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A Life Untold Creates Books Celebrating Loved Ones
A Life Untold is a company in Australia that helps people write their own life story and package it in a beautifully printed book, complete with photos.
DeathTech Projects Look to the Future of Cemeteries and More
The DeathTech Research Team at the University of Melbourne in Australia is working to understand the intersection of death, technology, and society in the 21st century.
March 22: Albuquerque Death Cafe
The next Albuquerque Death Cafe will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2020, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The Death Diaries Interview with Gail Rubin
Each person interviewed on The Death Diaries Podcast is asked to write and recite their reflections on some aspect of mortality. Here’s what Gail Rubin wrote.
Mark Your Calendars and Vote for Frozen Dead Guy Days!
Attend Frozen Dead Guy Days March 13-15, 2020, and vote TODAY for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice award for Best Cultural Festival.
Houston Before I Die Events
Houston has a Before I Die Festival coming up March 27-29, 2020! This series of events is sponsored by Waldman Funeral Care in association with Congregation Emanu El, the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, and the National Museum of Funeral History.
The Styx Chyx AfterParty with Peter Callan
Watch this video to learn about preparing for end-of-life issues with Peter Callan, author of “Prepare to Die!!! and Other Stuff Nobody Told You.”
NFDA Products and Services: Part Four
The last post of 2019 NFDA videos features innovative urns, caskets, estate closure services, and books on marketing of interest to funeral directors.
February 16: ABQ Death Cafe
The next Albuquerque Death Cafe will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2020, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Fabulous New Products at the NFDA Convention: Part Three
More videos from the 2019 NFDA expo: UPD Urns, Sich cremation caskets, The Stepper from Mortuary Lift, Evangelical Garment Services, and Post and Boost.
Saluting Pioneering Funeral Planner Allison Copening
Allison Copening, founder of Seasons Funeral Planning in Las Vegas, Nevada, recently died at the age of 55 after a cardiac event. Her organ donation will be life-saving for as many as 84 people.
Fabulous New Products at the NFDA Convention: Part Two
More interesting products and services displayed at the National Funeral Directors Association convention and expo.
Victorian Era Funeral Items and Body Preservation Techniques
Over his 47 year career in funeral service, Steve Person collected a wide range of Victorian funeral items. Watch this video to learn more about the history of undertaking in the U.S.
January 19: ABQ Death Cafe
The next Albuquerque Death Cafe will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2020, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Gail Rubin Shares Her Best 2019 Highlights
If you didn’t get a holiday card from Gail, here’s her 2019 holiday highlights letter.
Christmas End-of-Life Conversation Starters
Christmas Eve in New Mexico cemeteries is magical! It’s also a time to start end-of-life conversations with family. Tips on how to do it with ease.
Fabulous New Products at the NFDA Convention: Part I
BereaveMints candy! Interior designers for funeral homes! Memorial Signature Frames! The Remembering A Life Self-care Box! Videos from the 2019 NFDA expo.
The Latest on Alkaline Hydrolysis for People and Pets
Alkaline hydrolysis, which the public may know as Aquamation, is an alternative to cremation and burial
Women’s Burial Garments from LH Design
These burial garments for women from LH Design provide an elegant send-off outfit for the deceased!
Everdays and Homesteaders Make Funeral Planning Easy
Everdays mobile app now empowers funeral homes nationwide to generate new preneed business around every at-need case at the moment consumers are most likely to pre-plan.
December 15: Albuquerque Death Cafe
The next Albuquerque Death Cafe will be held on Sunday, December 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Manzano del Sol Village, 5201 Roma Street NE.