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5 Things Other Funeral Homes Won’t Tell You
The funeral industry historically likes to be shrouded in mystery. This goal of this blog post is to take some common misunderstandings about the funeral industry and shed some light on them. It is also to highlight some of the ways we believe Wildflower is different from most traditional funeral homes and discount cremation providers.
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TGIF ... or, why I'm excited about Fridays in June!
One of my favorite things to do is stand in front of an audience and talk about eco-friendly funeral options. I truly love public speaking, especially when it is something I believe in with my whole being. Every Friday in June, I get to do just that.
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The Hard Week
On the anniversary of my friend's death, I'm once again reminded that we are not supposed to get over grief. Being an active participant in the rituals of saying goodbye with grace allows us to metabolize grief into something sacred and meaningful.
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Funeral Songs: Everyone’s Got One
What songs do you want played at your funeral? As a funeral director, I've asked this question many times over the years. The answers are always surprising. When helping folks pre-plan their own funeral, I've found this question to be a great entry point into difficult conversations. It softens the mood when someone is reluctant to talk about, or even consider, what their final wishes might be.
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The Joy of Funeral Directing
I want to talk about something that has been on my mind for the last several months. The joy of funeral directing. I am going to ask for...
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Funding Pre-Arrangements Explained
Are you ready to make pre-arrangements with a funeral home? Did you know, state and federal consumer protection laws do not allow funeral...
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Terramation: Embracing the Earth’s Natural Cycle
As we walk the paths of life, we feel the earth beneath our feet, nurturing us, providing for us, and holding us in its embrace. When our...
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Aquamation: A Gentle, Eco-Friendly Farewell
For much of the last 100 years, we have had only two choices for what to do with our bodies when we are done with them – burial or...
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Eco-Friendly Funeral Options Guide: Exploring Aquamation, Terramation, Green Burials, Cremation, and Rituals
At the heart of every life lived lies a story—a story of love, of life, of connection. In the quiet moments after someone has passed, the...
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