The Mourning Meeting: Season 3, Episode 11

Nov 23

It’s Your Funeral

Kathy Benjamin is the author of “It’s your Funeral: Plan a Celebration of a Lifetime Before it’s Too Late.” Kathy and Mandi talk about planning your own funeral, when you should start planning your funeral, and how to talk to others about planning theirs. They also explore how making your wishes known is a loving, final gift for family and friends. Kathy and Mandi acquaint the listener with interesting burial practices and talk about different trends and which connects most with young people today.

Kathy Benjamin: www.quickbooks.com or www.kathybenjamin.com.

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