What’s Next in Deathcare: A Conversation on Trends, Ritual, and Reinventing

From mushroom caskets to memorial forests to AI driven obituaries, families today are seeking options that feel more personal, eco-conscious, and aligned with their values. This talk invites the community into that conversation and will cover topics such as the impact of nature on death and dying, creating death rituals that reflect modern values, how the funeral industry is slowly changing and more.

With Ineke van Waardenburg, Executive Director at Better Place Forests and Adam Tibbs, Board Member at Better Place Forests. Moderated by Tracy Wheeler, the Executive Director of End Well, a non-profit focused on transforming the end-of-life experience

Better Place Forests is a company that creates conservation memorial forests, providing a sustainable and meaningful way to honor the deceased.

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