About us
Our Mission
To empower the state of Michigan in natural end-of-life care by weaving a community of diverse professionals collaborating in education, accessibility, and advocacy for change.
We are in the early stages of forming a 501c3 nonprofit. Stay tuned!
Re-villaging
Deathcare
Practices like home funerals, natural burial, and community-based care are not new and edgy. They are ancient living traditions.
Our Collaborative seeks to empower individuals, families, and our Michigan community to reclaim natural care for our dying, dead, and grieving.
Browse Our Member Directory and Marketplace
Browse a growing directory of alternative death and griefcare services. We are just getting started, but we aim to include all facets of death care, including end-of-life/death doulas, massage therapists, energy workers, artisans, alternative ceremony venues, small local funeral homes, and so much more. All of our members are small, Michigan-based community businesses and are committed to working together to better serve our region.
Learn About Your Options, Rights, and Abilities
We’re here to answer all of your questions on death, dying, and grief. Check out our “Resources” page to learn about home funerals, different types of burial options in Michigan, how to prepare advanced directives, and so much more! This page is growing so continue to check back.
Find Events Near You
Our Collaborative and its members host a growing number of events, workshops, and meet-ups. Check out our calendar to find death cafes, death and grief-focused book clubs, support groups, talks, or educational workshops.
We are stronger together
We Advocate for Accessibility and Change in Michigan Deathcare
We support and partner with efforts and local nonprofits across the state to improve meaningful end of life care options throughout Michigan
Conservation Burial Ground Efforts in Michigan
Natural burial is legal in Michigan and we currently have many cemeteries that support this disposition method. But we do not yet have a conservation burial ground, the highest tier of natural burial cemeteries. Learn about ongoing local efforts to establish conservation cemeteries
Learn about the Evergreen EOL Care Foundation
Learn about and support this local non profit providing financial support for end of life doula, music therapy, and massage therapy services to families in need
Help Bring Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) to Michigan
Learn about and support an early effort to bring a new disposition option to Michigan that transforms human remains into nutrient rich and life-giving soil.
Email us at NOR4Michigan@gmail.com for more information and to be added to our email newsletter plus be included in our quarterly Zoom calls.
The way we live impacts the world. So does the way we die. Let us work together to ensure that our departure contributes to the wellbeing of the planet that we leave behind.
We are here to help
We’re new and growing! If you need something we don’t yet have on here or have any questions at all, do not hesitate to reach out.
Contact us
We are based in Southeast Michigan (Washtenaw County) but aim to serve the entire state of Michigan. We envision alternative death and grief workers from across the state working together to enact meaningful statewide change. Join us!