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Death touches everyone. Understanding it shouldn’t require a medical degree or a law library.
The Death Expert blog covers end-of-life planning, funeral industry news, consumer rights, green and alternative burial options, grief resources, and the legislation shaping death care in New York and beyond. Written by a licensed funeral director and certified grief counselor with 20+ years of experience, every post is designed to inform, empower, and occasionally challenge the way we think about dying.
For families. For caregivers. For funeral professionals. For anyone who has ever realized they need to know more than they do.
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Compassion Fatigue during COVID and other times
#Compassionfatigue is real, but please don't give up yet. #memorial #funeral #griefdelayedFirst posted to TikTok on 3/19/21
Replying to @. People who choose something specific should get what they ordered. Do you want to spend eternity in something you had to settle for? #deathpositive #caskets
Replying to @. People who choose something specific should get what they ordered. Do you want to spend eternity in something you had to settle for? #deathpositive #caskets ♬ Dance You Outta My Head - Cat Janice
The way you’re trying to comparison shop is not going to save you money. #corporate #independent #preplan #funeral
The way you’re trying to comparison shop is not going to save you money. #corporate #independent #preplan #funeral ♬ Dance You Outta My Head - Cat Janice
Remembering Ricky Bedford
No one who lost a loved one on Sept. 11, 2001 could have imagined it would be a death so violent — especially Candice Phillips. She had hoped the cancer would take her 10-year-old son quietly, perhaps in his sleep.
Minnesota considers Natural Organic Reduction Legislation
The Minnesota state legislature is considering whether to be the tenth state to legalize Natural Organic Reduction, or Human Composting, as a disposition option. "Sponsored by Rep. John Huot (DFL-Rosemount), HF2669 would allow the Department of...
Willie Nelson Funeral Songs
The Best Willie Nelson Songs for a Funeral Willie Nelson's music, characterized by its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies, has a timeless quality that makes it a fitting choice for significant life events, including funerals. Here are some of the best Willie Nelson...