Podcast Episodes

Pleasures at the End of Life

Season 3 Episode 12

Wine in a hospital palliative care unit? If you're in France, of course! Learn about the research backing the importance of having pleasures at the end of life.  Claire joins us again to share her ex…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Comfort and Honor

Season 3 Episode 11

Today we focus on comfort - how Arlington Ladies make funerals a time of comfort and honor, and a doctor that smuggled a beer to comfort a dying patient.

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Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

What Are Military Funeral Honors?

Season 3 Episode 10

Have you heard of full military honors but not really sure what it is?  Learn about who is eligible and the traditions and ceremonies honoring our nation's heroes.

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Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Celebrating Life as a Community with a Jazz Funeral

Season 3 Episode 9

This week we visit New Orleans for a jazz funeral.  Learn how the community joins the remembrance with gratitude and life-affirming defiance as they celebrate!

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Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Getting Creative with a Theme Funeral

Season 3 Episode 8

 Are you or your deceased loved one a fun-loving type? Is a somber traditional funeral not for you? We have several ways to liven things up by using a theme funeral, from a Star-Wars themed processio…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Choosing Funeral Music - Songs to Wake the Dead

Season 2 Episode 7

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.

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Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Virtual Funeral - Using Technology to Bring Everyone Together

Season 3 Episode 6

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.…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

How Do I Talk to Children about Death?

Season 3 Episode 5

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 de…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Need ideas? Here's 10 types of funerals to consider

Season 3 Episode 4

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.

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Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Psychics Who Can Communicate with Pets

Season 3 Episode 3

 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 kindergarte…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago