Lucinda Herring

About the Author

Lucinda Herring is a pioneering author and death midwife whose work bridges the emotional and practical dimensions of end-of-life care. With over two decades of experience guiding families through home funerals and green burial practices, she brings a compassionate, earth-centered perspective to the often-taboo subject of death. Herring's writing demystifies the dying process, empowering readers to reclaim rituals that honor both the deceased and the living. Drawing from her hands-on involvement in countless home wakes and natural burials, she advocates for sustainable, community-based alternatives to conventional funeral industry norms. Through her insightful narratives and actionable advice, Herring invites us to reimagine death not as an end, but as a meaningful transition woven into the fabric of life.