Terrorists, Ebola and My Fear of Flying
Read moreToday, November 19th is Children’s Grief Awareness Day. I’m sharing this story and asking you to acknowledge the…
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Addiction and Suicide: Who Is To Blame?
Read moreIt’s normal to want to protect our loved ones and honor the wonderful life they lived, but what happens…
A message for the colleagues of Sheryl Sandberg
Read moreI’m hoping the friends, family and co-workers of Sheryl Sandberg know what to do, but it’s likely they do…
Caskets, Urns And Women Dressed Like Gerber Daisies
Read moreAs seen in “American Funeral Director” Magazine, November 2014
What does a funeral trade show look like to an outsider?
How my life changed 9 years ago today
Read moreI talk a lot about death and dying and how I was inspired to create Heart2Soul after my friend’s…
Death is really trending right now #deathtrends
Read more“I’m not surprised. Death is really trending right now.”
My date to an autopsy.
Read moreI mentioned in a previous post I was invited to go to an autopsy and I went this morning….
What do you wear to an autopsy?
Read moreWhen I was first invited to go to an autopsy I didn’t think it was a real offer -…
My Death Cafe experience
Read moreCall me crazy (and some do) but I’m fascinated with death topics and I love exploring them. The death…
Death Cafe? What’s that about?
Read moreThe Death Cafe model was developed by Jon Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid, based on the ideas of Bernard…
“Just have me cremated and do what you want with the ashes.”
Read moreSome people don’t want the fanfare or money “wasted” on what used to be considered a “traditional funeral” at…
Who is a funeral for anyway?
Read moreI started this blog because (I felt) if there was anyone who is prepared to plan their own funeral…it…
Is it easier to help a sick dog than a grieving friend?
Read moreMy interest in opening up conversations about death started seven years ago when I was trying to find ways…
It’s never too late to offer your condolences
Read moreA sympathy note for the family of Letitia Baldrige
Little House on the Prairie
Read moreIf you’re following me on twitter, you know I’ve been taking a trip down memory lane with my daughter…
Nelson Mendela: A Celebration-of-Life
Read moreI guess I’m hyper-aware of language and attitude when it comes to talking about death so I’m glad to…
Larry Caputo and sand art from cremains
Read moreDinner conversation at my house is (mostly) typical. We chat about our day, I remind the kids of their…
Understanding Pet Sympathy
Read moreAcknowledging the death of a pet is becoming more commonplace in today’s society as family and friends have learned…
My visit to the BRAVO clubhouse
Read moreMy life is so good. First lunch with Peggy Post and then drinks in the clubhouse for “Watch What…
Should I chose cremation or burial?
Read more“Body disposition” sounds cold. I wish there was another term for it, but the reality is our bodies won’t…
The funeral I was looking forward to
Read moreThere was a lot of chatter about what our friend’s funeral would be like since he planned it himself….
My double life (and a great funeral song)
Read moreI lead a double life. During the day I’m a creative professional working at the best ad agencies around….
Re: Sad News
Read moreI always know what follows when that’s in the subject line of an email. It’s usually an acquaintance…someone I…
Trouble getting started.
Read moreI’m stalling. I want to start making decisions but I don’t know where to begin. Not because I’m afraid…