Episodes 86
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (32)
Since Sep 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

What is a home funeral? How can I have a green burial? Do I have to hire a Funeral Director? On this podcast we’ll be focusing on reclaiming our innate right to care for our own loved ones at death in natural, and often, environmentally friendly ways. We’ll demystify the tasks related to after death care through hearing stories from people who have ventured into culturally unfamiliar territory and cared for their own deceased loved ones at home, chose a natural burial or both. Hearing what’s possible and how lives have been transformed by engaging in this final act of love is one path towards changing our culture and our relationship to death. A Path Home is a production of the National Home Funeral Alliance.

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Recent Episodes

S6E86 Jon Returns to the Ocean

May 01, 2026 58m

Today Sarah shares her conversation with De Clarke following the sudden death of her beloved husband, Jonathan Knowles. De was faced with many challenges that she had to navigate in order to provide…

S6E85 Maru's Generosity

Mar 30, 2026 48m

Moreka Jolar shares the story of attending to her mother at the end of her life. Her mum, Maru, lived an unconventional life so it was no surprise that she chose to die in a rather unconventional way…

S6E84 Weaving a Life in Deathwork

Mar 01, 2026 50m

Today, Sarah talks with India West, a farmer, willow casket weaver and natural burial advocate in Indiana. India made the funeral arrangements for their mother after her sudden death, followed by…

S6E83 On the Bones of Ancestors

Jan 24, 2026 39m

On today’s episode I have a conversation with Noba Anderson, a resident of Cortes Island in British Columbia, Canada. Cortes has an active Community Death Care group that has provided death care…

S6E82 Meeting Grief at the Holidays

Dec 08, 2025 29m

Updated audio as of 12/10/2025. On this episode we hear from death and grief doula, Joslyn Roadstrom, who shares with us the many ways she meets her grief five years after her son, Israel, died in…

S6E81 Naomi and Doug Co-Creating Art with his Death

Nov 24, 2025 52m

On today’s episode I have a conversation with Naomi Hayter on Cortes Island in Western Canada. The community-led deathcare group on the island provided the circle of support and logistical guidance…

S6E80 Reflections on NHFA Board work

Oct 31, 2025 52m

On this episode, Sarah Crews has a conversation with Isabel Knight and Winx Gall as they reflect on the work they did while serving on the Board of Directors for the National Home Funeral Alliance.…

S6E79 Father in the Garden

Oct 12, 2024 1h 6m

On this first episode of Season 6, Sarah talks with Csenge Kolozsvari who, along with her four year old daughter, traveled from Montreal to her home village in Hungary to accompany her father on his…

S5E78 The Path Brent Took

May 21, 2024 45m

On this episode Sarah has a conversation with Ed Nelson and his son, Erick Nelson. In February of 2023 Ed's brother Brent died from throat cancer. He had mentioned to Ed that he wanted a natural…

S5E77 Caring for Jeff at the Ashram

Apr 12, 2024 39m

Naomi Worob and Tina Zuccarello share the story of bringing Jeff to the ashram he loved to spend his final weeks surrounded by people who loved him and bury him on the property. Support the show

S5E76 Known for Her Smile

Mar 08, 2024 50m

On today's episode, Carolyn Dehnbostel describes the home funeral she and her family provided for her mom, Betty, at their cabin in Minnesota, followed by a natural burial on their own land and the…

S5E75 Holding her Heart

Feb 12, 2024 48m

Today, Sarah has a conversation with Leslie Stager about the after-death care she and a small circle of friends provided to her mom at her home in Maine. Leslie's mom died unexpectedly which made…

S5E74 Grandfather Hank

Jan 19, 2024 37m

Today, Sarah speaks with Krista Marshall in upstate NY who shares  the story of the after-death care provided to an elder in the community she lived in for a time in Vermont. Grandfather Hank was…

S5E73 The Deathwives on Grief

Dec 20, 2023 47m Bonus

For today's bonus Winter Solstice episode, Sarah has a conversation about grief with Colorado-based Deathwives, Lauren Carroll and Erin Merelli.  To listen to Erin's Tedx Talk click here:…

S5E72 Community Deathcare Ottawa

Dec 09, 2023 46m

On today's episode Sarah has a conversation with three members of the Ottawa Death Care Collective in Ottawa, Canada. Kelly Butler, Heather Martel and Deb Charbonneau share with us the personal paths…

S5E71 Glenda Villegas of Thresholds, Home and Family-Directed Funerals

Nov 18, 2023 41m

Glenda Villegas is the funeral director at Thresholds, Home and Family-Directed Funerals, LLC.  based in San Diego, California. Glenda represents a growing group of progressive funeral professionals…

S5E70 Sally's Last Gathering

Oct 27, 2023 39m

Sarah has a conversation with Anne Archbold and Paul Sommers about the plan Paul's mom, Sally made to donate her body to the medical school at the University of Minnesota after she died. Sally also…

S5E69 The Weaver Boys Take Care of Dad

Oct 06, 2023 52m

On this first episode of Season 5, Sarah sits down with three brothers, Zach, Kevin and Sky Weaver, who share the story of preparing their dad, Phil for a natural burial.To check out the music of The…

S4E68 Following Sue's Lead

Apr 15, 2023 34m

On today's episode Sarah has a conversation with David Schinsing about his wife Sue's experience with ovarian cancer and the home funeral they planned together. Sue was a nurse, a birth doula and…

S4E67 Nora "Bird" Takes Flight

Mar 31, 2023 44m

Today I have a conversation with Lauren Sample about the home funeral and natural burial her family held for her daughter Nora, nicknamed "Bird," and the many final acts of love provided to Bird in…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does A Path Home have?

A Path Home has published 86 episodes since September 2019, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is A Path Home still active?

A Path Home is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 42m.

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