Homegoings

Take an up-close look at the rarely seen world of undertaking in the black community. 6/24/2013

Through the eyes of Harlem funeral director Isaiah Owens, the beauty and grace of African-American funerals are brought to life. 'Homegoings' paints a portrait of grieving families and a man who sends loved ones "home."

Independent filmmaker Christine Turner discusses the inspiration behind her moving film 'Homegoings,' which takes a look at undertaking in the black community, and celebrates the rich cultural tradition of sending loved ones 'home.'

In this clip from 'Homegoings,' Isaiah Owens describes the role a funeral director has played in black communities.

In this clip from the film 'Homegoings,' funeral director Isaiah Owens gives a brief overview of the "homegoing" funeral tradition.

In this clip from 'Homegoings,' Linda "Redd" Williams-Miller visits Isaiah Owens to preplan her funeral arrangements.

In this clip from the film 'Homegoings,' Linda "Redd" Williams-Miller explains why she decided to preplan her funeral arrangements.

In this clip from the film 'Homegoings,' Harlem funeral director Isaiah Owens describes his fascination with funerals as a child and how sending loved ones "home" has been his calling.

A woman remembers her mother at her "homegoing" service.