Before you roll your eyes, stop and think about what I’m saying: staging a funeral is a lot like hosting a social gathering (I hate to call it a party, but I … [Read more...]
No Funeral, No Flowers: What I Learned Planning a Memorial Service
We recently had a death in the family. Our family matriarch. Grandmother. She lived a long, rich life and had made a list of specific wishes before she … [Read more...]
Ashes in the Ink
Back in the day, cutting edge technology allowed our families to pose with the dear departed and record the moment for posterity. That idea faded and seems … [Read more...]