Over the next few weeks, a hearing for Illinois Bill HB5425, an act to legalize natural organic reduction (aka human composting), will be heard in the Senate. This is a critical moment for the future of the bill and we really need your help!

Big feelings. Dark humor. One very honest look at mortality. We’re thrilled to partner on special screenings of Andre Is an Idiot, the new documentary from A24 that turns a terminal diagnosis into an unexpectedly hilarious and deeply moving exploration of mortality.

We’re giving away 2 copies of WHEN WE SPOKE TO THE DEAD! TO ENTER: -must be 18+ & have a U.S. mailing address. -Leave a comment telling us why you want to add When We Spoke to the Dead to your reading list. -Giveaway ends March 9th, 11:59pm PST.

And don’t miss Darnell at our Mortal Media Club, where he’ll dive into his book and his work as a death doula. Become an Order member today: orderofthegooddeath.com/memb…

✨NEW ARTICLE Today we’re excited to share an exclusive excerpt from Darnell Lamont Walker’s new book Never Can Say Goodbye: the Life of a Death Doula & the Art of a Peaceful Goodbye. Read "Our Fear of Death is Not An Heirloom We Want to Pass On" here: orderofthegooddeath.com/arti…

Our Valentine’s Day collection has returned, & yes, the candy hearts are just as sweet & subversive as you remember. Showing love for aquamation, human composting, green burial, & open air funeral pyres, because love, like death, comes in many forms. the-order-of-the-good-death.…

NEW ARTICLE Partnering with Tanya Marsh of Wake Forest Law School, The Order helped develop questions for an annual survey on American funeral preferences--confirming some long-held beliefs, while uncovering results that shocked even us orderofthegooddeath.com/arti…

Our MORTAL MEDIA CLUB is back for 2026! MMC is a unique twist on the traditional book club—we gather around short pieces of media that explore death, dying, grief, and engage in discussion with leading experts.

These 7 transformative titles, (plus an additional 30 books!) are all included in our Death Positive Library Giveaway! We’re giving the full set to one reader. Will it be you?

All crop tops & tanks are 15% off! the-order-of-the-good-death.… (Discount automatically applied at checkout) 💚 Show off your commitment to building a meaningful, eco-friendly, and equitable end-of-life!

We’re giving away a Death Positive Library collection! Become a Tier Two Order Member by December 19th for a chance to receive a curated collection of over 35 groundbreaking books exploring mortality and meaning—including signed editions by bestselling author Caitlin Doughty!

There was once a time when Halloween was intricately tied to a day when we actively engaged with death; and facing our own mortality was at the heart of the celebration orderofthegooddeath.com/arti…

In our guide ‘So You Want to Be a Tree When You Die?’ we break down the options to help you achieve your afterlife goals: orderofthegooddeath.com/reso…

✨Announcing our Death Positive Library Giveaway! Become a Tier Two Order Member by December 19th for a chance to receive a curated 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!

Tomorrow we’ll continue this conversation at Mortal Media Club with Gabrielle Gatto of Green-Wood Cemetery, who will share how cemeteries can serve as community spaces that bring people together and help us build comfort with mortality.

🚨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: orderofthegooddeath.com/get-…

NEW ARTICLE! How can the human body provide an opportunity for us to become more intimately familiar with death and homelessness? Read an exclusive excerpt from Amy Shea's new book Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins. orderofthegooddeath.com/arti…

This month join us as we delve into issues surrounding funeral poverty with a series of new articles, social media content, and a special event— Dying in the Margins: A Closer Look at Funeral Poverty.

NEW ARTICLE! Who gets to rest in peace? Who gets left behind and forgotten? Author Beth Winegarner reveals the dead who still lie beneath some of San Francisco’s most cherished destinations. orderofthegooddeath.com/arti…