18 of the Best Life Celebration Ideas
What Kind of Funeral Do You Want? That’s a funny question, don’t you think? We won’t be there to partake – so why should the type of life celebration our families have one day matter to us? It’s really about taking care of our families…
When Should You Plan Your Funeral?
It’s never a bad time to connect with loved ones to learn more about the details of their lives, their personal stories, and the experiences that influenced or impacted them. Preplanning an end-of-life celebration is not about death; it’s about life, what matters most, and…
5 Reasons to Listen Attentively to Our Loved One’s Final Wishes
My Loved One Wants to Talk About PrePlanning Their Funeral Let’s admit it: death is not a well-received topic of conversation. It feels sad, overwhelming, and makes many of us anxious. I’d rather sit in a dentist chair or get poked with a needle than…
Preplanning Your Estate: 3 Reasons To Do It Now (2020 Edition)
Empowerment: the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights. I love this word. It feels powerful, liberating, and productive. When we take control of our lives whether it be in regard to our finances, our health,…
Death Over Dinner: 3 Ways To Talk To Your Family About Pre-planning
I Want To Talk To My Family About Pre-planning My Funeral I imagine this is how this conversation begins: “I’m planning my funeral.” Awkward silence and blank stares with heads slightly tilted. “What… Why? Are you sick? Are you dying? What’s wrong?” Eyes become moist…
Importance of Family: 5 Ways To Celebrate Parents While They’re Alive
Work, kids, chores, obligations–I’ve used them all as reasons I couldn’t call or visit. Really, they’re just excuses. Time goes by quickly, and my mom likes to remind me that she’s “on the back nine”. Sometimes, I wonder if my failure to acknowledge the fleeting…
Caregivers: Why We Should Thank These Unsung Heroes
Leif Cared For His Ailing Grandmother With Gratitude These words describe my good friend, Leif. From 2011 to 2013, he cared for his ailing grandmother before she passed. Finding himself between jobs, he was able to give her the time and care she needed until…
Changing Parents Funeral Plans – Is That Okay?
The Dilemma My mom pre-planned her funeral, but I want to change some of the components. For example, I’d like to change a couple of songs, the food, and add a eulogy. When a parent passes, we want to respect their wishes as much as…
Active Aging – 6 Expert Tips To Feel Young At Heart
I play competitive soccer and hockey, and my preferred workout is boxing. I’m in my early 50s. When people ask me what I do for fun, and I give them this response, many tilt their heads giving me a perplexed look. I know I shouldn’t…
Funeral Pre Planning: Why It’s Smart To Do When Your Young And Healthy
What is the one piece of advice we give to young people in their twenties? Start planning for retirement. We encourage planning for what seems like a far-off event, yet planning for a funeral doesn’t even cross our minds. Most people don’t think about dying…