Home Funeral – Upworthy shares our story

October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 by Lucia Maya

I was interviewed for a story on home funerals in Upworthy by Evan Porter, and he wrote a beautiful piece. Very grateful to be sharing it here:

https://www.upworthy.com/how-a-nontraditional-funeral-helped-this-mom-process-her-daughters-tragic-death?c=hpstream

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Lucia Maya

I live and write in Makawao, on Maui, Hawaii. I write on my blog about my experience with my daughter Elizabeth Blue, during the last year of her life living with cancer and dying in a state of grace. I follow my passion in my work, doing Energy Healing (Reiki, Karuna Reiki and Craniosacral work) and spiritual counseling, in person and at a distance, teaching Reiki and facilitating spiritual workshops. I have a blog on my LuminousAdventures.com site as well!

13 thoughts on “Home Funeral – Upworthy shares our story”

James Wescott says:

January 23, 2017 at 6:27 pm

I was brought here like many by the Upworthy article. I read for hours, and its left me speechless.I’m not sure I even know what to feel after reading all of that except gratitude. You, Elizabeth, and your entire circle are beautiful souls. Thank you for sharing your experience, and Elizabeth with all of us.

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1. Lucia Maya says:
  
  January 23, 2017 at 10:45 pm
  
  Dear James, wow, thank you for reading and letting me know that Elizabeth and I have touched you in some way. That makes me so happy to know.
  with deep gratitude,
  Lucia
  
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Erangelis Santiago says:

January 23, 2017 at 12:17 pm

Wow. Beautiful gesture from you. Is the first time I heard about this. You are a brave women.
Hi, from Luquillo, Puerto RIco.

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1. Lucia Maya says:
  
  January 23, 2017 at 10:43 pm
  
  Hi Luquillo, thank you for writing, it’s lovely to hear that you took the time to read about my experience. blessings, Lucia
  
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sandyblue2 says:

October 22, 2016 at 11:42 am

I just read your story on Upworthy, and I plan to read your blog from the beginning….what a beautiful tribute to Elizabeth and her life…I have never heard of a home funeral these days, comforting to know that this can be done…God bless you, Lucia, and may your beautiful daughter Elizabeth, rest in peace…namaste….

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1. Lucia Maya says:
  
  October 22, 2016 at 11:56 am
  
  Thank you for reading. It was such a healing part of my experience, I’m very grateful to have learned about it in time.
  
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Elly Lonon says:

October 21, 2016 at 12:01 pm

Oh you sweet and beautiful woman. The photo of you two together…

What a gift of love. Thank you for sharing.

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1. Lucia Maya says:
  
  October 21, 2016 at 7:48 pm
  
  Thank you for reading it Elly. much aloha to you…
  
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fransiweinstein says:

October 21, 2016 at 7:22 am

This is such a loving, compassionate, personal and gentle way to say “good-bye.” It’s the ultimate act of caring for a loved one.

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1. Lucia Maya says:
  
  October 21, 2016 at 7:47 pm
  
  Yes, Fransi, it was so gentle for each of us, really helpful part of the grieving process for me.
  
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  1. fransiweinstein says:
    
    October 21, 2016 at 7:49 pm
    
    I’m sure it did, Lucia.
    
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cathyholt2015 says:

October 20, 2016 at 5:44 pm

This is so beautiful Lucia. I wish I had thought to do this for Ty. 💙

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1. Lucia Maya says:
  
  October 20, 2016 at 6:46 pm
  
  Thank you Cathy. I’m grateful my friend told me about this possibility – I’d had no idea…and I want others to know what options there are! ❤
  
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