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What You Need to Know When Considering a Home Funeral

In 1911, when newspaper publisher and journalist Joseph Pulitzer died, he was waked in the library…
How To Feel Beautiful, Stylish and Resilient at 90

I am one of Iris Apfel’s 1.6 million Instagram followers. In a society that worships youth, and…
12+ Things You Should Know About Planning a Memorial Service

Two summers ago, my cousin Elizabeth died. Her death was sudden and occurred less than two…
Moonrise at Green-Wood Cemetery

I spend a lot of time in cemeteries–in both my capacity as a funeral director and…
Home Funerals

Today I participated in my second home funeral. The visitation was held in a magnificent estate…
In a Book

I’ve been mentioned in newspapers, magazines, and even on television (as a Jeopardy question), but it…
The Art of Giving a Eulogy – Share the Best Stories and Get Personal About It

Over my long career as a funeral director I’ve heard more than my fair share of…
Can Long-Term Friendships Endure in Later Life?

Our girlfriends see us through the best and worst of life. In times of heartbreak, failure,…
10 Creative Ways To Keep Funeral Costs Down

Funerals can be expensive. There’s no doubt about that. In 2017, the median cost of a…
How to Write Condolence Notes: 8 Tips That Might Come in Handy

I recently poured out my heart to a colleague about my guilt at two condolence notes…
6 Important Facts We Can Learn from the Funeral of President George H.W. Bush

Some insist that traditional funerals are a thing of the past. But the funeral of President…
Aging, Ambition, and Late Bloomers: The Goals That Push Us Onward After 60

Ambition has been defined as “a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring…