S3E6: Virtual Funeral – Using Technology to Bring Everyone Together

In this day and age, loved ones are scattered all over, making the traditional funeral difficult. In the height of the pandemic, large gatherings were not even allowed, necessitating an alternative. How can those far away still honor the deceased and comfort each other with shamed memories? Modern technology comes to the rescue! Learn all about the options for a virtual funeral or memorial.

Virtual Funeral Resources:

Create a Memorial Page to Share

• https://www.gatheringus.com/

Virtual funeral service planning apps

• https://www.everplans.com/
• https://www.joincake.com/
• http://www.aftering.com/aftering-funeral-planning-app/

Create a Personalized Playlist

• https://www.spotify.com/us/
• https://www.pandora.com/

Slideshow Help

• https://www.flickr.com/

How to Plan a Virtual Funeral Service

• https://www.neptunesociety.com/about-cremation/how-to-plan-a-virtual-funeral

How to Hold a Virtual Memorial Service, a Step-by-Step Guide

• https://www.talkdeath.com/how-to-hold-a-virtual-memorial-service-a-step-by-step-guide/

Companies to plan a virtual end of life service

• Blue Butterfly
• Lighten Arrangements
• My Keeper
• Gather App

Recipe of the Week

Learn about the history of the real Bloody Mary, and you’ll be ready for a drink! We found one that will be a “symphony on your tastebuds” with a bit of horseradish to complement the pickle juice and old bay on the rim. Sound good? You can get the recipe here from Souffle Bombay.

Everyone Dies: and yes, it is normal!

Everyone Dies (and yes, it is normal) is a story about a young boy named Jax who finds something special on the beach where he and his grandpa Pops are enjoying a wonderful day. Pops helps Jax understand that death is a normal part of life. This book provides an age appropriate, non-scary, comfortable way to introduce the important topic of mortality to a preschool child. Its simple explanation will last a lifetime. Autographed copies for sale at: www.everyonediesthebook.com. Also available at Amazon

Mourning Jewelry

We offer a way to memorialize your loved one or treasured pet with a piece of handmade jewelry.  When people comment on it and the wearer can say for example “I received this when my mother died” which opens the conversation about this loss. All our jewelry is made with semi-precious stones and beads, vintage beads, and pearls. You can choose between earrings or bracelets and the color family. Learn More

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