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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
