2014/08/14 safcei/gsb lucienne kelfkens [email protected]
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Farewell ceremoniesSeveral challenges, multiple solutions
2014/08/14SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens
SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens [email protected]
Workshop today: journey to discover
Share ideas and concerns
Engage with various aspects of religious practices
Looking for innovation to meet challenges
Define next steps and responsibility on journey
2014/08/14
SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens [email protected]
What’s the issue? Current farewell ceremonies are:
costly (debt after death)
environmentally unfriendly (coffins, transport)
space taking (public cemeteries)
2014/08/14
SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens [email protected]
Beliefs can change … Desmond Tutu: a dignified death is our right – I am in
favor of assisted dying (Observer, July 12,2014)
“The manner of Nelson Mandela's prolonged death was an affront. I have spent my life working for dignity for the living. Now I wish to apply my mind to the issue of dignity for the dying”
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SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens [email protected]
What if? People
Had information about (technological, environmental, financial) options and consequences
Could make their own choice beforehand?
Overcome some boundaries …?
2014/08/14
SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens [email protected]
What if: the experience
Via social media, decision is known regarding the ceremony/footprint
Funeral policies link choice for ceremonies and option to leave resources for dedicated purposes
He/she will be remembered in a community open memorial park
In sum; by engaging with consumers on different options, decision making changes
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SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens [email protected]
Stakeholders: tap into journey!
Consumers: educated and informed about technological & financial options
Government: Participatory process re design public cemetery, incentives to innovate (eco funerals, compliance)
Insurance: product innovation, consumer education, CSR
SAFCEI: communication via religious groups, overcoming boundaries for the sake of nature
…..Undertakers: inspired to innovate?
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SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens [email protected]
Solution spaces “Dust to Dust” Documentary: personas
Innovative funeral insurance/decision via app
Intercultural farewell center/knowledge center
Academia: research into semi cremation?
Participatory process design new cemetery
Encourage eco funeral industry
…..
2014/08/14
SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens [email protected]
Activity!Part in couples (different religions)
Q1: Best/Essential part of current practice?
Q2: Space for change:
- Finance/Environment/Space/Procedure?
Leverage: what are you willing to give up?
Q3: What keeps you from making a different choice?
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SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens [email protected]
Next step in journey SAFCEI : community discussions + documentary
Religious leaders, communities
City
Business society
University
Press
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SAFCEI/GSB Lucienne Kelfkens [email protected]
Thanks Open mind
Respect and curiosity for religions and traditions, but also for Mother Earth
Freedom to make different choices
Use positive and innovative energy to change
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