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1. It is impossible to consider what constitutes a good death while so many are forced to endure the constant reality of bad, violent deaths, and exist in a perpetual state of fear and mourning.

Who gets remembered after death & who is forgotten? On May 18, join us for a free virtual screening of the Emmy winning doc,  No Olvidado & a conversation with filmmaker Alexandra King on memory, mourning, & the responsibility of honoring the dead us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Oklahoma is poised to become the 15th state to legalize human composting as the bill now awaits the governor's signature! okcfox.com/news/local/bur…

Illinois friends: take a moment today to support the bill legalizing human composting. There’s an organized letter-writing campaign urging people to oppose the bill, led by the Catholic Church. Regardless of personal beliefs, laws should reflect everyone’s values

Over the next few weeks, a hearing for Illinois Bill HB5425, an act to legalize natural organic reduction (aka human composting), will be heard in the Senate. This is a critical moment for the future of the bill and we really need your help!

Become a member today to gain access to this event: orderofthegooddeath.com/membership

Dr. Adeti Sethi will be joining us on May 6th for a conversation about community-based approaches to deathcare, how we care for the dying, support the grieving, & build systems rooted in dignity, presence & collective responsibility

3. Don’t live in IL? Text or email this link to your IL friends and colleagues, or share a post on your social media platforms. We have free graphics you can use, sample copy, articles and more to help you over on our Support Composting Legislation page: orderofthegooddeath.com/get-involved/l…

2. We need IL licensed funeral directors to provide in-person testimony to the Senate in Springfield. We'll walk you through the process, help you prep testimony, & also be at the hearing, so no one has to navigate this alone! Email us: legislation (at) orderofthegooddeath.com

Hot take: the most eco-friendly thing you'll ever do is die well. We've been saying it for years. Our Earth Day Sale is almost over. Retro vibes, green deathcare values, & yes, we did put a recycling symbol on something death related & we stand by it …order-of-the-good-death.myshopify.com

14 states have legalized NOR aka human composting, as more people are reimagining their funeral as a gift to the earth: becoming wildflower meadows, oak trees, and restored land. Help us bring NOR to your state. Join The Order's grassroots efforts: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

NEW ARTICLE for #EarthDay Earth-Friendly Endings As concerns about cost, climate, and meaning converge, more people are turning to funeral practices that nourish ecosystems instead of depleting them. orderofthegooddeath.com/article/earth-…

These options remind us that death isn’t separate from the natural world but part of the same cycles of decay, renewal, and transformation that sustain forests, rivers, and soil. Cycles that sustain LIFE. Learn more: orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/gree… Or orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/gree…

• Green Burial returns the body directly to the soil using biodegradable materials. • Human Composting gently transforms the body into soil. • Aquamation, a green alternative to cremation, uses water and alkali instead of flame to return the body to its basic elements.

Every year on #EarthDay we talk about sustainable living. But what about sustainable dying? Modern deathcare can carry a surprising environmental footprint. These practices became the norm during an era when environmental impact wasn’t always part of the conversation.

For #EarthDay we’ve been thinking about music that holds space for decay & renewal, grief & transformation. What are some songs that can help us envision our bodies not as something separate from nature, but as something that will one day rejoin it?

In 1970, people took to the streets to say "we should probably stop destroying the earth." In 2026, we're saying "great idea, have you considered becoming part of it?" Wear the merch. Plan the burial. Save the planet, eventually. Shop our Earth Day Sale …order-of-the-good-death.myshopify.com

…& MUCH MORE! Whether you’re a deathcare professional, longtime advocate, or simply death-curious, Order Membership offers context, care, and community. Not a member yet? Join here: orderofthegooddeath.com/membership

-A video game that's transforming grief into something interactive, political, and deeply personal -Disaster postcards and our fascination with witnessing death -The long history of the funeral industry selling “protection” from decay

1. Here’s what we covered in the latest Order Member exclusive newsletter! -How women across the death positive movement are reshaping sustainability, from human composting to cultural care practices -Why 2026 could be a tipping point for human composting