Mynah Bird Death Services

08/06/2026

My darlings, my loves, my flock!

As of yesterday New York became to most recent state to legalize Medical Aid in Dying. I took additional trainings and research in order to be prepared for this day. I would be honored to assist you or your loved one through this process without judgement.

Let me explain a few things about MAiD as with it's passing there is a lot of controversy and misinformation around it.

In the United States there are 4 rules that MUST be followed for MAiD. States may add additional requirements but these are required as bare minimum guard rails.

1. The person requesting must have an incurable condition that will result in death in 6 months or less. This is the requirement that divides MAiD from Su***de. Su***de is choosing to die when you have the option to live, MAiD is choosing to die on your own terms when life is no longer an option.

2. The requester must be over 18.

3. They must be of sound mind when discussing MAiD with their doctor AND when they administer their own medication. This is intended to prevent families from taking advantage of an elder's mental decline, or a caregiver overwhelmed by severe medical needs from talking someone with cognitive disabilities into it, and provide additional assurances this is what the requestor wants. Basically if they wouldn't be found able to sign a contract for themselves they can't be approved for MAiD.

4. Ultimately the drugs MUST be self administered. You can't have a nurse or a friend or family member (or me) help you consume them. It has to be your choice, at your time of choosing. Someone can mix the medication into the juice (generally apple juice is used) and hand you the cup or syringe for feeding tube, but you would need to drink or push under your own power.

My flock please feel free to ask any questions you may have, either here or privately. This is a huge development and I'd love to make sure you have accurate information. It is not my job, goal, or intention to push anyone to or away from MAiD. How you want to die is Deeply Deeply personal and is a choice that should be considered based on accurate information, not fear.

03/20/2026

It has been a while hasn't it? It's time I come clean.

The last year and change my living situation abruptly fell apart and then was in flux. And so my ability to make content and market myself was unstable at best.

Now?

Now I'm finally Home. I finally have a set up beyond my phone, and the expectation that I'll be in the same spot next month.

My beloved housemate, coparent, and business partner in a different venture built her husband and me an office.

I can finally get back to work my loves.

03/08/2026

It has always been important to me to provide grief comfort animals as part of our business model. But some folks are allergic to furry critters and bird dander.

Worry not my loves! Mynah Bird Death Services LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Olga and Cinnabun to our roster of options.

Olga (pictured) and Cinnabun (hiding in the hay) are a pair of rescued Russian tortoises. They're small, won't set off allergies, and have experience with kids and being handled by strangers.

Meet the grief tortoises. Their tough shells mean they can handle however heavy your feelings are. ❤️

01/28/2026

Death is political. Yes this is a death education page but I can't help you explore your options if ICE takes them from you.

Today let's talk about Holographic Will.

A holographic will is a handwritten and dated document explaining what your final wishes are. They're not as strong as a full legal will drawn up with and kept with an attorney, and if you are in a position to you absolutely should see an estate attorney.

In the meantime though you should have at least a holographic will. Especially if you're not sure your immediate family who knows your wishes will be safe. Or if you have a potentially contentious or complicated estate. Think disconnected from birth or adopted family who, in the absence of documents stating otherwise, would be responsible for what you leave behind.

Write a holographic will. It can be as simple as "I (name) of my own free will leave all my worldly possessions and liquid assets to (name)". With your signature and the date. A witness who is *not* the beneficiary makes it stronger and more likely to hold up if challenged later.

Ideally you will also lay out your plans for your body and any specific information you have. Such as 'my shroud is in the hall closet in the bin labeled Go Time' or 'this is my cemetery and plot number'. But right now the details are less important than the document itself existing.

10/27/2025

Did you know the season of the dead is more than just Dia de Los Mu***os?

Today we welcome home to visit our beloved non human dead. ❤️

10/20/2025

Yesterday was my talk on Colonial burial practices and grave art with Ulster County Historical Society!

I'm deeply grateful for them being willing to give me a space to speak. I ended up going about 45 minutes over the allotted time because the folks who attended had some excellent questions and discussion on colonial vs modern burial practices. I was so deeply impressed with how engaged everyone was given how difficult it is to get folks to talk about death.

Do you have an organization that you would want to see me speak with? Put me in touch, let's chat

10/09/2025

Join me on Sunday October 19 from 2-3:30 for a talk on Colonial grave art and burial practices!

Presented by the Ulster County Historical Society, this is a donation based (suggested donation $15) salon with sign up requested in advance.

What did a “proper” funeral look like in colonial Hurley? How have our rituals of grief, remembrance, and burial changed—and what remains surprisingly familiar? Join Miranda J Voronoy, INELDA-train…

10/03/2025

Quick question!

What's your funeral song?

We lost my grandfather in August and the drive away from his grave was set to Ghost Riders in the Sky. My funeral plan involves Dance in the Graveyards by Delta Rae.

What's yours?

09/29/2025

One of the services I'm willing to perform is collecting the remains of little ones from funeral homes if their parents simply cannot face doing it.

I brought home my smallest nephew today and am Viscerally reminded why I offer this for others.

The tiny boxes are the heaviest ones and I don't blame a single parent who can't face lifting it alone. Lil man rode home in Auntie's lap and was the single most difficult pick up I have ever had the honor and privilege of doing.

07/30/2025

"Auntie Mynah, you say death care shouldn't be behind a paywall so you work sliding scale. What if I have no money?"

My beloved flock. When I say I understand I mean I have avoided homelessness and starvation by the grace of the friends I've made. More than once.

When I tell you I work on a sliding scale I mean I work on an old school rural doctor pay scale. Which, for those unfamiliar, means barter is 100% on the table.

No money BUT willing to put me up and feed me the whole time I'm there? Let's talk.

No money BUT you have this skill you're willing to do for me in exchange? Sounds fair to me my darling.

Broke but there's this Thing you have that I need and can't afford but you're willing to part with? We have a bargain.

This is my company my loves. This is my livelihood. That doesn't mean money is the only form of compensation that's valid. Make me an offer. Help me help you and your loved ones.