Who we are
CoFounders of Cariboo Community Deathcaring Network
Small Business Owner and Death Doula; Nicola Finch
Veterinarian and Death Doula; Angela Gutzer
Nicola Finch
Nicola brings her leadership skills and online expertise to the Network along with decades of involvement with deathcaring personally and professionally. She has a particular interest in death literacy through education. She took her Death Doula training through Douglas College.
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Angela Gutzer
Angela is transitioning from her 11-year career as a veterinarian to pursue her passion for holistic deathcaring of people and pets. She currently works as a locum at various locations throughout BC. Angela has a particular interest in guiding families through the home funeral process. She completed ITM’s extensive Contemplative End of Life Care Program.
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Keeping the conversation going.
The Cariboo Community Deathcaring Network and Natural Burial in BC will continue to keep you up to date on the progress of Green Burial in Williams Lake, British Columbia.
We have identified that Green Burial options are a priority for many residents of Williams Lake and the Central Cariboo. Currently, there are just two disposition options available at the Williams Lake Municipal Cemetery. The cemetery offers cremation or a traditional casket burial with a mandatory fiberglass vault.
We've had word from Cindy Walters, Municipal Services Coordinator at the City of Williams Lake that “...our current cemetery location does not have room for expansion for natural burials at this time.”
The good news is ...
"...in the next 5 to 10 years (the City of Williams Lake) will be acquiring new land and the city is already discussing the new options that they can provide including a natural forested area for green burials.”So... if you want a natural burial in the Williams Lake Municipal Cemetery please hold off on dying for 5 to 10 years. :)
And in the meantime, we are continuing to work toward creating a stand-alone woodland Natural Burial Ground in the Cariboo which will hopefully come to fruition in fewer than 5 years.It will be good to have options when Natural Burial is finally implemented in our local Cemetery, and when we have our community woodland burial ground up and running.
If you are interested in working with us or learning more please be in touch. Email nicola@greenburialbc.ca
OUR VISION for a Natural Burial Ground in the Central Cariboo
We're in the process of forming a separate nonprofit to fund-raise and organize the establishment of a natural burial ground in the Cariboo.
- A Woodland Burial Ground for people and pets
- A building, a Gathering place
- A Stone Barrow or Pit Barrow for the safekeeping of Ashes in Urns
- A Secular and Sacred place to come together in community and to remember our beloved dead.
FEATURED RESOURCE for November
National Home Funeral Alliance
The mission of the NHFA is to educate and empower families and communities to care for their own dead.
The NHFA is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization that is the leading body of home after-death care support and education in the US. Created in 2010, our members come from all 50 states, five provinces, and seven countries. Many of us are home funeral guides who also identify as licensed funeral directors, ordained ministers, educators, bodyworkers, licensed social workers, registered nurses, therapists and counselors, directors of nonprofits, attorneys and physicians. Many simply want to support the movement from institutionalized care back to family care of our own dead.
FEATURED RESOURCE for December
KORU Cremation / Burial / Ceremony FAQ Page
"You’ll find here the answers to some of the most common questions relating to the activities and value of all things ‘funeral/burial/cremation’."
From KORU's home page: "Honouring the circle of life. Whatever your culture, circumstance or challenge, we’re here to help you care for, remember, mourn and celebrate your family members and friends. We can take care of everything, we can coach you in your version of a DIY funeral and we can custom-create a hybrid version where we work together in a way that fits your needs and desires. Start with where you find yourself today."
Link to Resource Site
Cariboo Community Deathcaring Network Resources
Death and Dying Resources for Williams Lake,
the Central Cariboo and BC Interior
Photo: Soda Creek Cemetery
