KORU Cremation Burial Ceremony

03/24/2026

Kids can ask surprisingly direct questions about death. Their questions usually reflect exactly what they’re curious about. 💭

Following their curiosity can open the door to honest conversations about life and death.

03/17/2026

Tip #2 for talking with kids about death: books! 📚�

In this video, we have a great book recommendation that helps explain loss in ways that children can understand. This one even includes an interactive element, because sometimes creativity helps when emotions are difficult to process.

03/10/2026

Talking about death with kids can feel intimidating. One simple place to start? A walk outside.

Nature has a way to shows us that death is part of the cycle of life: leaves fall 🍂, bugs feed on fallen logs 🐞, and the forest keeps growing. 🌲

Rebecca shares why a walk in the woods might be one of the gentlest ways to start the conversation.

01/20/2026

Whether you're curious about genealogy, ancestry, or genetic health markers, you might be familiar with the idea of submitting DNA for testing.

But did you know that you can collect DNA at the time of death from a deceased relative for future use?

We work with SecuriGene, an accredited DNA lab, to take tissue samples and extract DNA for preservation and future testing. You can also request to do testing right away at the time of death.

01/13/2026

Ever wondered how cremated ashes actually get put inside cremation jewelry?

The secret: teeny tiny tools! Here's Ngaio placing cremated remains inside a memorial necklace.

01/06/2026

Cremation jewelry is a meaningful way to keep a loved one close. Here's Ngaio showcasing three different Canadian makers:

🤍 Luxe Design Jewellery based in Vancouver

✨ Eternitys Touch Inc (Eternity's Touch), based in Ontario

⚱️ Loved Remembered based in Ontario

12/30/2025

Can you extract the gold from someone's teeth after death? And would we ever do this at KORU?

Believe it or not, we've been asked this a few times. Watch to find out our answer 👀

12/23/2025

There are so many tiny things that make our loved ones unique, and these small details are what help us to feel close to them in death. Here are some examples.

We'll always ask about how we can help care for your person in a way that feels authentic to you and to them.

12/09/2025

Yes, it's normal and okay to laugh in the midst of grief! Here's a great story that one of our families shared recently that cracked us up.

12/02/2025

Do you have a will in place?

If you're a bit younger, you might not think this is something you need to do just yet, but our death care guide, Rebecca, explains why it's important to have a will at any age.

11/26/2025

Ngaio was recently featured on the High Agency Podcast! The conversation focused on natural deathcare, green burial, and the transformative power of facing mortality with clarity, community, and courage. Listen here: https://highagencypodcast.com/episode/death-in-a-better-place

11/19/2025

We're thrilled to be the first ones in Metro Vancouver to have the Loop EarthRise Urns on hand at our place of practice (clients are buying them!) AND our local casket supplier, Vancouver Casket, can supply us with the Loop Caskets! They are so unique and quite beautiful. Contact us if you are interested in the mushroom urns and caskets!

Netherlands-based Loop Biotech’s Loop Living Cocoon™ mushroom casket has grown from an eco-curiosity into a certified, functional option for green burial and cremation.