“A heart-wrenching testament to those who choose to care for their loved ones in the days before interment . . . moving and poignant. . . . Westrate has come to believe that many families are missing an extraordinary opportunity for intimacy and healing, and after seeing this film . . . viewers may find themselves sharing that belief.”
Harry Forbes
Catholic News Service
“Filmmaker Elizabeth Westrate offers an informative and often moving look at the home-funeral movement.”
Kevin McDonough
United Feature Syndicate
“Filmmaker Elizabeth Westrate takes on a sensitive subject, but without any exploitive tone or approach whatsoever.”
David Bianculli
New York Daily News
“A surprisingly engaging edition of PBS’s signature documentary-anthology series.”
Paul Droesch
TV Guide
“An intimate and fascinating film.”
Aaron Barnhart
Kansas City Star
“A quiet yet powerful examination of the home-based funeral movement.”
Cinthia Ritchie
Anchorage Daily News
• “The most moving television I think I have ever seen.
A final splendor to living the authentic life.”
• “Was very enlightening, it allowed me to discuss this issue with my family”
• “This film really speaks to the deepest part of my soul. Thank you for this important offering.”
• “This was one of the best shows I’ve seen and I can’t get it out of my mind. It really moved me”
• “I was totally moved and enlightened by this film.”
• “This film is an answer to my prayers. Thank you to the families.”
• “What a powerful and informative film. Thank you PBS for giving us the gift of choice.”
• “Completely transformed my feelings about responsibility to our loved ones after death.
Thank you.”
• “Wonderful quality and content!”
• “Thank you for taking out the fear”
• “The best use of television. Thank you PBS.”
