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Talk Death Delaware

Talk Death Delaware

Written by: Linda Gould
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 Death is a part of life—but how we confront it, grieve it, and plan for it varies from person to person and place to place. Talk Death Delaware explores the unique experiences, traditions, and challenges of death and dying in the First State. From local funeral customs and historic cemeteries to hospice care, end-of-life planning, and personal stories of loss, we shed light on the conversations many avoid but all must face. Whether you're navigating grief, curious about Delaware’s death practices, or seeking insight into the inevitable, join us as we talk openly about life’s final chapter.








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  • Ep. 9: Human Composting: Reimagining Death, Soil, and Choice

    Ep. 9: Human Composting: Reimagining Death, Soil, and Choice
    Dec 15 2025
    Human composting is reshaping how we think about death—driven by grassroots demand for meaningful, environmentally responsible alternative to casket and flame cremation. This episode explores why families are seeking new options, how human composting fits into the funeral director’s toolbox, and the creative, deeply personal ways people are returning loved ones to the earth as perspectives on death continue to evolve across generations.

    Mandy Stafford of Return Home, one of the three major companies that offer families human composting, officially known as Natural Organic Reduction. Mandy is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She explains why it is a growing choice among Americans and how it changes our way of grieving, and how Delawareans can opt in.

    For more information, visit the Return Home website or contact Faries Funeral Home, which offers this service through a different company.

    For more information or to have a conversation on Talk Death Delaware, contact me at
    The Good Death Doula
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    43 mins
  • Ep. 8: Kim Adams of Omega Home Network

    Ep. 8: Kim Adams of Omega Home Network
    Nov 22 2025
    Kim Adams is deeply involved with the Omega Home Network, community homes for the dying that offer a compassionate alternative for individuals and families facing the caregiver crisis so many of us know all too well. Kim shares the origins of this model, why these homes fill a crucial gap in end-of-life support, and what it might take to bring a community home for the dying to Delaware.

    Omega Home Network: https://www.omegahomenetwork.org

    For more information or to have a conversation on Talk Death Delaware, contact me at
    The Good Death Doula
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    37 mins
  • Ep. 7: Faries Funeral Home and Natural Organic Reduction

    Ep. 7: Faries Funeral Home and Natural Organic Reduction
    Sep 23 2025
    Robert Timblin talks about the history of Faries Funeral Home in Smyrna, the oldest funeral home in Delaware, his decision to offer Natural Organic Reduction, and embalming.

    Faries Funeral Home: https://www.fariesfuneralhomes.com

    For more information, contact me at
    The Good Death Doula
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    21 mins
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