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Death Culture in America is Demonstrably Changing:
Funeral practices and cultural expectations have been gradually changing, showing signs of greater acceptance and different priorities -
“The Book of Ceremony ” by Sandra Ingerman:
An expert in shamanic traditions explains how ceremonies can deepen our lives -
“Last Leaf on the Tree” by Willie Nelson:
A sentimental song about a long life, determination and the bittersweet victory of outlasting everyone else
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Tag Archives: Financial Matters
What is the Funeral Consumers Alliance? An Interview with Joshua Slocum
The Funeral Consumers Alliance talks about your rights...
Joshua Slocum is the Executive Director of the Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA), a nonprofit dedicated to education and advocacy surrounding funeral consumer rights. Coming out next month, his groundbreaking (sorry) book Final Rights: Reclaiming the American Way of Death digs deep … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Books and Literature, Financial Matters, Funeral, Funeral Homes, Home Funeral, The FCA
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Die$mart, by Kathy Lane and Christine Hughes
11 common mistakes people make in after-death planning, and what you can do to avoid them
SevenPonds reviews Kathy Lane and Christine Hughes’ helpful planning guide Die$mart. Continue reading