Happy Trails Funeral Parlor FD2361
My work began with...
These are projects I was blessed to be apart of and honored to have worked with these wonderful likeminded DeathCare workers and journalists. My journey originally started in 2006 and has come full circle to now, here in the high desert where my passion for this work was originally inspired and will continue to thrive as Happy Trails Funeral Parlor. DIY DYING or Design It Yourself Dying, as it was originally called. Is the thought or design I wanted to bring to the work I do with the families I am blessed to assist. Guiding those in need at one of life's most difficult times with resources, expert advise, and service with compassion, allowing for them to create their own End of Life Experience, if you will.
09/25/2023
Certified death midwife to open eco-friendly funeral parlor at historic Apple Valley Inn.
https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/2023/09/25/certified-death-midwife-to-open-eco-friendly-funeral-parlor/70916930007/
Article Written by: Rene Ray De La Cruz
for Victorville Daily Press 09/25/2023
09/23/2023
Eco Friendly Funeral Facility plans to open at Apple Valley Inn
https://www.vvng.com/eco-friendly-funeral-facility-plans-to-open-at-apple-valley-inn/
Article written by: Rene Ray De La Cruz for Victor Valley News Group 09/18/2023
Sep 29 2022
California Legalizes
Human Composting for
‘Green’ Burial Alternative
"Assembly Bill 351 signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, will create a state regulatory process for natural organic reduction better known as human composting—a burial method in which human remains naturally decompose. Up until now, DIY has partnered with Herland Forest in Washington... "
https://dot.la/human-composting-price-ca-2658357270.html
dot.LA is Temporarily Closed/Not avalilable
Featuring Shawn LaValleur-Adame
By Decerry Donato
OCT. 10, 2022
Human Composting to Arrive in California by 2027
"Natural organic reduction, otherwise known as human composting, will be legal in California come 2027, thanks to recent legislation. Previously Long Beach-based, now Apple valley-based DIY Dying, a customized before and after death-care service, is one company that is already partnering with others to provide human composting"
https://labusinessjournal.com/featured/human-composting-to-arrive-in-california-by-2027/
Los Angeles Business Journal
Featuring - Funerals with
Shawn LaValleur-Adame
BY ANTONIO PEQUEÑO IV.
Green burials adapt to protect ‘death care’ workers in the time of pandemic
The Gila Herald
Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more.
May 8, 2020 - by News Director
To Read more visit:
https://gilaherald.com/green-burials-adapt-to-protect-death-care-workers-in-the-time-of-pandemic/
Featuring Shawn LaValleur Adame
By Sarah Donahue/Cronkite News
2018
WHENYOUDIE.ORG
Shawn talks with Kelly about Lunar Burial, Full Body Burial at Sea, and her reasons for creating DIY Dying. To listen visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/when-you-die/episodes/DIY-Dying-Funeral-Director-Shawn-LaValleur-Adame--Unorthodox-Burial-Methods-e3emn0/a-a1bjhad
Behind the red tape: Disposition, Ceremony & Legacy Planning as part of the Worldwide ReImagine Festival Part II
Shawn joins Jill Schock, Stefanie Elkins, Caitlin Morgan, Megan CarMichael, and Rebecca Goldfarb again to bring you more information and time for Q & A.
To listen visit: https://youtu.be/6_Bq3Y3Oz0o
Behind the red tape: Disposition, Ceremony & Legacy Planning as part
of the Worldwide ReImagine Festival part I
Shawn joins Jill Schock, Stefanie Elkins, Caitlin Morgan, Megan CarMichael, and Rebecca Goldfarb as the A-Team, sharing information for those planning the EOL wishes. Shawn speaks on Disposition options in the US, more specifically here in California.
To listen visit: https://youtu.be/AYWGN_a5QTY
Doulas can help guide the way
Audio clip of Shawn LaValleur Adame under Discussion with a Doula
To Read more visit:
https://uscstoryspace.com/2022-2023/cplucas/Fall_Midterm/
Featuring Shawn LaValleur Adame
By Colton Lucas
Treehugger
New York Expands Green Burial Options With Human Composting
Published January 10, 2023 02:00PM EST
To read more visit:
https://www.treehugger.com/new-york-green-burial-human-composting-7093268
Featuring Shawn LaValleur Adame
by Michael d'Estries
Shawn speaks on having sent ashes to the moon while working with Argos Funeral Services before starting her own business.
To view here: https://youtu.be/vhxFqeAD1H4?si=nlS9-iSAQGtsyHQK