005- John Christian Phifer on Natural Burial and Pet Loss
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"Death is the one thing we all have in common, it's the natural process."
Join Chelsie as she interviews John Christian Phifer, who is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, certified end-of-life doula, funeral celebrant, and a home funeral guide. John Christian currently serves as the Executive Director of Larkspur Conservation. They discuss how to have a converstation with loved ones about death, how to create your own ritual after losing your beloved animal, why it's important to slow down when you are grieving, what to do with your animal's body after they pass and much more.
John Christian can be found at his website, https://larkspurconservation.org/
Information on the "Bury Me at Taylor Hallow" documentary following John Christian and Larkspur Conservation can be found here: https://larkspurconservation.org/documentary-film-bury-me-at-taylor-hollow
The blog mentioned in this episode titled "Pet Loss Hurts Too" can be found here: https://larkspurconservation.org/blog/pet-loss-hurts-too
This interview has been transcribed and will be included in Chelsie's upcoming book titled 'The Souls Who Wait on Clouds'. For updates on the book, more content or to get in contact with Chelsie, you can find her on Instagram @thesoulswhowaitonclouds.