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 "I found the process of bathing, dressing and preparing the model's body for burial so interesting, and uplifting. I was not expecting it to make such an impact upon me. I loved all the discussions and the energy people displayed. Don was a very dedicated and knowledgeable leader. He has great passion and is inspiring."
          Carol Anne Trowel - Virden, Manitoba          

              "Filled with gratitude after having the                    opportunity to join Don Morris for his Home Funeral Practicum in Nova Scotia this past weekend.
Cassandra Yonder - Baddeck, NS

"The home funeral practicum course was wonderful, rich, transformative, and still very much beyond words for me."
Emily Rose Michaud

"Don, you held the space lovingly so the beauty could come through."
 Leigh Milne, Salt Spring Island, BC

"What a transformational workshop. I now feel
empowered to practice and share these teachings
 that are so important and sacred for our times." -        Denise LeBlanc - Memramcook, NB.
 
"Wasn't it awesome?!!"
​     Jean Carrier - Tatamagouche, NS

"The men's 'death retreat' weekend was one of the most incredible experiences of my life."
N. Thunderfoot - BC

"Very informative, caring, gentle; I loved every minute".
Marilyn Pierce - Virden Manitoba

"It was a life affirming experience."
   Dr. Stephen Faulkner, MD. 
 Duncan, BC  

           "It was the best funeral I ever had" ~             Emily -
​Wakefield, QC class model

            "What a good weekend. I was honoured to                      be here.  Honestly I am walking away with all the information and info I had hoped for.  I wish there were more time..."
 Ellen - Victoria, BC

"I loved taking part in the Home Funeral Practicum!
For me, the hands on experience was so valuable. I have a client going through her death journey, and with attending the practicum, I feel so much more confident in my ability to guide her and her family.  It was also a great opportunity to gather and learn with like-minded people." 
Jules Jones - New Brunswick
   
"Was a fantastic (one day training) day!!!"
Connie Weir, Elora, ON
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"Imagining the reclamation of community based, post death care for our dead in person with others was powerful. The connections felt meaningful, deep, and fun!"
Melissa - Salt Spring Island, BC

​"Compassionate and empowering teachings, lovingly expressed by Don, Valerie and Leigh!! And all the loving people in the class willing to be so honest and open-hearted with their experiences and their stories. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!"             Anonymous - Victoria, BC

​"I would be keen to participate in a practicum in the fall. Last Sunday's event was inspiring and informative. Thanks to you and Valerie for everything you shared."  
​Janet - Victoria, BC

"So good to have a group of women come together in such a positive way"
Lynne Bailey - Virden, Manitoba
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"Thanks Don.  It was a beautiful gathering.
Thank you for your guidance."
A.H. Victoria, BC
           
"Your presentation was fantastic. I came away feeling                   very inspired by what you spoke about.        Lisa P. - Victoria, BC

"Don! What a wonderful afternoon. I will be feeling    uplifted for many days. Thank you again so much for being so generous with your sharing and for the memorable experience today."                                Shauna Janz - Victoria

"The possibilities to extend loving kindness to the deceased beloved as part of our grieving and healing process was so beautifully modeled by our skilled teacher Don Morris and our volunteers. Don held the space lovingly throughout the weekend ritual with sensitivity and still conveyed the importance of the technical elements."
L. Milne - British Columbia

             "I found everything to be amazing; it was                    well planned out."
Kellie Flannery - Virden, Manitoba

"There was "an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding that all of us were in new places doing new-to-us practices."  
  Anonymous - Victoria, BC

"The aspects I found helpful were: planning your death as you want it, steps involved in caring for deceased, team work and how we could relax and not be in a hurry."
Anonymous - Virden. MB

"This is all so new to me and there wasn't really any aspect I didn't find helpful. It was all very enriching and affirming of my path to work in deathcare. The washing was very invaluable learning for me also the community collaboration. Thank you Don... an amazing course."
Anonymous - Victoria, BC

"Well organized and at the same time honouring 'the moment' and individual expression."
 Jamie W. - Victoria, BC

"This was a wonderful, beautiful experience. I can hardly wait to share with my family."
​Sylvia - Manitoba

"I appreciated so much the depth of your heart that you showed throughout your instruction. Such authentic love and respect for us and the subject."
Anonymous - Victoria, BC
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​"I liked the ‘hybrid’ model of death care. Also your sharing of non-ordinary communications with those on the other side validated what so many of us have experienced."
  Dale Presly, Courtney-Comox, BC  

"Our men's group took the workshop with Don Morris and it was a wonderful experience. Don covered all bases: the legalities, the logistics, the reasons why we would want to do this at home, as well as a lot of hands on experience (getting in a body bag, digging a grave, learning how to wash a body, etc.). By the end I felt much more comfortable with facing the inevitable and very sure that I would like my friends and family take care of me when my time comes. I would recommend his workshop to anyone who wishes to become more at ease with the end we all have to face one day. Don was very professional, compassionate and knowledgable                              Pierre Morais - Victoria

                    "The experience was beautiful."
                  Sarah Ashley Wourms -  Edmonton
  
"Found the entire weekend so inspiring and so grateful to share the wisdom & experience of the presenters.
                         Anonymous - Nelson, BC
                         
      "Awesome, awesome. awesome! Good balance                    of book learning and practical work."                                                  Anne - Kitchener/Waterloo
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"Well prepared leadership and activity - hands on -                        good participation with instruction."                                                D.T. - Nelson, BC
                                                                     
           "​Very much like the hands on aspect.                                                It made it more real."                                                         Anonymous - London, ON

"Refreshingly free of idealogical or prescriptiousness. Will cherish our new (deathcaring) community."
"Gentle atmosphere - give grief a chance and life."                                        John B. - Nelson BC
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       "I found all aspects helpful to understand                                       home funerals, holistically." 
                             Sarah - Vancouver, BC                                                                                        
            "This has been a really eye-opening,
       thought and creativity provoking workshop.                                              J.S. Toronto
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         "Grateful for the learning and the love!"                                 Dr.  Joanne McLeod, MD - Regina  

"The honouring of the spirit's passage from the physical form is very important to me. That we can bring more awareness to the process of detachment is much welcomed."   
                           Anonymous - Calgary
 
      "Doors are opening, hearts are opening...
my personal emotions: intense, incredibly love filled
while cleansing the body. Words escape me to describe
the experience held this weekend during the Home Funeral Practicum. I wish everyone else attending                      these practicums in Canada the best!"               

                    XO - Denise Seguin - Regina, SK

"I can do this for my family. I am stronger emotionally      than I think. I can show others how to do this."
                            Connie Weir - ON

"Wonderful experience. wonderful atmosphere. energy                was beautiful. Thank you so much!"
                                   Lisa - ON
                       
"I loved all of it - loved the rituals - meditations -                                            whole process."
                                        Trina      
   

Judith McGill, death midwife - Toronto - presenting at 2 day HFP in London

Community 'mock deathcaring' in action in the BC Kootenay mountains

Don presenting in Nelson BC at Hospice

Devoted death-carers in Nova Scotia

HFP Facilitator Valerie Elliott on table in Victoria

End-of-life doulas / death 'midwives' of Regina

Squamish, BC (home of funeral director Wendy Ree)

Sally Ross (model), Shauna Janz, and Leigh Anne Milne

Gabriola, BC (Gulf Island). Wonderful 'midwives' at work

Model in deep repose after most caring, post-death preparation

Model Troi Leonard in 'repose'