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Saturday, 16 April 2022

10 minute Yoga for Grief | Grief Yoga for Tense Neck, Shoulder & Hips

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Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Max and Miles: How to Add Some Color to Your Cremated Remains


Talking about death, memorials and urns shouldn’t be that somber.  A touch of color and beautiful design can bring a sense of comfort and a feeling of light and warmth at a time when you are grieving and hurting. 

In this episode of the Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer had the opportunity to converse with Max and Miles of Oaktree Memorials. Through their wonderful work, this duo always brings incredible support to the family of the deceased from start to end.

Max Lemper-Tabatsky and Miles Adams co-founded Oaktree Memorials and Trust Loyal after experiencing firsthand how difficult it can be to find modern memorials made with exceptional and sustainable materials. People reached out to them to find contemporary, handmade urns and handcrafted jewelry for their loved one’s and their loyal pet’s ashes.


LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:
  • About Max and Miles and how they co-founded Oaktree Memorials
  • How do Oaktree Memorials and Trust Loyal brands contrast?
  • What is involved in the production of modern, contemporary memorial urns? 
  • Are they into memorial jewelry as well?
  • For memorials, which is doing better, the human side or the pet side?
  • What is in store for Max and Miles for the rest of 2022?

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Connect with Max and Miles:

Oaktree Memorials

Loyal Pet Memorials


Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper: 

Facebook Page: Muldowney Memorials & Rainbow Bridge Memorials

Instagram: @muldowneymemorials 

Twitter

YouTube
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How to Get Sued (In the Funeral World)


During the final disposition of the deceased, there are a variety of legal considerations that arise from some interesting, outrageous or even very intimate stories that you won’t believe actually happens for families and relations. For this reason, to avoid any disputes among the family members, it is critical to have some instructions written clearly on how to handle the remains. Jennifer sits down with Chris Farmer in this episode of The Glam Reaper to get some legal insights about the funeral industry and the people they serve. Chris has 15 years of experience in providing legal advice to funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoriums and industry suppliers throughout North America. Tune in to learn all the things you should (and should not do) so you don’t get sued in the funeral world!

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

  • Chris Farmer’s background as a lawyer and eventual role as the funeral industry's legal advisor
  • Chris' thoughts on why there is a stigma around lawyers and funeral directors
  • Some very interesting, outrageous and intimate cases that Chris has handled for the funeral industry (some of which you may not believe actually happened).
  • Precautions funeral homes and crematoriums should take to protect themselves from litigation
  • The importance of proper documentation before a cremation?
  • Chris' insights on the new methods of disposition and what makes people gravitate to any of those
  • The one thing Chris would change in the funeral industry
  • Jennifer asks Chris a daring question on what his funeral song would be
  • Some last thoughts Chris wants to share to the listeners



Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper: 

Facebook Page: Muldowney Memorials & Rainbow Bridge Memorials

Instagram: @muldowneymemorials 

Twitter

YouTube
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Wednesday, 2 February 2022

The Modern Mortician: Behind the Scenes of Funeral Planning

 




There is so much controversy over the options that are available for the end of life processes due to differences in legislation, corporate greed and inaccurate information being put out there to people. While there are a variety of end-of-life options that people can choose from, it ultimately all comes down to what choice you and the family make when planning for the final event. That choice will come as a result of education, and from people who are willing to educate on the level of true information.

Jennifer’s interview with Melissa Unfred, known in the funeral industry as the Modern Mortician, is very informative because as an expert herself, she gives an overview of what the future holds for the industry. In this episode on the Glam Reaper Podcast, Melissa offers a whole new perspective on the new technology that can save our planet from destruction by using green practices such as natural burials or cremation instead of conventional burial methods.

Listen as Jennifer and Melissa talk about everything you should know in preparation for the final event in life. 

Please enjoy!


LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

  • The Modern Mortician, Melissa Unfred, introduces herself
  • How Kermit came into the life of Melissa and became her partner in crime of sorts in Tiktok and Instagram
  • A course that Melissa will soon offer on the steps and trainings dog owners need to go through for their dogs
  • How did Melissa shift to the green burial niche in the funeral industry? 
  • Melissa's viewpoint on educating people on green burial technology and why embalming is not her forte
  • What are Melissa’s thoughts on the inaccurate information circulated on embalming and being pushed by some influencers and sectors with their own agendas?
  • The premise of having a united educational course or degrees and licensing for the industry
  • The current methods of disposition that Melissa is advocating for continuous learning
  • Melissa’s personal burial preference
  • What is composting?
  • Different variations of Alkaline Hydrolysis, commonly referred to as water cremation
  • What does Melissa think about the future of burials, particularly in terms of cremation?
  • What can the funeral industry do in spite of it being the tiny percent of the worldwide industry in saving the planet and its environment?
  • Melissa’s plans and the classes she is developing

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Friday, 28 January 2022

Keith Crawford: Reimagining Traditional Funeral Experiences


After years of working with Nike in Portland as Creative Directors, Keith Crawford and David Odusanya co-founded Solace Cremation in 2019. The idea came about after their own personal experiences with the death of a loved one and this inspired them to integrate their design expertise and innovative consumer-driven approach to the funeral industry.

The core concept of the service Solace Cremation provides to families is the acceptance that they cannot make the loss any easier and take away grief, but that Solace Cremation can make this part of the loss a lot easier and less confusing. 

Tune in for yet another great interview by Jennifer the Glam Reaper, where she aims to help people to make informed decisions on the methods of disposition available these days.

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:
  • Keith Crawford talks about his story
  • How was Solace Cremation founded and what is the concept behind the startup company?
  • How is it possible to ‘take out’ funeral homes and bring them online?
  • The growth of Solace Cremation
  • Keith’s thoughts on the funeral industry shift to new ideas and methods of disposition
  • How does Solace Cremation choose their cremation partners and how does Keith feel about big corporations scooping up the business from local businesses?
  • The before, during, and after service processes of Solace Cremation.
  • Some creative ways families have devised after the passing of their loved ones to honor their legacy
  • Keith’s fear that so many startups in the funeral industry will be gone after some years

Connect with Keith Crawford:
Website - https://www.tulipcremation.com/ (Previously: Solace Cremation)

Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper:
Facebook Page - Muldowney Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/
Facebook Page - Rainbow Bridge Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom
Twitter - @TheGlamReaper
Email us here: glamreaperpodcast@gmail.com
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Monday, 3 January 2022

The Cycle Of Lives: a Journey Through Emotional Chaos with David Richman


The impact of cancer in peoples’ lives is getting a lot more attention now than it has ever been before. The emotional toll that this takes for patients, survivors and those still battling it can be extremely draining for everyone around them, especially for their families.

This conversation Jennifer had with David Richman on this new episode of the Glam Reaper Podcast was very insightful as he shared his firsthand experience of having someone in the family deal with the disease.

In this episode, David shares his story about cancer, how he managed to turn his life around and the two bestseller books he has written. His most recent one is "Cycle Of Lives: 15 People’s Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer”. It’s a book featuring fifteen life stories, including those of cancer survivors, doctors, nurses, etc., giving people a 360 degree view on cancer.

At the heart of the conversation is about the choices we make in life and our perspectives. Listen to this episode to find out what matters most in life in under an hour. Enjoy!

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:
  • David Richman talks about himself, his life’s journey and the point in his life when he decided to start doing things for himself
  • The compelling “Terry Story”, one of the 15 stories from his book Cycle of Lives, who in spite of her situation welcomes every morning to see if she had a 50% chance of happiness
  • Interesting ideas on “Perspective” from Jennifer and David.
  • How was David able to endure the marathons, the triathlons, the 87-mile rollerblade ride and the 47 hundred miles bike ride in 45 days?

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Books written by David Richman:

Connect with David Richman:

Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper:
Facebook Page - Muldowney Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/
Facebook Page - Rainbow Bridge Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom
Twitter - @TheGlamReaper
Email us here: glamreaperpodcast@gmail.com


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Sunday, 5 December 2021

Gila Kurtz: How Dogs Can Help You Deal with Grief, Therapy, and Bereavement


There is a reason why dogs are called man’s best friend. For professional dog trainer Gila
Kurtz, a dog can change the way you see the world. Technology is making people seem more connected, but we as humans are more disconnected than ever before. But when you are with your dog, there is that connection that has no interference, a genuine relationship because dogs connect with us in a very heart-centered way.

In this episode of the Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer interviews John and Gila Kurtz, who found the positive influence of dogs in their lives and decided to set up the business Dog is Good (DIG)—a lifestyle brand for dog lovers. In this podcast episode, Gila lets us in her world of dogs to bring awareness about how wonderful it is to have dogs in our homes. 

Learn how to cultivate a strong emotional relationship with your dogs based on what they can teach us when domesticated, and how they can help you through your journey of grief. Very interesting interview here so keep yourself glued until the end, where you can get a new perspective on being responsible dog owners. Well worth your listening time!

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:
  • How did Gila develop her passion for dogs and see the good in them?
  • What are the reasons why she thinks dogs are wonderful to have at home?
  • Dogs are able to fulfill humans' basic need - the desire to be loved.
  • Why does Gila refer to dogs as DOG?
  • Are dogs superior to other animals? 
  • Why did Gila create the “Dog is Good” brand?
  • A look at therapy dogs and grieving dogs, and why their roles in both cannot be underestimated
  • Gila's message to people about what they should consider before allowing dogs into their homes

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Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper:
Facebook Page - Muldowney Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/
Facebook Page - Rainbow Bridge Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom
Twitter - @TheGlamReaper
Email us here: glamreaperpodcast@gmail.com
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