Light

Bella is a little thrown with such directness and the topic. She coughs, ‘And your husband?’‘
Earl? Good compost? Hmm.’ Evelyn considers.
The two women stare at each other for a few seconds then burst out laughing.
A bond is formed that will hold them in good stead when tragedy strikes. Light is a story with heart. Current traditions surrounding death are challenged as the women reclaim a vital aspect of their humanity – how to say goodbye.
An unusual addition after the story is a ‘How To’ checklist. Trish Saunders has added both this and a ‘Further Reading’ page. After all, how exactly does one go about being buried naturally?