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Music is an integral part of our lives...why shouldn't it be our final statement at our funeral? Learn all about selecting funeral music in this episode.

In this day and age, loved ones are scattered all over, making the traditional funeral difficult.  In the height of the pandemic, large gatherings were not even allowed, necessitating an alternative.  Virtual funerals and memorials are a way for loved ones to connect and honor the deceased while sharing memories, no matter where they are.   Learn all about the options in this episode.

Learn developmentally-appropriate ways to talk to children about death and some tools to help you in your conversation. Learn also about the background of Key Lime Pie and a special perspective on death of a family member from Thích Nhất Hạnh.

This week we talk about 10 types of funerals to consider in your end-of-life planning. Clare Luckey shares how she became a caregiver and brain cancer widow.

 Have you ever looked at your pet and wondered what they were thinking?  This week we talk to Rae Ramsey - a Pet Communicator/Pet Psychic.   Rae realized she had this gift when she was in kindergarten and can talk to both living and dead pets. We also learn about the importance of funeral potatoes in Mormon culture.

 Learn about the art of desairology, the unknown history of Chop Suey, and we have a special guest: Claire Luckey, the "Grieving Bitch" on Instagram. Claire is sharing her grief journey and life challenges as a 34-year-old widow living in New York City. 

Do pets grieve loss of their housemates? We talk about the results of a recent study and what you can do to help them adjust.  We also share some special thoughts on pet loss and a strange cake from the past - Tomato Soup Cake!

Is photographing a deceased loved one morbid or a way to memorialize and help with grief? You decide in this episode on post-mortem photography.  In addition to our recipe of the week, Marianne shares her new favorite obituary.

 Have you had the experience of deciding what a deceased person is to wear to their funeral?  Not only do we want to honor them by choosing clothes, makeup and jewelry representative of them in life, but also need to consider the practical aspects of funeral preparations. This show will guide you about what clothes to pick, and hopefully to give some thought to what you would like to wear.  

It may be tempting to forgo a funeral and proceed straight to burial, but there are some important reasons to observe this important ritual.  Listen to learn why.

In this episode we explore cemeteries: their origin and evolution, traditions, even symbols and meanings of things you might see on headstones.  We also learn about a memorial reef using cremains, and the Queen's cemeteries for the royal family pets.

 How do we memorialize a loved one using their cremation ashes? We share several unique ideas and considerations. Listen to learn more! 

Do you like the thought of your body nourishing the earth when you die? Water cremation is a green and cost-effective option you may want to consider.  Listen to learn more!

Ancient Egyptians believed that preserving the dead in a life-like state would allow the soul to exist for eternity. Their use of botanicals including herbs, spices, resins, gums, and oils, was thought to increase the likelihood of resurrection.  What role does embalming have now and what are the newest options? Listen to learn all about it!

Does love exist after life? Is there a connection that continues?  Listen to this incredibly inspiring interview as Anita Meyers teaches us how we can tap the power within ourselves to move from grieving to gratitude. 

More and more people are choosing cremation as an alternative to traditional burial methods.  Have questions about the process and what comes next?  We have the answer!

We talk about physics, multiverses and biocentrism as we explore death as an illusion. We also share a COVID funeral aid program and a scene from Big Fish.

What happens to your body after you die?  Many people choose alternatives to traditional embalming and burial, and this is helpful to understand for your options.

What does it take to live to be 100?  We talk about how to live to 100 as we celebrate the life and positivity of Betty White and 100 years of Cheeze-Its.

Have you wondered about the process of an autopsy, when it may be required, and considerations if you request one?  We answer all these questions and more in this episode.Our CEO David features Gettysburg in a new segment about fascinating cemeteries, and Charlie tells us about pemmican and Spirit Photography.