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Donna Klassen: Chop Wood, Carry Water
44 minutes Posted Mar 29, 2021 at 9:00 am.
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Often when we think about wellness, we think about life; about being alive.  This week we explore what it can mean in death and burial practices.
In this episode we talk to "cofineer" Donna Klassen from Earth Bound Coffins about her work as a carpenter building simple wood coffins, what a natural/green burial is, the slow death movement and some history about the evolution of death care. Hear how her business is a reflection of living the simple life, chopping wood, carrying water, and how she is helping people find meaning in periods of grief and loss.
This is a conversation that can truly challenge your ideas about life and death, reminding us of the beauty and harmony of the circle of life, dust to dust. A truly interesting, thought provoking and touching conversation.
Thanks for listening.
Find out more about Donna and her business at
www.earthboundcoffins.ca