Order of the Good Death
@ordergooddeath.bsky.social
Building a meaningful, eco-friendly, & equitable end-of-life through education, resources, & legislative advocacy
https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com
https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com
Join us on 10/30 for an exclusive talk by @sarahcalavera.bsky.social
The Women, the Witch, & the Dead: How Women & Death Shaped Halloween.
This event is exclusively for our Tier Two members. Not a member yet? Now's the perfect time to join
www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
The Women, the Witch, & the Dead: How Women & Death Shaped Halloween.
This event is exclusively for our Tier Two members. Not a member yet? Now's the perfect time to join
www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
October 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Join us on 10/30 for an exclusive talk by @sarahcalavera.bsky.social
The Women, the Witch, & the Dead: How Women & Death Shaped Halloween.
This event is exclusively for our Tier Two members. Not a member yet? Now's the perfect time to join
www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
The Women, the Witch, & the Dead: How Women & Death Shaped Halloween.
This event is exclusively for our Tier Two members. Not a member yet? Now's the perfect time to join
www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
Support open conversations about death and join a community dedicated to building a better future of deathcare: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
*Giveaway open to US residents.
*Giveaway open to US residents.
October 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Support open conversations about death and join a community dedicated to building a better future of deathcare: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
*Giveaway open to US residents.
*Giveaway open to US residents.
✨Announcing our Death Positive Library Giveaway!
Become a Tier Two Order Member by December 19th for a chance to receive a collection of over 35 groundbreaking books exploring mortality and meaning—including signed editions by bestselling author Caitlin Doughty!
Become a Tier Two Order Member by December 19th for a chance to receive a collection of over 35 groundbreaking books exploring mortality and meaning—including signed editions by bestselling author Caitlin Doughty!
October 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
✨Announcing our Death Positive Library Giveaway!
Become a Tier Two Order Member by December 19th for a chance to receive a collection of over 35 groundbreaking books exploring mortality and meaning—including signed editions by bestselling author Caitlin Doughty!
Become a Tier Two Order Member by December 19th for a chance to receive a collection of over 35 groundbreaking books exploring mortality and meaning—including signed editions by bestselling author Caitlin Doughty!
1. Folks who are signed up for our free Death Positive Advocate newsletter will soon get an exclusive sneak peek into the treasure trove of insights & news that Order Members receive every month!
October 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
1. Folks who are signed up for our free Death Positive Advocate newsletter will soon get an exclusive sneak peek into the treasure trove of insights & news that Order Members receive every month!
1. Our archive is full of conversations that continue to resonate, and this one is no exception. In “Therapy, Mental Health, and Death Positivity,” we explore the complex experience of bringing death positive ideas into your therapy session.
October 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
1. Our archive is full of conversations that continue to resonate, and this one is no exception. In “Therapy, Mental Health, and Death Positivity,” we explore the complex experience of bringing death positive ideas into your therapy session.
We believe everyone struggles with fear of death. Being death positive is about our willingness to better understand those fears, how they manifest in ourselves, others, & the world around us.
We’ve created resources to help: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/fe...
We’ve created resources to help: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/fe...
October 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We believe everyone struggles with fear of death. Being death positive is about our willingness to better understand those fears, how they manifest in ourselves, others, & the world around us.
We’ve created resources to help: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/fe...
We’ve created resources to help: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/fe...
Tomorrow we’ll continue this conversation with Gabrielle Gatto who will share how cemeteries can serve as community spaces that bring people together & help us build comfort with mortality.
October 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Tomorrow we’ll continue this conversation with Gabrielle Gatto who will share how cemeteries can serve as community spaces that bring people together & help us build comfort with mortality.
From our legislative advocacy to our free public resources, we still offer everyone a way to engage with their mortality in an open, honest way, grounded in science and facts.
October 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
From our legislative advocacy to our free public resources, we still offer everyone a way to engage with their mortality in an open, honest way, grounded in science and facts.
These events were the spark that ignited a larger conversation that helped turn a taboo topic into a global movement. While we may not host Death Salons in the same way today, that same spirit of intellectual curiosity and open conversation is at the heart of everything we do.
October 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
These events were the spark that ignited a larger conversation that helped turn a taboo topic into a global movement. While we may not host Death Salons in the same way today, that same spirit of intellectual curiosity and open conversation is at the heart of everything we do.
We’re taking it back to the early days of The Order & the event that started it all: Death Salons.
Inspired by 18th century intellectual salons, we brought together academics, artists, funeral professionals, and the public to talk about the one thing we all have in common: death.
Inspired by 18th century intellectual salons, we brought together academics, artists, funeral professionals, and the public to talk about the one thing we all have in common: death.
October 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We’re taking it back to the early days of The Order & the event that started it all: Death Salons.
Inspired by 18th century intellectual salons, we brought together academics, artists, funeral professionals, and the public to talk about the one thing we all have in common: death.
Inspired by 18th century intellectual salons, we brought together academics, artists, funeral professionals, and the public to talk about the one thing we all have in common: death.
1. Some stories are timeless; they stick with you, revealing new layers of meaning the more you think about them.
This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite articles from the archives: “Death for Sale: Content, Consumption, and Compassion of Estate Sales”.
This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite articles from the archives: “Death for Sale: Content, Consumption, and Compassion of Estate Sales”.
October 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
1. Some stories are timeless; they stick with you, revealing new layers of meaning the more you think about them.
This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite articles from the archives: “Death for Sale: Content, Consumption, and Compassion of Estate Sales”.
This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite articles from the archives: “Death for Sale: Content, Consumption, and Compassion of Estate Sales”.
Tired of capitalism controlling deathcare? Same. That’s why we’re building a community that is reimagining deathcare, and we need volunteers (and volunteer wranglers) to make it happen.
Interested in volunteering? Learn more and apply here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/volunteer/
Interested in volunteering? Learn more and apply here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/volunteer/
October 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Tired of capitalism controlling deathcare? Same. That’s why we’re building a community that is reimagining deathcare, and we need volunteers (and volunteer wranglers) to make it happen.
Interested in volunteering? Learn more and apply here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/volunteer/
Interested in volunteering? Learn more and apply here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/volunteer/
CALL TO ACTION
The bill to legalize human composting in MA is scheduled for a hearing on MONDAY. You can help by spending a few minutes sending an email of support, or testifying in person. Info & instructions here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/.../calls-to...
The bill to legalize human composting in MA is scheduled for a hearing on MONDAY. You can help by spending a few minutes sending an email of support, or testifying in person. Info & instructions here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/.../calls-to...
September 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
CALL TO ACTION
The bill to legalize human composting in MA is scheduled for a hearing on MONDAY. You can help by spending a few minutes sending an email of support, or testifying in person. Info & instructions here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/.../calls-to...
The bill to legalize human composting in MA is scheduled for a hearing on MONDAY. You can help by spending a few minutes sending an email of support, or testifying in person. Info & instructions here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/.../calls-to...
Dying in the Margins is part of out monthly Mortal Media Club series for Order Members.
Become a member to access all Mortal Media Club events, and much more:
www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
Become a member to access all Mortal Media Club events, and much more:
www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
September 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Dying in the Margins is part of out monthly Mortal Media Club series for Order Members.
Become a member to access all Mortal Media Club events, and much more:
www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
Become a member to access all Mortal Media Club events, and much more:
www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
THIS FRIDAY
Join authors Amy Shea, Evie King, & Beth Winegarner for a thoughtful, necessary dialogue on justice, remembrance, & reimagining how we care for one another through death.
Event is free, register at the link:: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join authors Amy Shea, Evie King, & Beth Winegarner for a thoughtful, necessary dialogue on justice, remembrance, & reimagining how we care for one another through death.
Event is free, register at the link:: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
THIS FRIDAY
Join authors Amy Shea, Evie King, & Beth Winegarner for a thoughtful, necessary dialogue on justice, remembrance, & reimagining how we care for one another through death.
Event is free, register at the link:: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join authors Amy Shea, Evie King, & Beth Winegarner for a thoughtful, necessary dialogue on justice, remembrance, & reimagining how we care for one another through death.
Event is free, register at the link:: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
It’s official! New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed
NJ bill A-4085/S-3007 legalizing human composting & expanding options for greener & more meaningful deathcare!
Learn more about this and other sustainable forms of deathcare here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/gr...
📷 Yumi Yoshida
NJ bill A-4085/S-3007 legalizing human composting & expanding options for greener & more meaningful deathcare!
Learn more about this and other sustainable forms of deathcare here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/gr...
📷 Yumi Yoshida
September 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It’s official! New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed
NJ bill A-4085/S-3007 legalizing human composting & expanding options for greener & more meaningful deathcare!
Learn more about this and other sustainable forms of deathcare here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/gr...
📷 Yumi Yoshida
NJ bill A-4085/S-3007 legalizing human composting & expanding options for greener & more meaningful deathcare!
Learn more about this and other sustainable forms of deathcare here: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/gr...
📷 Yumi Yoshida
September 19th at 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST ---- Event is free. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Become a Member: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
Become a Member: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
September 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
September 19th at 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST ---- Event is free. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Become a Member: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
Become a Member: www.orderofthegooddeath.com/membership
Through personal narrative, investigative insight, and cultural critique, these writers explore the intersection of grief, memory, economic disparity, and end-of-life care. Come for a thoughtful, necessary dialogue on justice, remembrance, and reimagining how we care for one another through death.
September 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Through personal narrative, investigative insight, and cultural critique, these writers explore the intersection of grief, memory, economic disparity, and end-of-life care. Come for a thoughtful, necessary dialogue on justice, remembrance, and reimagining how we care for one another through death.
Join authors Evie King, Amy Shea, and Beth Winegarner for a powerful conversation on funeral poverty and the stark inequalities that shape how we die and how we’re remembered.
September 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Join authors Evie King, Amy Shea, and Beth Winegarner for a powerful conversation on funeral poverty and the stark inequalities that shape how we die and how we’re remembered.
For World Photography Day, check out our list of recommended books on death & photography—from post mortem photos, to jazz funerals, & hidden ossuaries www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/bo...
August 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
For World Photography Day, check out our list of recommended books on death & photography—from post mortem photos, to jazz funerals, & hidden ossuaries www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/bo...
Discover how these talented artisans create beautiful and unique eco-friendly coffins, shrouds and urns that celebrate life and honor our loved ones. It's not just about death; it’s about connection, creativity, and remembrance.
August 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Discover how these talented artisans create beautiful and unique eco-friendly coffins, shrouds and urns that celebrate life and honor our loved ones. It's not just about death; it’s about connection, creativity, and remembrance.
The Order made the decision to underwrite The Last Ecstatic Days documentary, as the film poignantly illustrates so much of our advocacy — from the power of community-led deathcare, to home funerals
August 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Order made the decision to underwrite The Last Ecstatic Days documentary, as the film poignantly illustrates so much of our advocacy — from the power of community-led deathcare, to home funerals
The Order Supports Death Positive Programming on PBS
On August 6, 2025 PBS will be premiering a new documentary, The Last Ecstatic Days, an intimate look at a man with brain cancer in search of a community and his hospice doctor who gives up everything to honor his dying wish.
On August 6, 2025 PBS will be premiering a new documentary, The Last Ecstatic Days, an intimate look at a man with brain cancer in search of a community and his hospice doctor who gives up everything to honor his dying wish.
August 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The Order Supports Death Positive Programming on PBS
On August 6, 2025 PBS will be premiering a new documentary, The Last Ecstatic Days, an intimate look at a man with brain cancer in search of a community and his hospice doctor who gives up everything to honor his dying wish.
On August 6, 2025 PBS will be premiering a new documentary, The Last Ecstatic Days, an intimate look at a man with brain cancer in search of a community and his hospice doctor who gives up everything to honor his dying wish.
Saw this camera with the phrase “We’re all gonna die, say “Cheese!” on it and was reminded of Susan Sontag’s quote
“All photographs are memento mori. To take a photograph is to participate in another person’s mortality…all photographs testify to time’s relentless melt.”
“All photographs are memento mori. To take a photograph is to participate in another person’s mortality…all photographs testify to time’s relentless melt.”
July 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Saw this camera with the phrase “We’re all gonna die, say “Cheese!” on it and was reminded of Susan Sontag’s quote
“All photographs are memento mori. To take a photograph is to participate in another person’s mortality…all photographs testify to time’s relentless melt.”
“All photographs are memento mori. To take a photograph is to participate in another person’s mortality…all photographs testify to time’s relentless melt.”