred Crossing Guides are trained to assist you in all aspects of advance planning. A private consultation in your home will provide you and your family all the information you need to understand your choices and complete your documents so that you can relax and let go peacefully when the time comes. Some of the many questions that can be answered in your Death Care Directive include: Would you like to be buried, cremated or interred in a crypt? How would you like your body cared for between death and disposition? What clothing would you like to wear? Would...

Classes

The Sacred Crossings Mystery School offers a spiritual path to awakening grounded in the study of Death Midwifery, After-death care and the Journey of the Soul. Our philosophy is based upon Theosophical teachings and spiritual texts from a variety of religious traditions. Students are professional and non-professional end-of-this-life caregivers, spiritual seekers and those seeking to broaden their knowledge of the dying process. The following classes are offered throughout the year and facilitated by Rev. Olivia. Please join our mailing list via the link at the bottom of this page for information regarding class dates and locations If you would like to host a class in your area please write to Olivia or call: 310-968-2763. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to sharing this sacred journey with you. Classes...

Pet Funerals

Our pets offer us a profound opportunity to selflessly love and be unconditionally loved in return. The daily routine of caring for their needs, helps us to feel grounded in our everyday lives and gives us a sense of purpose and belonging. When a pet dies, the loss can be very traumatic – not only has our source of affection and attention gone, but our daily routines are upturned and we lose our footing until we learn how to navigate the world without our companion. Caring for a pet through the dying process and ceremoniously preparing their body, creating a casket and taking them to the grave or crematory helps us to integrate the loss into our lives with grace, peace and a sense of fulfillment. Children especially benefit from participating in the funeral and burial rituals for their pet. SACRED CROSSINGS ANIMAL COMPANION SERVICES We offer services at each step of your animal’s transition, supporting you and your beloved companion on your last journey together Initial Consultation: Either in person or on the phone, we offer in-depth guidance for all aspects of your animal’s transition including euthanasia or pet hospice; after death care; in home vigils and funeral, memorial and grave-side ceremony options. Pet Hospice: We offer ongoing support and guidance for families wishing to provide hospice care and allow a natural death for their pet. This includes...

Mission

To alleviate fear and suffering at the end of life by providing education and support for conscious dying and home-based after death care.

Videos

This slide show illustrates the simplicity, beauty and deeply personal nature of home funerals.

Death Midwifery

Our certified Death Midwives offer compassionate support to individuals and their families from terminal diagnosis to final disposition. Services include: