by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 16, 2015 | Funerals
I’m watching SNL40, and you should, too. (It’s actually a superb demonstration in honoring… be it person, place or TV show.)
by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 14, 2015 | Love, Mourning
No one wants to talk about death and funerals on Valentines’ Day. Not even me, who has practically no boundaries on the topic. But what is apropos, and not antithetical, is love. Because when someone we’ve loved with all our heart is no longer here, that...
by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 14, 2015 | Life celebration, Personalized caskets, Preplanning your funeral
Retired driver ready for last stop in a school bus casket Epitome of a personal, unique, smile-inducing wish for someone’s goodbye party, brought to life. From the Casa Grande Dispatch. “Davis draws comfort from the thought that when he makes that final...
by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 12, 2015 | Life celebration, Preplanning your funeral
When communicating your funeral wishes to your family, it can be just as helpful to say what you don’t want, in the event you can’t yet figure out what you do want. Any guidance is better than none at all, and written down is better than just telling them....
by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 12, 2015 | Death, Life celebration, Preplanning your funeral
I had an event tonight at Delaware Valley College. “I Want a Fun Funeral” to inspire, educate, and support people getting their own funeral thoughts down on paper… well ahead of time. Doing it when you’re dead is impossible, thanks to Mother...
by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 11, 2015 | Death, Life celebration
by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 10, 2015 | Body donation, Death, FTC Funeral Rule, Funeral Homes
Time for another fun funeral fact per the FTC Funeral Rule. You have the right to get prices over the telephone! Did you know that? Most funeral directors would prefer you come in and discuss their services in person, as understandably, there are lots of details and...
by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 8, 2015 | Caleb Wilde, Funeral Homes, Funerals
I could write blog posts till I’ve got one foot in the grave and never convey what Caleb Wilde of Confessions of a Funeral Director does in every single post. Read Five Ways Funeral Directors Can Bully Their Customers for his commentary from inside the industry....
by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 8, 2015 | Caleb Wilde, Funeral Homes, Funerals
I could write blog posts till I’ve got one foot in the grave and never convey what Caleb Wilde of Confessions of a Funeral Director does in every single post. Read Five Ways Funeral Directors Can Bully Their Customers for his commentary from inside the industry....
by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 7, 2015 | Funeral music, Funerals, Life celebration
Music is arguably the most moving part of a goodbye celebration. Pick you own tunes ahead of time and your loved ones will forever be grateful. Your spirit will be so present — they will recognize you and feel blessed to bear witness to your life in a way they can...
