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...
by Brian Hayden | May 25, 2022 | Articles, Resources, Tools
The State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services approved the Green Burial Masterclass for 12 continuing education credits for funeral directors. Every state has their own licensing requirements. This is our first approval in the state of...
by Brian Hayden | May 6, 2022 | Articles, Resources, Tools
Emily Miller learned about green burial as a twenty-eight year old mortuary student. Today she runs the first dedicated green cemetery in Colorado. This is the story of how Emily conceived of and started Colorado Burial Preserve in eighteen months and what she hopes...
