Here’s something many of us feel, but no one really talks about: Social awkwardness after a friend, colleague, acquaintance, or loved one dies. If you have ever found yourself in this situation, you are not alone! Social awkwardness doesn’t always apply to a death, it can apply to a loss. Loss of a relationship, pet, and even more. Bottom line, … [Read more...] about Social Awkwardness (Episode 14)
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“Embracing Empathy: The Reality of Animal Grief” (Episode 13)
Did you know animals grieve not only the loss of humans; they also grieve the loss of other animals! In fact, animal research in the arena of grief is becoming more prevalent when studying animal behavior both in the wild and domestic pets. This area of expertise is broken down into two types of study: Ethology – An Ethologist … [Read more...] about “Embracing Empathy: The Reality of Animal Grief” (Episode 13)
Before You Pre-Pay Your Funeral – Do the Math! (Episode 12)
Before You Pre-Pay Your Funeral – Do the Math! In a previous blog post titled “Are You a Customer or Commission?”, pre-planned #funeral target marketing was discussed. Specifically, seminars often referred to as “Lunch and Learns” that offered a free meal in exchange for your time and personal information, while a pre-planning specialist (often … [Read more...] about Before You Pre-Pay Your Funeral – Do the Math! (Episode 12)
Unresolved Grief (Episode 10)
I Woke Up Dead…Now What?! Welcome to a candid #conversation about #life. This is a safe place to share #experiences, learn best practices, and ask the tough questions in order to prepare for end-of-life realties we all will face, not only for ourselves, but our #pets too! Episode 10: Unresolved Grief In this episode, “Unresolved Grief”, Jodi … [Read more...] about Unresolved Grief (Episode 10)
Defending the Dead (Episode 9)
I Woke Up Dead…Now What?! Welcome to a candid #conversation about #life. This is a safe place to share #experiences, learn best practices, and ask the tough questions in order to prepare for end-of-life realties we all will face, not only for ourselves, but our #pets too! Episode 9: Defending the Dead Death is not convenient. This sounds … [Read more...] about Defending the Dead (Episode 9)
Are You a “Customer or Commission”? (Episode 11)
Have you ever received an invitation in the mail from your local funeral home inviting you to an event like “Pizza and Pre-planning”? How about a lunch and learn at a local restaurant offering a free lunch in return for listening to someone representing the funeral home discussing the value of pre-planning your funeral? I’m sure many of you have. … [Read more...] about Are You a “Customer or Commission”? (Episode 11)