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Three-person casket on display at the National Museum of Funeral History, featuring a polished wooden exterior, gold accents, and a cream interior with intricate fabric detailing.

Casket: Party of Three

On a recent trip to Houston, I made my hubby take me to the National Museum of Funeral History…yea, I know I’m one of the few that would use vacation time to visit…but it was actually pretty neat and we weren’t the only people there!!After the lights came back on (there was a multi-block wide […]

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A person in protective gear using a bat to smash objects in a rage room. The room is filled with broken items like electronics and glass bottles, creating an intense yet therapeutic atmosphere.

Embracing Love & Loss: Unconventional Emotional Support for Funeral Directors + the Families You Serve

In this profession, love and loss are constant companions – to each other and the families in your care. As funeral directors, you are tasked with guiding families through their most difficult times, often without taking a moment to address your own emotional well-being. For continued longevity, innovation needs to be ingrained in every area […]

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Illustration depicting the concept of 'At Least' statements in grief support.

“At Least” in Grief: A Raw Truth About What Helps and What Hurts

Let’s talk about those two sneaky little words that always seem to find their way into just about any grief conversation: “At least.”We’ve all heard them (and probably said them too): “At least you had time to say goodbye…” “At least they didn’t suffer…” “At least you’re young enough to try again…”Here’s the thing – […]

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View of metropolitan city through a hotel room window. Pink stuffed turtle and urn sit on the ledge.

Scandalous Sharing Solace

This picture, and the story surrounding it, is possibly the most scandalous image I’ve ever taken. Can’t you tell?For those new here, you might need a bit of backstory: Even though my daughter died just after she was born, in my mind, she is always an infant – and – whatever her ‘would be’ age […]

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Let’s Be Alone Together

There’s a song by the band Fall Out Boy called ‘Alone Together’. There something about the lyrics that just speak to me – especially: 🎶 I don’t know where you’re going – but do you got room for one more troubled soul…Let’s be alone together 🎶There are so many times in my life – after […]

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The Hero’s Journey…

Growing up, if I wasn’t in the backyard making my younger sister eat homemade mud pies {that I ‘baked’ in the mailbox}, rollerblading around the neighborhood, or dreaming up crazy ‘Double Dare’ dares I can guarantee that you’d find me 10 inches from the front of our 19 inch TV. From the moment I dropped […]

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Pennies, and Nickels, and Dimes…Oh My!

I attended a networking event earlier this week – OK, it was an award recognition event for being a ‘Small Business Superstar’ in Kansas City {I know, low-key flex. Thanks Kansas City Chamber of Commerce}.If we’ve ever met, you know once I get warmed up I can even get a brick wall to talk to […]

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