by Kyle Tevlin | Feb 10, 2022 | Acceptance of death, inspiring, Life celebration
This picture says it all to me. ALL. It’s pure celebration, as simple as it gets. And for that reason, I’m not going to muddy this message with analysis or pile on other examples of celebration. Sometimes simple is best. One can’t argue with pure....
by Kyle Tevlin | Jul 7, 2021 | Life celebration
As passionate cheerleader for uplifting celebrations of life (aka ‘fun funerals’) for the past eight years, I’m always taking note of people’s reactions. I used to stress — disclaimer-like — that “It’s not for everyone,” but...
by Kyle Tevlin | May 9, 2021 | Cremation, Life celebration
Having a cremation ≠ no funeral service. Cremations are becoming more and more popular, that much is clear. But with it, there is also a trend towards skipping any kind of service. Not cool! Sometimes, if there is literally no family left, or there was explicit,...
by Kyle Tevlin | Jan 8, 2021 | Life celebration, Pre-planning funeral
Could you use a little inspiration for a knock-out goodbye party? Whether thinking of your own or for someone else — remember: Don’t have a boring, forgettable funeral. But some life into it. This sacred ritual should reflect the life and spirit of the dearly...
by Kyle Tevlin | Dec 6, 2020 | Life celebration, Planning your own funerals, Preplanning your funeral
There’s no time like the present. It’s been a year like no other, so might as well finish it off with something you’ve never done before. Nothing is weird right now. Get that personal goodbye celebration written down. Ideas bandied about, decisions...
by Kyle Tevlin | Sep 10, 2020 | I Want a Fun Funeral, Life celebration, Planning your own funerals
It really isn’t hard thinking about what you want. What makes you smile? What makes you happy? What’s important to you? If you remember anything, let it be this. For your very own goodbye party, you don’t have to do:• what’s always been done•...