I lost my only sister - my only sibling - on December 9, 2022 and it was the single most devastating moment of my life. It was also the first time I was responsible for making final arrangements, and I couldn't even say her name without falling to pieces. I made arrangements for a direct flame-based cremation because that was the only other option available at the time. But she was my best friend. The person I loved more than my own life. And the thought of setting her remains on fire was more than I could bear. It still is. The worst part is that I knew flameless cremation existed. It just wasn't available where we lived. So, I founded Leaf & Water to change that. Now, I'm on a mission to bring this environmentally responsible alternative to traditional burial and flame-based cr...
Founder at Leaf & Water