

"Writing Into The Light" - Labyrinth Walk and Equinox Workshop at Wildflower
A longtime labyrinth enthusiast, Ingrid Tegnér brings her hand-painted seven circuit labyrinth and invites you to engage in a mindful walk with poetry and writing. Explore the pathway and expand your outlook. The equinox marks a balance of daylight and nighttime ushering in the longer days of spring. Come discover a new pathway. Bring your curiosity and a journal. No previous experience necessary.
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8 Myths About Terramation — Debunked
Terramation, also known as natural organic reduction or human composting, is one of the newest and most meaningful ways to return to the earth. At Wildflower, we’re proud to offer this gentle, earth-centered option, but because it’s still unfamiliar to many, it’s surrounded by myths. Let’s clear a few of them up.
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Wildflower Funeral Concept's Autumn Food Drive benefitting the Ferndale Food Bank
At Wildflower Funeral Concepts, we believe that caring for one another is one of the most meaningful ways we can honor life. This November, we’re inviting our community to come together in that spirit of care and compassion through Wildflower Funeral Concept's Autumn Food Drive benefitting the Ferndale Food Bank.
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This photo is of Edie Marie Clark Montgomery’s first headstone
This photo is of Edie Marie Clark Montgomery’s first headstone. Edie was brutally stabbed in her home in Ferndale in 1980. She was 18 years old. Her murder is still unsolved. I first learned about Edie this summer on Facebook of all places. Chrey Nelson, who works as an Identification Technician for the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department, made a post about Edie and her crumbling headstone in a local Facebook group. Edie’s case has been recently reopened. Detective Derek Jone
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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's 8 myths about qquamation debunked!
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6 Reasons to Pre-Plan Your Funeral (Even If You’re Young)
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, and downright practical things you do for yourself and the people you care about. Here’s why ...
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11 TV Shows That Handled Death Perfectly (Or Hilariously Badly)
Television has always been a mirror of how we live, love, and yes—how we die. Sometimes, shows handle death with profound beauty. Other times, they miss the mark so wildly that it becomes unintentionally funny. Either way, these moments reflect our culture’s ongoing attempt to wrestle with the universal truth: everyone dies, even our favorite characters.
Here are 11 TV Shows That Handled Death Perfectly (Or Hilariously Badly).
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10 Creative Funeral Ideas for Someone Who Lived Loudly!
Some people live quietly, gently, and privately. Others? They live loudly — filling rooms with laughter, music, and stories. When it comes time to honor a life like that, a traditional service might not feel quite right.
At Wildflower, we believe funerals should reflect the person being celebrated. If your loved one lived boldly, here's "10 Creative Funeral Ideas for Someone Who Lived Loudly".
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7 Times Dance Was the Language of Grief (and It Was Stunning)
Grief is not always something we can say. Sometimes it must be moved through — literally.
For as long as humans have experienced loss, we’ve turned to the body to say what words cannot. Whether through private ritual or public performance, dance has become a sacred language of mourning, remembrance, and healing.
Here are seven powerful moments — ancient, traditional, and modern — when dance became the language of grief… and said everything that needed to be said.
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8 (Gentle) Ways to Include Kids in a Funeral
Children experience loss just as deeply as adults — but in different, sometimes harder-to-understand ways. That’s why including them in funerals and memorials can be powerful. Not only does it honor their bond with the person who passed, but it also gives them tools for processing grief in a healthy, supported way. At Wildflower, we believe funerals should be inclusive, compassionate spaces — and that includes the smallest members of the family. Here are a few beautiful ways
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