Category: Guided Arrangements

I recently had the chance to spend the weekend reconnecting with a couple of college buddies. We hadn’t seen each other in decades, so when the opportunity presented itself, I…Continue readingPreplanning a Funeral with a Boomer

There are times when the line between your profession and personal life blurs. I’m going through one of those times right now. My 89-year-old father-in-law is approaching the end of…Continue readingExplaining the Value of a Gathering

“Would you like the two-year or four-year extended warranty?” asked the man behind the desk. Years ago, I was shopping for a used car for one of my kids. We…Continue readingFuneral Arrangements – Who Makes the Decisions?

I almost jumped off the table when he applied pressure to a particular spot on my back.  “Does it hurt here?” Dr. Sladic, my Chiropractor, asked. “Yes!” I replied.  I…Continue readingDoes it Hurt Here?

“Stop trying to solve my problem!!” my wife yelled at me. We were newlyweds, and I was already confused. Why would someone talk about a problem if they didn’t want…Continue readingThe First Step in Making Funeral Arrangements