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Back to Basics: Tanya Hanson Hosts Workshops on Green Burials and Being a Death Doula

Back to Basicsis a sustainable living event in Pine River MN sponsored by Happy Dancing Turtle on Saturday, February 11th

Tanya Hanson was our guest this morning. She's one of the many speakers at this weekend'sBack to Basics event in Pine River sponsored by Happy Dancing Turtle.

Tanya Hanson is a death educator, massage therapist, hospice professional, and death doula.

tanya hanson leans against a tree
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Tanya Hanson is a death educator.

Her book is called “Mundane to Magical: Creating Moments of Awareness in Everyday Life”.

In our conversation we talked about how scary talking about dying can be; how to begin tender conversations and what green burial means. Many listeners contributed questions and Tanya was kind enough to answer questions like "how much does the average cremation cost?" and "have you met people who are dying and starting to see people who have passed before them?" and more.

Heidi Holtan is KAXE's Director of Content and Public Affairs where she manages producers and is the local host of Morning Edition from NPR. Heidi is a regional correspondent for WDSE/WRPT's Duluth Public Television’s Almanac North.