7 Things I’ve Learned About Life from Death Care
“And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. And…More
End-of-Life
Pay Attention: The art of living after diagnosis
Granddaddy taught me how to drive when I was only 12 years old. With a…More
Big Fat Greek Funeral
The world I lived in had a soft voice and no claws. —Lisel Mueller I…More
Human Composting Is a Greener Way to Go
Human composting helps people live their values even in death Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.…More
What I Get Paid to Do
I work as a celebrant for one of the oldest funeral homes in Seattle. I…More
Thinking Outside the Box for Burial
I have to admit I was one of those kids who liked the creative challenge…More
The End of Life and a Good Death: Planning for the Inevitable Can Add Joy to the Journey
My mother, Alice, had a good life. She shared a birthday with Queen Elizabeth II,…More
Caskets, Baskets, and Shrouds, Oh My!
It’s hard enough to figure out what to wear today, but with the shift to…More
Obits
I’ve been giving a lot of thought to obituaries lately. They frequently hold amazing insights…More
Food For Thought
Food makes memories. How about that homemade meal of braised pork chops with brandy glaze,…More