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Reflections, guidance, and gentle stories for listening deeply — to yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you.

What Is a Green Burial and Why Might It Matter to You?
EOL Doula Cinda Gillilan EOL Doula Cinda Gillilan

What Is a Green Burial and Why Might It Matter to You?

When you imagine your legacy, you might think of a peaceful ceremony, a favorite song playing, or loved ones gathered in a cherished place. But one question many of us haven’t considered is this: How do we want our bodies to return to the earth? For a growing number of people, the answer lies in green burial—a gentle, environmentally conscious alternative to traditional funeral practices.

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3 Simple Ways to Honor a Pet After Death
Pets Cinda Gillilan Pets Cinda Gillilan

3 Simple Ways to Honor a Pet After Death

Because love doesn’t end when life does

Losing a beloved animal companion can turn our world upside down. The grief is real, deep, and sometimes surprising in how much it hurts, especially in a society that doesn’t always recognize how profound these bonds are.

One of the most healing things we can do in the days and weeks after a pet dies is to create small rituals of remembrance. These don’t have to be elaborate or expensive. They simply need to be meaningful to you.

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Welcome to Life and Death Services
Cinda Gillilan Cinda Gillilan

Welcome to Life and Death Services

Holding space for beginnings, endings, and everything in between

Life is full of beginnings and endings—and the quiet, sacred spaces in between. This blog is a place to explore them all.

Whether you’ve landed here through curiosity, heartache, a desire for support, or a simple longing for something deeper, I want you to know you are welcome. Life and Death Services was born from the belief that every person (and every animal) deserves to be seen, heard, and honored, especially during moments of transition.

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