A visit with artist and educator Phyllis “Pannet” Taylor sparks a conversation about creativity, connection, and how we honor a life. Orlando preplanning advisor Tee Rogers reflects on the joy of getting to know the person behind the plans—and helping their final arrangements express who they are.
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…
As a pre-planning advisor, i help people who want to make final arrangements in advance. I sometimes describe this role as a “Time Travel Agent”. There are three windows where final arrangements can be made:…
Older adults bring unique strengths, needs, and vulnerabilities to deathcare planning conversations. This article highlights key considerations and service adjustments that support informed consent, protect autonomy, and uphold ethical standards in deathcare practice.
Nearly every family will face questions about what to do with cremated remains. This compassionate guide explores thoughtful options to help you honor values, traditions, and loved ones.
🔒 Essential Deathcare Planning Knowledge for Guardians 🛡️
Guardianship extends beyond managing finances and daily care; it includes the vital and often emotionally difficult task of deathcare planning. Let’s talk about critical legal, financial, and ethical responsibilities that every guardian should understand to honor their ward’s final wishes and protect their own fiduciary role.
💖 The Importance of Affirming Planning Professionals In a large, inclusive company, our greatest strength lies in our diversity—the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and identities that make up our team. However, with so many…
Deathcare Sales Professionals: How do you personally ensure that every interaction—even the most minor logistical one—reflects the profound service and respect families deserve?
How do secular people experience death and dying in America? We may be able to plan a secular death; however, as with any minority identity, the burden falls on a secular person to seek out inclusive providers, make a plan that mitigates negative experiences, understand options, and be prepared to defend rights and make a stand – even at one of the most difficult moments of our lives.
I just ran across this stat … Did you know 69% of adults over 40 want to pre-arrange their funeral services, but only 17% actually do*? That’s a huge gap! So, what’s holding us back…
