August 23 update: This workshop is canceled due to illness. Please send Mary well wishes and we hope you're able to find other forms of nourishing community connection this weekend. As always, hope to see you in time at our other upcoming classes and workshops. ♡
Death and Transition Series at LICHEN CENTER presents a class on “What is green burial?” with Mary Lauren Fraser
What is green burial?
This question will be at the center of class with Mary Lauren Fraser on August 26th at LICHEN CENTER. Come learn about what green burial is, how to arrange a green burial, facts on home funerals, resources for DIY funerals, some history of the funeral industry, burial practices today, and the many options for burial. Mary weaves willow coffins for green burial and will be telling stories about her work and process in this craft.
Mary apprenticed under Karen Collins in Scotland and now offers handmade willow caskets to the local and greater New England community. Mary supports the growing movements of green burial and traditional home funerals in North America. Rather than shipping caskets far and wide, Mary hopes to inspire weavers from throughout North America to cultivate this traditional craft within their own local communities.
Mary lives and works in southern Vermont. Mary also plays fiddle and teaches and performs solo and in various collaborations.
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When: August 26th, 6-7:30pm
Where: LICHEN CENTER, Blue Hill, Maine / Penobscot Territory
Cost: $30 per person
(If this cost is prohibitive, please contact Mary directly to discuss sliding scale options.)
Sign-up by August 23, 2022
Accessibility: The meadow is relatively level with a few divots and tufts of long grass. There is an outhouse with a ramp nearby. Seating on offer are wooden benches and a few chairs. If you have any accessibility needs, please don’t hesitate to let us know. To honor neurodiversity and the porcupines in the meadow, please don’t bring pups or kiddos. ♡ Further notes can be found on the Accessibility page.
August 23 update: This class is canceled due to illness and is not being rescheduled at this time. Please send Mary well wishes and we hope you're able to find other forms of nourishing community connection this weekend. As always, hope to see you in time. ♡