OrderoftheGoodDeath

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.

Big feelings. Dark humor. One very honest look at mortality. We’re thrilled to partner on special screenings of Andre Is an Idiot, the new documentary from A24 that turns a terminal diagnosis into an unexpectedly hilarious and deeply moving exploration of mortality.

Watch the trailer: a24films.com/docs/andr%C3%A… Join us in Philly next week! We’ll laugh, cry, and talk about the one thing we’re all doing: dying. RSVP to ericka (at) orderofthegooddeath.com (screenings are free. You must be on our guest list to attend).

girls just wanna be moss

Read more about Dr. Blanks' work in "The quest to find African American graves before they’re lost to climate crisis": theguardian.com/us-news/2021/s…

1. For Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women shaping a more sustainable future of deathcare. Dr. Blanks is an environmental scientist working to protect endangered African American cemeteries.

What happened when an impromptu band of all-female funeral arrangers went against a tyrannical government that did not represent them, their dead, or their traditions? orderofthegooddeath.com/article/how-de…

@katieladyyyy Congratulations, Katie! You are our book giveaway winner! Please send us an email with your mailing address to deathquestions (at) gmail.com

@OrderGoodDeath I would love to hear how the dead gave women a voice and an outlet for change! Winning would really lift my spirits (pun intended). 👻

1. We’re kicking off Women’s History Month with a story that reaches beyond the veil

For Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women shaping a more sustainable future of deathcare. From birdsong to burial choices, Danielle Belleny is helping us reimagine deathcare that nourishes both people and planet youtu.be/n59_G1b9Y7g?si…

This Women’s History Month we’re honoring innovators like Katrina Spade, who remind us that a sustainable future includes how we care for our dead. Watch this short talk from Katrina, about her design and thought process behind human composting: youtube.com/watch?v=svm_s_…

We’re giving away 2 copies of WHEN WE SPOKE TO THE DEAD! TO ENTER: -must be 18+ & have a U.S. mailing address. -Leave a comment telling us why you want to add When We Spoke to the Dead to your reading list. -Giveaway ends March 9th, 11:59pm PST.

Watch the trailer: a24films.com/docs/andré-is-… Join us for screenings in Chicago, Philly, & Boston. Come laugh, cry, and talk about the one thing we’re all doing: dying. RSVP to ericka (at) orderofthegooddeath.com (screenings are free. You must be on our guest list to attend).

1. Big feelings. Dark humor. One very honest look at mortality. We’re thrilled to partner on special screenings of Andre Is an Idiot, the new documentary from A24 that turns a terminal diagnosis into an unexpectedly hilarious and deeply moving exploration of mortality.

Throughout the month, we’ll highlight the innovators, artists and advocates showing us that sustainability can be one of the most profound expressions of love and community care.

Across the death positive movement, women have been leading the way toward funeral practices that demonstrate how caring for the earth is deeply intertwined with caring for one another.

1. This year’s Women’s History Month theme, Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, feels especially meaningful to us.

We’re also hosting a special Member event with Ilise and book giveaway to celebrate. Join us as all month as we honor the women who helped shaped deathcare and challenged the status quo.  orderofthegooddeath.com/membership