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I was intrigued by death from an early age. My childhood neighbour, the renowned Dr. Dorothy Ley (a pioneer of the hospice movement), was a considerable influence on me as a young adult. Shortly thereafter, at the age of twenty-one (1985), I became a licensed funeral director.
Since then, I have worked for large and small funeral homes, also as an examination proctor for a funeral industry regulator, and have arranged hundreds of at-need, as well as pre-need funerals. I've helped funeral directors build better relationships with financial advisors, lawyers and accountants. I have worked as a life insurance specialist and taught financial advisors across Canada about the funeral industry to help them be a greater resource to their aging clients. I am also a hospice volunteer.
Having worked as a supervisor at one of the largest mortuaries in the country and obtained the Certificate in Estate & Trust Administration with STEP Canada, I have grown increasingly compelled to share my insights to help others. I have witnessed what most people have not, and I have an important message that applies to us all.
Being open to our mortality and properly planning for what we want to happen is incredibly beneficial. Most realize this, yet, only about half the adult population of Canada and the U.S. have a valid and current will. (Many parts of the world struggle with this.) I want to inspire others to think about and plan for the legacy they truly want to be remembered for. Life is extremely delicate, and planning while we can is smart. I believe we owe this unique responsibility to our loved ones. It is literally our last message. Why not make the most of it?
I've been following the Death Positive Movement for decades and have invested considerable time in creating a compelling book to help others be more proactive. I've even managed to add some humour. You'll be impressed. It has twice been on my publisher's best-seller list and is now widely available across all major platforms, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Versions also include ebooks and audiobooks.
Since then, I have worked for large and small funeral homes, also as an examination proctor for a funeral industry regulator, and have arranged hundreds of at-need, as well as pre-need funerals. I've helped funeral directors build better relationships with financial advisors, lawyers and accountants. I have worked as a life insurance specialist and taught financial advisors across Canada about the funeral industry to help them be a greater resource to their aging clients. I am also a hospice volunteer.
Having worked as a supervisor at one of the largest mortuaries in the country and obtained the Certificate in Estate & Trust Administration with STEP Canada, I have grown increasingly compelled to share my insights to help others. I have witnessed what most people have not, and I have an important message that applies to us all.
Being open to our mortality and properly planning for what we want to happen is incredibly beneficial. Most realize this, yet, only about half the adult population of Canada and the U.S. have a valid and current will. (Many parts of the world struggle with this.) I want to inspire others to think about and plan for the legacy they truly want to be remembered for. Life is extremely delicate, and planning while we can is smart. I believe we owe this unique responsibility to our loved ones. It is literally our last message. Why not make the most of it?
I've been following the Death Positive Movement for decades and have invested considerable time in creating a compelling book to help others be more proactive. I've even managed to add some humour. You'll be impressed. It has twice been on my publisher's best-seller list and is now widely available across all major platforms, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Versions also include ebooks and audiobooks.
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