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Ep. 452 Funeral Planning, After-Death Care, and Healthy Grief with Jokotifa Alaye

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Learn how planning ahead for after-death care can help loved ones with grief and loss.

My guest Jokotifa Alaye is a licensed funeral professional and NEDA certified end-of-life doula with a focus on grief. She created Mourning Space to fill the gaps in education and support that society requires for healthy grieving. She discusses the importance of funeral planning as a gift for loved ones, finding a funeral director or celebrant who can help carry out your wishes, and how to foster empowered grieving. Learn more at her website:

mourningspace.com

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This episode includes:

  • Jokotifa’s path to becoming a funeral director and death doula
  • Why she focuses on empowered grieving through Mourning Space
  • Why deathcare providers need better training about grief
  • Why rituals at the end of life are important
  • What to do if a loved one refuses a funeral
  • How and why to plan your own funeral in advance
  • Each state and country has unique laws about funerals and disposition
  • What hospice providers should know about the removal process to support the family after death
  • How to have conversations with loved ones about funeral preferences

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Ep. 390 Funeral Consumers Alliance: Resources for Funeral Planning with Martha Lundgren

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Learn how the FCA helps consumers plan ahead for funerals and make informed choices for themselves and their loved ones.

My guest Martha Lundgren is the president of the board of Funeral Consumers Alliance of Arizona. She also serves on the speakers bureau for FCA-AZ and is a representative in the Arizona End of Life Care Partnership. Martha will tell us the role FCA plays in educating people about their rights when planning a funeral and how to avoid costly mistakes, which is information we all need to know for ourselves, loved ones, patients and clients. Learn more at the websites:

Funeral Consumers Alliance of Arizona: www.fcaaz.org

National Funeral Consumers Alliances: www.funerals.org

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This episode includes:

  • The role of the Funeral Consumers Alliance
  • Why planning ahead is important for funerals, especially if you have specific wishes for what happens
  • How FCA helps consumers “shop around” for funeral arrangements
  • The funeral industry in general lacks transparency about pricing
  • Why you should plan in advance but not pay in advance for funerals
  • Consumers should beware of deceptive advertising in the funeral industry
  • Why it’s important to name someone to pay for and plan your funeral
  • What to do if your loved one doesn’t want a funeral
  • How to cover the cost of a funeral or disposition
  • What happens if someone dies while traveling out of state or out of the country

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