Episode 59: Home Funerals 101: What Families Need to Know
In this episode of Remembering A Life, host Gail Marquardt explores the growing interest in home funerals with Alexis Hughes, Executive Director of the Home Funeral Alliance, and Tim Copeland, a licensed funeral director and end-of-life doula. Together, they discuss what home funerals are, how they work, their legal and practical considerations, and the ways families can participate in caring for a loved one after death. The conversation also explores the emotional benefits of hands-on involvement, the role of funeral professionals, and how home funerals can create meaningful opportunities for connection, healing and saying goodbye in a familiar setting. Whether you're curious about home funerals or planning ahead, this episode offers thoughtful guidance on a deeply personal end-of-life option.
10 Jun 2026
Episode 58: The Final Salute: Laying the Unclaimed to Rest with Dignity
What happens to unclaimed cremated remains, and who ensures those lives are never forgotten? In this powerful episode of Remembering A Life, host Gail Marquardt speaks with Lanae Strovers, licensed funeral director and founder of The Final Salute, a nonprofit dedicated to honoring unclaimed individuals with dignity and care.
Across the country, funeral homes quietly care for unclaimed cremated remains - people of all ages and backgrounds whose stories risk being lost. Lanae felt called to act, creating a way to honor the hundreds of individuals in her funeral home's care, some unclaimed for decades, and ensuring each life is remembered.
Through deeply moving community ceremonies, Lanae and her team restore identity and humanity to those who might otherwise be forgotten. From a Civil War veteran finally receiving military honors to a Gold Star mother honored by families who share her loss, each story reflects the profound impact of remembrance - and the power of showing up for one another.
22 May 2026
Episode 57: End-of-Life Doulas and Funeral Directors: Transforming Deathcare and Meaningful End-of-Life Planning
End-of-Life Doulas and Funeral Directors: Transforming Deathcare and Meaningful End-of-Life Planning
As more families turn to end-of-life doulas for support during the final stages of life, opportunities for collaboration with funeral directors to better serve families continue to grow. End-of-Life Doula Ashley Johnson and Funeral Director Joél Simone explore how these partnerships can create a seamless, meaningful transition after a death, ensuring continuity of care as a loved one moves from the support of a doula to the care of a funeral professional. Together, they highlight how this collaborative approach helps families navigate loss with greater confidence, dignity and compassion.
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