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…
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”…
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…
The Donate With Pride Blood Drive honors the advocacy, research, and community leadership that helped drive the FDA’s 2023 policy changes allowing more LGBTQ+ individuals, including many gay and bisexual men, to donate blood. Learn how Central Florida leaders, Pulse-era advocacy, and local organizations helped shape this historic movement — and why Donate With Pride continues raising awareness and saving lives today.
Celebrating The Pride Chamber’s leadership while exploring how updating non-discrimination language to include Religious, Secular, and Spiritual Identity (RSSI) strengthens inclusion, improves psychological safety, and ensures all people are seen and protected.
On this International Women’s Day, honoring women pioneers reminds us that the future of funeral service will continue to be shaped by those willing to expand the profession’s capacity for care. In a field dedicated to honoring every life, diverse leadership ensures that dignity in death truly belongs to everyone.
