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Posted on: June 2, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Orange County to host presentation on home funeral options

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The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE End of Life Choices Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a virtual presentation, Home Sweet Home Funerals, on June 22.

Sara Williams, founder of Shrouding Sisters www.shroudingsisters.com, will discuss alternatives to conventional funeral ceremonies. Sara will present information regarding the care, ceremony, and honoring of a body while keeping a loved one at home. Valuable information will be provided on the legalities and other components of family-directed home funerals.

The FREE virtual event will take place on Tuesday, June 22, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. The room will accept entry beginning at 3:50 p.m. to assist with any questions or platform issues prior to the start of the program.

To register, please visit www.orangecountync.gov/HomeFunerals.

If technology assistance is needed, please contact Shenae McPherson at 919-245-4243 by Monday, June 21.

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