Wildflower Funeral Concepts

10/17/2025

We're proud to offer Aquamation services to the Pacific Northwest. Aquamation is a gentle, eco-friendly process for handling a loved one's remains. Because it's not as common as traditional burial or cremation, it's surrounded by myths. Here are some of the most common misconceptions, which we're happy to put to rest for your peace of mind!
👉 Read more here: https://www.wildflowerfuneralconcepts.com/post/8-myths-about-aquamation-debunked

At Wildflower, we get a lot of questions about aquamation—also called alkaline hydrolysis. It’s still new to many people, so it’s not surprising that myths and misunderstandings have spread. The truth? Aquamation is a gentle and environmentally friendly ways to return a body to the earth. Here...

10/16/2025

Thought of the day. 🍃

10/14/2025

Death isn’t the end of the conversation—it’s the beginning of understanding life more deeply. Join us for Whatcom County’s first-ever Before I Die Festival, a free two-day community event exploring death, grief, and what it means to live fully. Spots are limited to 50 per day, and they’re filling quickly—reserve yours today:
👉 beforeidiefestival2025.eventbrite.com

10/14/2025

A living will is more than just medical paperwork—it’s your chance to leave clear guidance and comfort for those you love. Most people forget to include these seven important details. Take a look at our latest post and see if you’ve thought of them all:
https://www.wildflowerfuneralconcepts.com/post/7-things-to-include-in-a-living-will-that-most-people-forget

When most people think about writing a living will, they focus on the basics—like naming a healthcare proxy or stating their wishes for life support. But the truth is, a living will can (and should) go beyond those basics to reflect your values, protect your loved ones from uncertainty, and ensure...

10/13/2025

It's Motivational Monday 🌿
What's inspiring to you today? Share a photo or thought in the comments. If you're doing something exciting or courageous and need a cheering section, let us know so we can cheer you on! We're grateful to everyone in our Wildflower community. As always, we're wishing you a wonderful day!

10/10/2025

Reminder! Reserve your space for this exciting event.

BEFORE I DIE FESTIVAL
A free, two-day community event exploring death, grief, and living fully.
Life’s Fleeting Nature and Wildflower Funeral Concepts are proud to host Whatcom County’s first-ever "Before I Die Festival", a free two-day event dedicated to demystifying death, encouraging open conversations, and inspiring participants to live more fully.
Event Details:
• Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 1-2, 2025
• Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM each day
• Location: Wildflower Funeral Concepts
5706 4th Ave, Ferndale, WA
• Cost: Free (space is limited to 50 attendees per day — registration required)
• Registration: https://beforeidiefestival2025.eventbrite.com
The Before I Die Festival blends education, creativity, and connection, offering participants the opportunity to reflect on life, learn about end-of-life options, and build community. Featuring local professionals, engaging workshops, live music, a film screening, and even wine-tasting, this unique event invites the public to explore topics we too often avoid.
Highlights include:
• Personal Death Reflection Exercise with educator Beck Littlefield
• Proactive Care Planning with Advanced Care Planning consultant Hilary Walker
• Threshold Choir Performance by the Bellingham Threshold Singers
• Wine About Mortality social with wine and guided conversation prompts
• Beyond the Final Breath: Choices for the Body with Brian Flowers, Funeral Director at Wildflower
• What is an End-of-Life Doula? with Beck Littlefield
• Local End-of-Life Professionals Panel featuring experts in hospice, grief, VSED, MAID, and more
• Film Screening of The Last Ecstatic Days, a moving documentary about embracing death with intention
This is the first annual Before I Die Festival in Whatcom County, produced in partnership with Life’s Fleeting Nature and Wildflower Funeral Concepts. Participants are encouraged to attend one or both days.
About Life’s Fleeting Nature
Life’s Fleeting Nature offers End-of-Life Education & Doula services, supporting individuals and families through life’s most sacred transition with compassion and holistic care. Services include end-of-life planning, downsizing services, advocacy to honor wishes, gentle after-death care, and respectful estate clearing. Whether in person, virtual, or hybrid, every offering is held with presence, reverence, and a commitment to honoring all identities, traditions, and the uniqueness of each journey. Life’s Fleeting Nature is located in Whatcom County and serves both Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
Media Contact:
Beck Littlefield
Owner, Educator & Doula
Life’s Fleeting Nature
📞 206-351-2766
🌐 www.lifesfleetingnature.com
About Wildflower Funeral Concepts
Wildflower Funeral Concepts is a modern, eco-friendly funeral home located in Ferndale, Washington. Serving Whatcom County and beyond, Wildflower specializes in green burial, aquamation, terramation, sustainable cremation, and funeral pre-planning, while also offering grief support and veterans services. With compassion, community, and ecological stewardship at its heart, Wildflower provides a new way to honor life and death — gently, consciously, and with love.
Media Contact:
Brian Flowers
Owner & Funeral Director
Wildflower Funeral Concepts
📞 (360) 526-7829
🌐 www.wildflowerfuneralconcepts.com

10/09/2025

Pre-planning your funeral might sound strange if you’re young. But hear us out—it’s actually one of the kindest gifts you can give your loved ones (and your future self). Here are 6 reasons why 🌿

Reasons to Plan Your Funeral Even If You’re Young. It’s not exactly cocktail party conversation: sitting down to plan your own funeral. But here’s the thing—pre-planning isn’t just for those “of a certain age.” In fact, taking a little time now can be one of the most thoughtful, loving...

10/08/2025

Wise words for a Wednesday 🌸

10/06/2025

“This festival is about more than preparing for death — it’s about learning how to live more intentionally,” says Brian Flowers, owner of Wildflower Funeral Concepts. “We believe that by engaging with death, grief, and nature, we create more compassionate, connected communities.”

BEFORE I DIE FESTIVAL
A free, two-day community event exploring death, grief, and living fully.

Life’s Fleeting Nature and Wildflower Funeral Concepts are proud to host Whatcom County’s first-ever "Before I Die Festival", a free two-day event dedicated to demystifying death, encouraging open conversations, and inspiring participants to live more fully.

Event Details:
• Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 1-2, 2025
• Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM each day
• Location: Wildflower Funeral Concepts
5706 4th Ave, Ferndale, WA
• Cost: Free (space is limited to 50 attendees per day — registration required)
• Registration: https://beforeidiefestival2025.eventbrite.com

The Before I Die Festival blends education, creativity, and connection, offering participants the opportunity to reflect on life, learn about end-of-life options, and build community. Featuring local professionals, engaging workshops, live music, a film screening, and even wine-tasting, this unique event invites the public to explore topics we too often avoid.

Highlights include:
• Personal Death Reflection Exercise with educator Beck Littlefield
• Proactive Care Planning with Advanced Care Planning consultant Hilary Walker
• Threshold Choir Performance by the Bellingham Threshold Singers
• Wine About Mortality social with wine and guided conversation prompts
• Beyond the Final Breath: Choices for the Body with Brian Flowers, Funeral Director at Wildflower
• What is an End-of-Life Doula? with Beck Littlefield
• Local End-of-Life Professionals Panel featuring experts in hospice, grief, VSED, MAID, and more
• Film Screening of The Last Ecstatic Days, a moving documentary about embracing death with intention

This is the first annual Before I Die Festival in Whatcom County, produced in partnership with Life’s Fleeting Nature and Wildflower Funeral Concepts. Participants are encouraged to attend one or both days.
About Life’s Fleeting Nature

Life’s Fleeting Nature offers End-of-Life Education & Doula services, supporting individuals and families through life’s most sacred transition with compassion and holistic care. Services include end-of-life planning, downsizing services, advocacy to honor wishes, gentle after-death care, and respectful estate clearing. Whether in person, virtual, or hybrid, every offering is held with presence, reverence, and a commitment to honoring all identities, traditions, and the uniqueness of each journey. Life’s Fleeting Nature is located in Whatcom County and serves both Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

Media Contact:

Beck Littlefield
Owner, Educator & Doula
Life’s Fleeting Nature
📞 206-351-2766
🌐 www.lifesfleetingnature.com

About Wildflower Funeral Concepts
Wildflower Funeral Concepts is a modern, eco-friendly funeral home located in Ferndale, Washington. Serving Whatcom County and beyond, Wildflower specializes in green burial, aquamation, terramation, sustainable cremation, and funeral pre-planning, while also offering grief support and veterans services. With compassion, community, and ecological stewardship at its heart, Wildflower provides a new way to honor life and death — gently, consciously, and with love.
Media Contact:
Brian Flowers
Owner & Funeral Director
Wildflower Funeral Concepts
📞 (360) 526-7829
🌐 www.wildflowerfuneralconcepts.com

10/03/2025

You don’t need millions to leave a lasting legacy. In fact, the most meaningful legacies often cost nothing at all. Here are eleven creative ways to be remembered—without needing a fortune.

https://www.wildflowerfuneralconcepts.com/post/11-creative-ways-to-leave-a-legacy-without-a-fortune

When people hear the word “legacy,” they often imagine great wealth, grand estates, or foundations with their names etched in stone. But the truth is, a meaningful legacy isn’t about money—it’s about impact, memory, and love. You don’t need a fortune to leave something lasting behind. He...