EPISODE 13: Nicola Finch, Natural Burial

SHOW NOTES –EPISODE 13, NICOLA FINCH, NATURAL BURIAL  Nicola Finch is passionate about caring for our own dead.  Through her lived experiences and how her family approached death, Nicola knows the value of being with her dead, caring for them, and participating in companioning them to their final resting spot makes a difference for the grievers; for those left behind.  Nicola shares personal stories about the death of both her parents, and the unexpected death of her brother at a young age.  Her stories will help us all to understand exactly how it can make tragic circumstances just a little bit easier.  As part of “caring for our dead”, Nicola also talks about the importance of natural burial, and how, in the province of BC we don’t have enough opportunities or locations where we can provide a natural burial for our loved ones, or ourselves.   Our conversation together will definitely give you something to think about – and maybe alter your perspective, just a little, if you haven’t yet considered how you want to be cared for after death, or how you may wish to care for your dead loved ones.  Have a listen!  ABOUT NICOLA FINCH:  Nicola Finch has lived remote and off grid for 22 years. She and her husband, David steward 50 acres on the Tŝilhqot’in plateau in the interior of British Columbia. David is the originator and pioneer of the steam bent wood ring. They are co-creators of Touch Wood Rings and Touch Wood Memorial Rings.   Nicola is passionate about choice. She is a wholistic death care advocate and believes Natural Burial should be an accessible choice for everyone in British Columbia. She believes what's important is caring for each other and our dying planet; giving the birds something to sing about. She loves to photograph, and loves sharing the beauty of the natural world because it brings people home.    You can find Nicola here:  [email protected]  https://www.greenburialbc.ca/  https://www.touchwoodrings.com/  https://www.ccdcnetwork.com/      LEARN ABOUT DEATH DOULA NETWORK INTERNATIONAL  Contact us at [email protected] for any feedback or suggestions on podcast guests or topics.    Music provided by Dee Flat and the Benz, used with permission.