The Funeral

Dn. Mark discusses transporting the body of the recently deceased, the burial, and the vigil.

Dn. Mark explains exactly what needs to be done when preparing a body for burial.

Dn. Mark enumerates the things you'll need to have ready to prepare a body for burial and explains what to expect when you encounter a dead body.

On the premier episode of his new podcast, Dn. Mark Barna discusses the Orthodox perspective on cremation.

Dn. Mark Barna concludes his podcast on rediscovering ancient Christian burial customs for the modern world with this 66-minute introduction to his all-day workshop on the topic.

Dn. Mark addresses the Orthodox funeral service itself.

Dn. Mark discusses what happens physically when a loved one approaches a natural death.

Dn. Mark explores the issues surrounding putting a loved one in Hospice.

Dn. Mark explains that when caring for the elderly and the terminally ill, you should not take the caregiving journey alone. Because this journey will change your life in ways that you never anticipated, he likewise enumerates what you need to be aware of as a caregiver.

Dn. Mark continues his discussion of what to consider before making the decision to become a caregiver.