Journey Home

Journey Home, founded by Linda Rudrum (Owner/Death Practitioner), is an educational and advocacy service dedicated to restoring the tradition of personalized after-death care, honoring death as a natural cycle and sacred rite of passage.?Journey Home is founded on a deep personal calling—a life-long lack of fear regarding death and a dedication to honoring the methods our ancestors used for farewells. Inspired by the stories of Grandmother Lily, our mission is to empower and educate families on their right to conduct personal after-death care, an intimate alternative to the conventional system. We bring awareness that this family-led approach is significantly less expensive and prevents the emotional disconnect of having a loved one quickly taken away. Our guidance helps families secure the essential time to grieve naturally, prepare their loved one, and honor their passage with dignity, regardless of their religious, cultural, or personal background.?Services include:?Educational Workshops & Series: Comprehensive guidance on after-death care, home funeral planning, and navigating the legal aspects of family-led farewells. Specific programs include Introduction to Home Funerals, the Preparing Your Beloved Series, and the Planning Your Departure Series (covering personalized wishes for body treatment and designation of decision-makers).?Grief and Connection: Workshops emphasize how family-led care brings families closer and provides invaluable personal time for honoring the deceased and initiating the healing process.?Organizational Consulting & Implementation: Providing workshops and educational information to organizations (e.g., community groups, non-profits, faith centers) interested in offering after-death care knowledge to their own communities.?Journey Home empowers families to approach death with dignity, deep connection, and informed choice.