The Death Network

The Death Network A collective for the living, the dying and the grieving. San Diego, CA
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05/31/2026

Home funerals and vigils invite us to honor the pause.

When someone dies, there is no need to rush. Taking time to sit with the reality of the loss, gather loved ones, share stories, and care for the body can help us begin to process the transition from dying to death. Those are different experiences, and slowing down creates space for grief to unfold naturally.

Home funerals are legal in all US states, though the specific requirements vary. Be sure to check the laws where you live.

In California, HSC 7100 states families may keep their person at home for a reasonable amount of time after death (there is no specific timeline!) typically more than enough time to hold a home funeral, vigil, or farewell visit before being in the care of a funeral home.

Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do after a death is simply resist the urge to hurry. ❤️

if you want to know more about our home, funeral and visual offerings in partnership with visit www.TheDeathNetwork.com

05/30/2026

You’re invited to Death over Drafts June 4 in Anaheim 🍻 if you’re curious about what these gatherings are all about, check out this video with death doulas .lea.waugh and .endoflifedoula of The Death Network.

is a casual, welcoming gathering where you can grab a drink, meet interesting people, and have honest conversations about life, death, grief, and everything in between.

Whether you’re death-curious, have questions you’ve never had a chance to ask, or simply enjoy meaningful conversation, there’s a seat for you at the table.

🌟 We’ve got an All-Star line up for June 4th! lea.waugh and .endoflifedoula from The Death Network
Medical Aid in Dying specialists
Modern funeral and cremation company
doulas & death-workers
our favorite game!

Join us June 4th
6-8 pm
in Anaheim and help us normalize the conversations that matter most.

➡️RSVP link in bio

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05/29/2026

🤷🏻‍♀️ Who else has a mobile ritual basket with all the essentials?

Mine includes:
🕯️LED candles
💨Aromatherapy diffuser
🌺Flowers
💫Small crystals & keepsakes
📚Poetry book

Today I’m using it to create a small altar for grief yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️ with
Cass and I host a restorative yoga class for grief every Thursday at 5:45 PM. It’s a great place to connect with others, slow down and listen to your body 💗

05/28/2026

We do a lot of these senior fair community events and it’s always amazing to us how little the general population knows about their legal end of life options.

We want people to consider their lifestyle when they opt for their death style… which means crafting an end of life experience that authentically reflects the life you lived.

Home funerals and vigils are legal in every state! In California, here are a few of the rules:

🏡 there is no time limit for how long you can keep your person home after death (HSC 7100)

🏡 with a little bit of preplanning, a vigil or home funeral can easily take place after death.

🏡 a Death Doula can guide chosen family, and friends through a gentle body washing and caring for person after death.

💗 honoring the pause gives our hearts, minds and bodies time to settle into a new type of grief.

What do you think about home funerals and vigils?

for information about home funerals in your state.

05/25/2026

We’re bringing our favorite kind of gathering to Anaheim with friends from OC Deathworkers Alliance, Meadow Memorials, and Autonomy Health for a night of real conversation, community, and connection.

If you’ve had questions about death, dying, grief, planning ahead, or end-of-life options but never quite knew where to ask them - bring them. This room will be full of end-of-life professionals and people who believe these conversations belong out in the open.

If you work in the end-of-life field this is a great way to connect with others who believe in Doing Death Different - please join us!

Special guest Dr. Donnie Moore will help guide discussion around California’s legal option for medical aid in dying (MAiD), and Meadow Memorials is covering the first round🍻

No presentations. No pressure. Just honest conversation with people who believe death deserves some honest dialogue.

📍 Honey River Brewing Co. | Anaheim
📅 June 4 | 6–8 PM

Come grab a drink and join us!
RSVP link in bio

05/25/2026

There are a lot of terms in the funeral in industry that irk me… And ‘body disposition’ is probably the biggest one!

I don’t want to dispose of my body when I die, I want to thank it for carrying me through life 💕

On top of using this language, most funeral homes don’t even offer all of the options that are available!

In California, these are the legal options:

💦 Water Cremation
🔥 Flame Cremation
🌳 Green Burial
🪦 American Burial
🚢 Sea Burial
🌱 Human Composting (2027🎉)

How will you thank your body after death?

05/24/2026

Have you been thinking about going to a Death Cafe but you’re not sure what it’s all about? It’s a welcoming space to chat about death, dying and grief…. Or as we like to say - being human 🥰

hosts Death Cafe every 4th Saturday 10:00 am - we hope to see you next month!

As cremation rates continue to rise across the country more and more people are forgoing any sort of vigil, memorial or ...
05/19/2026

As cremation rates continue to rise across the country more and more people are forgoing any sort of vigil, memorial or service. We think this time after death is important, we call it honoring the pause… It’s a moment to say goodbye and allow your grief to shift from ‘my person is dying’ to ‘my person has died.’

In every state it is legal to keep your person home after they die, laws will vary by state so be familiar with your laws . Often times a doula can help with a home funeral or a vigil, and preparing the body before cremation with a gentle washing and shrouding. Want to know more? Check out our article 3 Meaningful Ways to be with Your Person Before Cremation www.TheDeathNetwork.com/Death-Education

Where we are in California, the law states you can keep your person home for a reasonable amount of time. We find a few hours after death is usually enough space for friends and family to gather and say goodbye. But for others a day or two may be necessary, and that can be arranged too!

for information about laws by state.

Thanks to for supporting our death doulas in this important work 💜 having a funeral home ally makes all the difference!

05/18/2026

THIS is the changing face of death care!

As death doulas we often bridge the gap between hospice and funeral - so knowing and trusting our profession counterparts is vital to how we serve our clients.

What you see in these photos are death doulas, funeral professionals and hospice coming together to Do Death Different. With transparency, knowledge and authenticity.

We not only appreciate each other as colleagues, we actually really love each other as humans 💕 being able to provide a seamless transition for our clients is important to us. We are so grateful for our known and trusted community!

Thank you for a wonderful evening of community and connection 💫 and for being a leader of hospice care in San Diego.


lea.waugh

endoflifedoula





05/17/2026

Hey San Diego!
Have you heard of Death Cafe but not sure what it’s all about? hosts one of the best in Encinitas every 4th Sunday 10:00-11:30 am.

Join us Saturday May 23 for authentic unscripted conversation about death, dying and grief. We’ve created an inviting space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites us all.

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