Preplanning Matters.
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…
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Preplanning for Heathens
Talking about death can be difficult for most people. Talking about death in a space where your identity or worldview is misunderstood—or assumed—can make it even harder. Those whose daily life experience includes discrimination, marginalization,…
When the first question is: Will you even serve us?
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.
Time Travel.
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:…
A Guide to Selling to Older Adults
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.
Honoring Ashes with Intention
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.
Year 6 Annual Reflection: Time Travel & Identity
Adventures of a Time Travel Agent: Year 6 – at the intersection of serving diverse identities and older adults.
What Guardians need to know about Deathcare Planning
🔒 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.
Live Loudly. Exit Thoughtfully.
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.
Todd’s Story: a heartbreaking lesson in deathcare planning
A straight Atheist in a church at a Wiccan funeral for a gay stranger. You need to know why.
