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Looking at dying and death for what it is: a part of life.

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Providing the Soundtrack for Life’s Last Moments By JENNIFER L. HOLLIS

Courtesy of the New York Times | 08.01.2015 | By JENNIFER L. HOLLIS When I went to school to become a … More

Dying, Meaning, Music Thanatology

Why You Should Always Go to the Funeral By Deirdre Sullivan from This I Believe

Sounds simple—when someone dies, get in your car and go to calling hours or the funeral. That, I can do. … More

Death, Funerals, Meaning

Jimmy Carter, facing cancer with grace – by Sarah Kaufman

Courtesy of the Washington Post | By Sarah Kaufman August 21, 2015 “Everything has been pleasant for me. So I’m … More

Cancer, Death, Dying, Meaning

Types of Losses – By Michael Morris Cohn

Courtesy of LossesInTranslation.com |By Michael Morris Cohn  09.07.2010 Types of Losses Immigration These losses are usually profound, involving as they … More

Meaning

On the Death of My Father – By Tom Valeo

Courtesy of WedMD  /Men’s Health | Tom Valeo  http://www.webmd.com/men/features/death-my-father My father lived with me and my family during the last … More

Death, Family Dynamics, Helping Children Understand Death, Meaning

How to Say Good-bye When Someone You Love is Dying – By Paula Spencer Scott

Courtesy of Caring.com | Paula Spencer Scott |  https://www.caring.com/articles/how-to-say-goodbyeCour Regrets and Lessons From Grieving Survivors Saying good-bye to a dying relative … More

Dying, Family Dynamics, Meaning

What Losing Your Mother Feels Like – Rachael Oakes-Ash

Rachael Oakes-Ash | Author, blogger, founder of http://www.elephanttruths.com Courtesy of The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachael-oakesash/what-losing-your-mother-feels-like_b_6495618.html |Updated: 03/22/2015 5:59 am EDT Barbara’s Note: Everyone’s experience of … More

Death, Family Dynamics, Meaning, Sadness

Understanding The Spiritual Needs of the Dying – By Kenneth J. Doka, M.Div., Ph.D.

Spiritual Needs of the Dying: Affirmation that the dying individual’s life has had meaning. Die an appropriate death. Find hope beyond the … More

Dying, Meaning, Spiritual Needs

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FINAL WISHES – A Workbook for Planning a Funeral, 2nd Edition

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Lisa C. Oliver EdD, GC-C
Life Transitions Educator/
Certified Grief Counselor

Just one individual who is trying to get more people to discuss a natural process and event that will happen to everyone: DYING and DEATH.

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  • Five Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Own Funeral
    Lisa and Jer discuss Five Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Own Funeral.
  • What Are Advanced Directives?
    Lisa and Jer discuss Advanced Directives: What they are, what they are not, why you should have Advanced Directives and their limitations.  Jer tells Lisa the story of his uncle who didnt need advanced directives because he knew EXACTLY when he was going to go...
  • Your Top Ten Objects Your Kids Don't Want
    Lisa and Jer review an excerpt from Elizabeth's Stewart's book, "No Thanks Mom" found on NextAvenue.org. 
  • End of Life Issues
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016) state that only 3 of 10 individuals die instantly; the remaining 7 will decline as a result of a chronic illness. Lisa and Jer discuss end of life options.
  • Funny Funeral Stories
    The first 3  letters of the word funeral is FUN.  Lisa and Jerry discuss some humorous occurrences at funerals.
  • What is a Death Cafe?
    Dr. Death and The Humorist discuss Death Cafes: what it is, where to find one and what you need to hold your own - NOTE: A dead body is NOT required. :-)
  • Who are Dr. Death and the Humorist
    Death is the best part of life, that's why it's saved for last.
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