Volunteering After 55: Helping People Find Purpose, Connection, and a Good Fit Professionals who serve older adults are often connected to many resources to help their clients – a network of other professionals offering a…
Many of the things i do outside of my day-to-day work align with and support my practice in deathcare. Serving on the Orange County Commission on Aging and obtaining a Certified Senior Advisor credential makes…
Reflecting on Gloria Steinem’s legacy, i explore how feminism became a foundation for my understanding of equity, autonomy, intersectionality, empathy, and belonging. I share how those lessons became a bridge to broader activism across LGBTQ+, secular, religious-minority, aging, and deathcare advocacy.
On September 3rd, Dignity Memorial is hosting a unique gathering for the Affirming Leaders Network and LGBTQ+ affirming clergy and funeral Celebrants across Central Florida. Should you be in the room with us? Invitation and…
Funeral arrangements are made during one of three windows: Today, i want to focus on true pre-need planning—the opportunity to make decisions while they are not urgent, before emotions are heightened. A woman once called…
Preplanning for Heathens FREE event, 10/14/2026, 6-7:30 PM, 1U Church, Orlando. Every person, of every identity, deserves to be authentically honored in deathcare. Talking about death can be difficult for most people. Talking about death…
Recently, i heard of something that disappointed me to the core. I know it happens, but i hate hearing about real examples. A manager had told their team that Juneteenth was not a “real holiday”…
Inclusive deathcare professionals play a critical role in building trust with diverse communities. This matters because many people still question whether they will be welcomed, respected, and authentically honored in death. Let’s talk about how intentional outreach, cultural competency, and inclusive practices help create equitable and affirming deathcare experiences for all.
As Pride Month begins, and as we mark the tenth anniversary of the Pulse tragedy here in Orlando, let’s reflect on remembrance, resilience, and love. Pride is often celebrated through joy, visibility, and community. And…
Reflection #1: High Drama Plants vs. Low Drama Plants Being a crazy plant lady, i see all the planty personalities playing out before me every day. On my porch. On my sills. On my shelves.…
