KORU Cremation Burial Ceremony

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.

10/02/2025

It’s natural for many of us to feel the urge to go outdoors when we’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed🌱

Spending time outside when we are grieving can be a powerful tool to help us process and heal, providing a sense of calm in the midst of the whirlwind of emotions many people feel after having lost someone dear.

09/25/2025

There are many ways a family can choose to commemorate their person. One of them is scanning their loved one’s fingerprints to keep, print, or even engrave onto jewelry ☝️

Watch the video to learn more about the process.

09/24/2025

Wild applause for Death Doula Lauren Richwine in Indiana for fighting to keep her EOL Doula business operating! Read on!

"This approach furthers the state’s interests the way an atom bomb would further the eradication of a residential ant infestation," the order reads.