In this episode of 'Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula,' Traci Arieli discusses the profound impact of providing end-of-life care within the prison system. Joined by Laura Musselman, Outreach & Events Manager, and Fernando Murillo, Program Manager of the Humane Prison Hospice Project, they explore how the project brings dignity and compassionate care to incarcerated individuals nearing the end of their lives. Key takeaways include the innovative training of the incarcerated as palliative care workers, the unique challenges of providing hospice care in a correctional setting, and the emotional and practical support systems in place. This episode aims to normalize conversations around aging, death, and grief, even in the most unexpected environments.

Links/Resources

• Guest: Humane Prison Hospice Project - humaneprisonhospiceproject.org
• Host: Traci Arieli's Website - comfortingclosure.com

Resources:

• Humane Prison Hospice Project on Instagram - instagram.com/humaneprisonhospiceproject

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In this episode of 'Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula,' Traci Arieli discusses the profound impact of providing end-of-life care within the prison system. Joined by Laura Musselman, Outreach & Events Manager, and Fernando Murillo, Program Manager of the Humane Prison Hospice Project, they explore how the project brings dignity and compassionate care to incarcerated individuals nearing the end of their lives. Key takeaways include the innovative training of the incarcerated as palliative care workers, the unique challenges of providing hospice care in a correctional setting, and the emotional and practical support systems in place. This episode aims to normalize conversations around aging, death, and grief, even in the most unexpected environments.

Links/Resources

• Guest: Humane Prison Hospice Project - humaneprisonhospiceproject.org
• Host: Traci Arieli's Website - comfortingclosure.com

Resources:

• Humane Prison Hospice Project on Instagram - instagram.com/humaneprisonhospiceproject

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#DeathDoula #EndOfLifeDoula #PrisonReform #SocialJustice #CompassionInCare #HumanePrisonHospiceProject

In this episode of 'Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula,' Traci Arieli discusses the evolving landscape of the funeral industry with Melissa Meadow, known as the Modern Mortician. Together, they explore the concept of green funerals and how they can provide a more sustainable and ethical approach to honoring our loved ones. Melissa shares her journey into the death care industry, the challenges she faced, and her passion for transparency and education in funeral practices.

Key takeaways include understanding the various eco-friendly options available, such as Alkaline Hydrolysis and conservation burials, and the importance of making informed decisions in an industry that can often be profit-driven. This episode aims to destigmatize conversations around death and dying, providing valuable insights for both professionals and those new to the topic.

Links/Resources:

• Guest: The Modern Mortician Website - https://www.themodernmortician.com
• Host: Traci Arieli's Website - https://www.comfortingclosure.com

Resources:

• Titan Casket for affordable, biodegradable caskets - https://titancasket.com/
• Eloise Woods Natural Burial Park for conservation burials - https://www.eloisewoods.com/

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