S1E4: End of Life Planning and the Sacredness of Death | Death Doula Dawn Frary

Our topic for this episode is: End of Life Planning and the Sacredness of Death

In this episode we talk about:

2:45 How Dawn came to do the work she does

4:55 What's the difference between end of life planning for humans vs other animals?

7:30 Why is end of life planning so important?

10:20 The difference between losing a human vs an animal companion

15:25 What is the end of life planning process like?

20:10 What training is required to become a crematory operator?

24:30 What is the process for cremating a companion animal?

28:55 How do you deal with the strong emotions that come up in this work?

35:00 Dawn as a psychopomp

41:15 Advice for those whose companion animals are getting ready to transition

View the transcript for this episode here: https://www.tracy-pierce.com/end-of-life-planning-and-the-sacredness-of-death-dawn-frary

Dawn is an Iowa City-based death doula and end-of-life (EOL) planner. In 2018 she received certification as a death doula and home funeral guide, studying under Rev. Angie Buchanan of Earth Traditions Ministry. It is her sincere intention to guide families through difficult times with compassion, honesty, and love.

Dawn is also a Pet Remembrance Specialist & Crematory Operator. She strives to provide compassionate service to grieving families who have lost a friend, and loving aftercare to deceased pets. In addition to working directly with families and veterinary offices, she also performs cremations and creates memorial documents for each pet.

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