Meet Amanda Stock and Beverly Tryk @peoplesmemorialassociation. They share the vision & mission of this funeral home co-op. PMA has been serving Washington State for 83. They are now facing the challenges that the community face today. Take a listen.

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Bonus episode! We kept talking (it's where the magic happens) and covered... existentialism, stoicism, epicurianism, ACT therapy, saving the planet, living a commune-style life, van life and more. A bit of a ramble- but worth a listen :)

Meet Kate Manser @youmightdietomorrow. Author, artist, and yoga/meditation teacher. She shares her experience with death and death anxiety- and how it propelled her in a new direction- Living Life to the Fullest. Take a listen.

Meet Kate & Kate. They share their experience talking about Death in the UK, building a club to help others talk about death, and education for professionals and the public. Take a listen.

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This is a weekly series interviewing a death professional about their Why, How, Challenges & Hopes. Every episode offers a unique perspective and multiple brilliant tidbits to help you & your community.

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Meet Zak Foster, a burial & funeral quilt artist. He is a vessel for stories and creates vessels for stories. Do not miss this episode. 

Meet Rian Lussier! A Chicago based home funeral guide & death doula. She shares her how and why she got into this biz. And shares some lovely insights into what is possible for home funerals. 

Funeral Pro - Benny Capaul - DFDS Episode 32

Meet Benny Capaul! 4th Generation Funeral Professional & Podcaster (Let's Talk About Death Podcast).

Benny shares his experience growing up in a funeral professional family, about his podcast with his Psychiatrist twin brother (Dr. Nick), and how the funeral industry can be better to the humans it serves. Take a listen.

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And here we go! Join the DFDS Podcast for this weekly series: Where we will interview end-of-life professionals far and wide.

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Death Pre-Planning Professional Andrea Cox DFDS Episode 31

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Episode 30 of 30 End of Life Doulas in 30 Days Jennawade Pratt

Meet Jennawade Pratt! She shares her How & Why of becoming a death doula. Plus her challenges and hopes for the field. You can also Listen to The Dead Funny Dead Serious Podcast on Spotify.

Please consider supporting DFDS in making more content on ethical end of life conversations and reducing death traumas. Become a Patreon today@ https://www.patreon.com/deadfunnydeadserious?fan_landing=true

Particularly poignant moments in this episode: Facing culture norms head on, the fine line between strange and interesting, and giving people flowers while they are alive.

Jennawade Pratt

Business: Cherish Memory Boutique

Website: in progress...

Location: Nassau, New Providence - In The Bahamas

Instagram: @cherishmemoryboutique

#deathdoula #endoflifedoula #hospicevolunteer #griefandloss #howtobecomeanendoflifedoula #deathdoulatraining #endoflifecare #death #dying #deathanddying #howtobecomeadeathdoula #deadfunnydeadserious #30endoflifedoulasin30days⁠ #homefuneralguide #vigil #lifereview #deathpodcast #virtualdeathdoulas #BahamasEndofLife #CherishMemoryBoutique #newcareer

Song Info: Song Copyright 2021 Mitzi Weiland. Written & Preformed By Ethan Bovey (Splitting Silence) Find more info about them here: splittingsilence.com

If you or anyone you know is considering suicide, please go to the emergency room, call 911, or call the number below (USA) for support or the emergency number in your country.

(USA) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline #800-273-8255

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.

Episode 29 of 30 End of Life Doulas in 30 Days Nic Marrone

Meet Nic Marrone ! He shares his How & Why of becoming a death doula. Plus his challenges and hopes for the field. Listen now on YouTube or Spotify. The Dead Funny Dead Serious Podcast.

Please consider supporting DFDS in making more content on ethical end of life conversations and reducing death traumas. Become a Patreon today@ https://www.patreon.com/deadfunnydeadserious?fan_landing=true

Particularly poignant moments in this episode: Being a firecracker, driving around NYC caring for people, influencing the younger humans to talk about death, and a beach house dream that brings chills.

Nic Marrone

Business: I Bid You A Doula

Website: ibidyouadoula.com

Location: New York City

Instagram: @ibidyouadoula

#deathdoula #endoflifedoula #hospicevolunteer #griefandloss #howtobecomeanendoflifedoula #deathdoulatraining #endoflifecare #death #dying #deathanddying #howtobecomeadeathdoula #deadfunnydeadserious #30endoflifedoulasin30days⁠ #homefuneralguide #vigil #lifereview #deathpodcast #virtualdeathdoulas #NYCDeathDoula #creativeendoflife #creativedying 

Song Info: Song Copyright 2021 Mitzi Weiland. Written & Preformed By Ethan Bovey (Splitting Silence) Find more info about them here: splittingsilence.com

If you or anyone you know is considering suicide, please go to the emergency room, call 911, or call the number below (USA) for support or the emergency number in your country.

(USA) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline #800-273-8255

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.