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Video: Consumer Funeral Planning Issues You Need to Know
Funeral consumer rights to know before someone dies, death discussion movements, and the basics of preneed funeral planning are covered in this TV interview.
March 24: Albuquerque Death Cafe
The objective of the Death Cafe is “To increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.”
Why are people calling me for body donation services?
As The Doyenne of Death®, I get a lot of phone calls asking about body disposition, funeral questions and cemetery issues. Just don’t call me for body pickup. Here’s a handy list of contacts for body donation services.
Introducing The Newly-Dead Game Individuals Edition
At this year’s Frozen Dead Guy Days festival, March 8-10, 2019, everyone can play The Newly-Dead Game® with the new Individuals Edition.
March 7: Come to The Morning Mingle
The Morning Mingle is a networking event for senior service-related business providers in the Denver metro area. Gail Rubin will be the featured speaker at the next Morning Mingle on Thursday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at MorningStar Senior Living of Wheat Ridge, 10100 W. 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Free Talk with Funny Films for Funeral Planning
Colorado residents, get ready to laugh and learn as Gail Rubin presents “Kicking the Bucket List: Organizing Things to Do Before You Die with Funny Films for Funeral Planning” on Friday, March 8, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Lone Tree Public Library.
Medical Aid in Dying in New Mexico Under Consideration
On Friday, February 8, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing that will include a vote on the Elizabeth Whitefield End of Life Options Act (HB 90), a bill that would authorize medical aid in dying in New Mexico. If you are a supporter of medical aid in dying, you can show New Mexico legislators that you want this compassionate option.
Feb. 17 Albuquerque Death Cafe
The next Albuquerque Death Cafe will be held Sunday, February 17, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Fifth Floor Lounge at Manzano del Sol Village, 5201 Roma NE, Albuquerque.
Your Customers are Discussing Death, Where are You?
Gail Rubin, CT, presents her DEAD Talk at the ICCFA Wide World of Sales conference. The Silver Tsunami of Baby Boomers is about the crash on the shore of mortality, and they want to talk about it. Over the past 10 years, a host of death discussion movements have sprung up around the world. In this DEAD Talk presented at the ICCFA Wide World of Sales conference, pioneering death educator Gail Rubin, CT, presents highlights of eight death...
Everdays to Expand with Multi-Million Dollar Investment
Everdays is the largest and fastest-growing social platform for building communities around milestone life events. Now they have funding to expand even more.
Feb. 16: Grief Resource Center Book and Author Event
On Saturday, February 16, the Grief Resource Center of New Mexico will hold a two-hour book fair starting at 10:00 a.m. The event features presentations by authors who have written books and poetry that help heal grief.
Listen to Gail Rubin on Loss and Found Radio Show Today
Certified Thanatologist Gail Rubin is interviewed on the “Loss and Found” radio hour hosted by Cathy Cooper on Seattle station KKNW 1150 AM.
Videos: How to Find Funeral Financing Alternatives
Crowdfunding can help many families who are caught off guard when it’s time to pay for a funeral or cremation.
Jan. 29: End of Life Options Act Lobby Day in Santa Fe
Next Tuesday, January 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is New Mexico End of Life Options Lobby Day. You can go to the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, participate in a news conference, visit your legislators in person, and let your views be known.
SNL: Avoid Unwanted Conversations with an Urn
“Leave me Alurn® travel urns for women: kills small talk DEAD.”
Death Educator Gail Rubin a 2019 Women of Influence Award Winner
Gail Rubin, Certified Thanatologist, is being recognized as one of the 2019 Women of Influence by the Albuquerque Business First business news outlet.
Jan. 12: Kicking the Bucket List Talk
Looking to downsize as one of your New Year's resolutions and need some inspiration and guidance? Come to Gail Rubin's "Kicking the Bucket List" talk on Saturday, January 12, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow St NE, Albuquerque, NM. More information here. Talk Description Do you plan to live forever? Do you ever plan to move? Depending on where you’re going, you can’t take it with you. "Kicking the Bucket List:...
Darrell Hill of EternityGardens.com Featured on FuneralRadio
Do you know what to do with the cremated remains of your loved ones? Darrell Hill, founder and CEO of EternityGardens.com, was inspired to start this website thanks to his own experience with his parents.
This Cadillac Hearse Has Good Looks and Value
In this video, Nathan Hurst, VP of Sales and Marketing with SVG Specialty Vehicle Group, points out the features of their Kensington model Cadillac hearse at the NFDA expo.
Beloved Obituaries Celebrate Day of the Dead
At the 2018 NFDA convention, Petra Lina Orloff, founder of the obituary writing service Beloved, made her booth a Mexican-themed celebration of life and death.
Memorial Reefs International Helps You Save the Seas
Considering cremation but concerned about the carbon footprint? Memorial Reefs International offers a way to improve the oceans while giving those cremated remains a memorable permanent final resting place.