Over the past week, these two Doyenne of Death videos were posted on YouTube: Funerals in the Age of Coronavirus and Watch the Doyenne of Death Donate Blood.
Funerals in the Age of Coronavirus
In this video, Gail Rubin, The Doyenne of Death, talks about funerals in the age of coronavirus, funeral planning, and steps you can take to make life (and death) somewhat easier for your loved ones.
Here are the free resources mentioned in the video:
Click here to download the free 50-point Executor’s Checklist from her book, Kicking the Bucket List: 100 Downsizing and Organizing Things to Do Before You Die. (BUY THE BOOK)
Register for the free 10-page planning form from the award-winning book, A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don’t Plan to Die. (BUY THE BOOK)
Links to the blog posts referenced in the video:
News Stories and Funeral Planning Resources
How One Funeral Director is Addressing Social Distancing Rules for Jewish Funerals
Funeral Industry Resources and News
Stay at home. Wash your hands well and often. Be kind.
Watch The Doyenne of Death Donate Blood
“I hadn’t donated blood since 2001 because I hate needles, I’ve been known to faint at the sight of blood, and my blood pressure is notoriously low,” said Rubin. “Blood donations have plummeted during the pandemic, and the need is great. If you are able to donate blood, please make an appointment to do so.”
About Gail Rubin, CT
Gail Rubin, Certified Thanatologist and The Doyenne of Death®, is a pioneering death educator. She uses humor, funny film clips, and outside-the-box activities to teach about end-of-life topics. She authored three books on end-of-life issues and coordinates the Before I Die New Mexico Festival. She’s also a Certified Funeral Celebrant and was recognized by Albuquerque Business First with their 2019 Women of Influence Award.