The Glam Reaper: Return Home: Honoring Life's Journey Beyond with Brienna Smith

Wednesday 23 August 2023

Return Home: Honoring Life's Journey Beyond with Brienna Smith

In this episode of The Glam Reaper podcast, your host Jennifer sits down with Brienna Smith, the Chief Operating Officer of Return Home—a full-service green funeral home offering Terramation (human composting services). They dive into important topics that might sound unfamiliar but are essential for understanding the cycle of life.

Return Home was born with the idea of providing families with a kind, clear, and open way to take care of their loved ones after they pass away. It’s a unique and natural approach that keeps the circle of life going.

And while the concept of Terramation may sound strange, it's also a way to let a person's body become part of the Earth again naturally. No fancy chemicals, just nature doing its thing.

Ever wondered how long it takes for a body to return to the Earth? Brienna breaks it down for us. It's not something we think about every day, but understanding the process can help us appreciate the Earth's ways.

Methane and other gases are also on the agenda. You’ve probably only heard these terms in science class, but here, they're connected to the natural process of a body returning to the Earth. Brienna explains how these gases are involved in the cycle.

Tune in to this episode to learn about these down-to-earth topics on how to embrace the end of life with openness while understanding the natural journey we all take.

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

- The Birth of Return Home: Providing families access to inclusive, gentle, transparent death care that continues the cycle of life

- What is human composting?

- How long does it take to return a body to Earth?

- What role do methane and other gases play in the process of terramation?