Aug 7, 2020

Parents whose child dies have special grief needs.  Bereaved Parents of the USA is dedicated to meeting those needs.  According to their website (bereaved parents usa.org), the organization exists to “provide a safe space where grieving families can connect, share our stories, and learn to rebuild our lives. We attend...

Aug 1, 2020

Our conversation with Kimberly Paul is going to make you think.  She challenges us to think about death and advance care plan conversations in a radically different way.  According to her website https://www.deathbydesign.com/about-the-author/, Kimberly "chose to leave her dream job in television and film to discover...

Jul 31, 2020

Today we're celebrating our 200th Heartbeat and the 4 year anniversary of The Heart of Hospice!  We’re super excited to have been given information to share with you, and industry experts to connect you to.  Our dedication to our mission hasn’t changed - we’re moving forward to provide you with podcasts that...

Jul 24, 2020

Our topic today is going to inspire you. We’re talking about the Angola Prison Hospice, an amazing project that involves inmates in the care of other terminally ill inmates.  The work that is done within this tough Louisiana prison is transformational not only for the dying, but also for the inmates who become part of...

Jul 17, 2020

We’re playing The Death Deck again! What would your epitaph say? What words would you use to describe yourself on your tombstone? Helen and Jerry have some unexpected answers.  We’re also connecting you with a new resource - Funeralocity.  The Funeralocity website has information on numerous aspects of funerals,...