by Brian Hayden | Jun 8, 2023 | Articles, Resources, Tools
This is a story about how green burial can be part of a solution to address city planning challenges. It’s a case study unfolding right now in Durham, North Carolina. The story is told by Erica Xavier-Beauvoir. I met Erica in the Green Burial Council’s ‘Green Burial...
by Brian Hayden | May 30, 2023 | Podcasts, Resources
When classical pianist Adam Tendler received a surprise inheritance from his father he used it to commission 16 original works of music to explore the complexity of grief, loss, and inheritance. After each performance of the resulting program, Inheritances, he was...
by Brian Hayden | May 25, 2023 | Articles, Courses, Resources, Tools
The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP) has approved the Green Funeral Services course for 12 contact hours for funeral director continuing education. Every state has their own licensing requirements, but APFSP-approved courses are recognized by...
by Brian Hayden | Feb 27, 2023 | Podcasts, Resources
In this episode of Life/Death/Law, Tracey Walker, the founder of Let It Be End of Life Planning and the Program Director for End of Life Doula Training at Going with Grace, talks with Liza Hanks about what Death Doulas do, why they can be helpful in offering...
by Brian Hayden | Nov 18, 2022 | Articles, Resources, Tools
I’m so impressed by the brand that Lovers created in partnership with Poppy’s Funerals. The images, typography, colors…all of it. They stir up such different feelings in me than the traditional funeral branding, so I want to shine a light on this...
by Brian Hayden | Jul 21, 2022 | Articles, Resources, Tools
My grandma died last week (that’s a picture of us above). She lived a long life and had gotten very sick, so her passing was a great relief for her and my family. I enjoyed spending time with my parents, talking about getting older and participating in the...
