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In this conversation, Liz Dunnebacke shares her journey from the entertainment industry to founding Wake, a nonprofit focused on affordable and environmentally sustainable death care. She discusses her personal experiences with death, the challenges of navigating the death care system, and the emotional impact of choices surrounding death. Liz highlights the crisis of unclaimed bodies, the legal complexities of death care decisions, and the need for greater access and affordability in this essential service. We delve into the complexities of death care, exploring personal values, financial barriers, and the emotional toll of losing loved ones. We emphasize the relational nature of life and death, advocating for community support and awareness in navigating these difficult topics.

Liz Dunnebacke (she/they) is the founder and executive director of Wake, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and resources that support meaningful, affordable, and environmentally friendly end-of-life care. Liz comes to end-of-life work following a career in the entertainment industry. 

Since moving to New Orleans in 2004, Liz has served on the boards and staff of several New Orleans-based nonprofit organizations in the arts and education sectors. Since 2013, they have worked to develop national resources for sustainable and affordable end-of-life care, serving on the board of the Green Burial Council and forming the Equitable Disposition Alliance. Liz holds a BA from Brown University.

Wake Website
Equitable Disposition Alliance

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