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 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 | Mar 7, 2023 | Articles, Courses, Events, Tools
We’re partnering with the Green Burial Council to provide the Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Services. This 13 module program is designed for practitioners interested in environmentally sustainable funeral services. This two-part program is the...
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...
by Brian Hayden | Jun 10, 2022 | Articles, Resources, Tools
Let’s get the disclaimer out of the way: If you can afford an estate planning attorney you should hire one. Do-it-yourself guides don’t replace the expertise of a seasoned professional. But a lot of people prefer doing things for themselves, and estate planning can...
