Dying to Talk

Our guest this episode is Lee Webster with New Hampshire Funeral Resources, Education & Advocacy.

This week's topic is brain and brain tissue donation. Our guests this episode are Dr. Sabina Baretta and Dr. T. Wilson Wu, both experts on brain tissue donation. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

This episode features Jeff Boucher of Manchester Memorial Company, Inc., who discusses trends in memorialization.

Our guest this episode is Frank Mesmer, an attorney who answers our questions related to wills and trusts.

In our latest episode, co-hosts Buddy and Madison discuss funeral rules and regulations, such as using third-party caskets and next of kin rights in New Hampshire. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

Our topic this episode is therapy dogs, and how hospice care and palliative care professionals can be helpful for the dying and bereaved.

Our topic is scattering cremated remains at sea and burial at sea. Our guest is Capt. Brad White. He is the founder of New England Burials at Sea.

This episode, our guest is Steven Lewis, of M Solomon Casket Company in Rhode Island.

On this episode of Dying to Talk, we're joined by our hospice liaison, Colleen Kurlansky, who explains the relationships between funeral providers and hospice caregivers. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

Our guest this episode is Father Richard Dion, Pastor of St. Anthony Church in Manchester, who will discuss the Catholic Funeral Rite. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

Our guest is Barbara Lafrance, CEO of Home, Health and Hospice Care in Merrimack, NH. Barbara explains the functions of hospice houses.

Our guest is Yogesh Pareek, formerly of the Indian Circle for Caring ICC. We discuss Hindu funeral rites and rituals.

This episode, we're discussing pet grief and resources for those who have lost a pet or are about to. Our guest is Wendy Van de Poll, MS, CEOL, the founder of Center for Pet Loss Grief, LLC. Guest link

This episode is Creating Meaningful Memorials with Music, Eulogies and Stories, and our guest is the Rev. Doug Rickard, a Presbyterian minister and funeral celebrant. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

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This episode is about leaving final instructions for your loved ones before it's too late. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

In this episode, Buddy, Madison and Mandy discuss mortuary school and why someone chooses to become a funeral professional. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

In this episode, Buddy, Mandy and Madison discuss federal funeral laws and New Hampshire-specific funeral laws and regulations. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

Our guest is Dr. Sanders Burstein, Medical Director, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, who talks about advance directives and end of life planning. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

Our guest this episode is Lee Webster, former President of the National Home Funeral Alliance (NHFA), who explains the rise in home funerals. National Home Funeral Alliance Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

Our guest this episode is Jeff Bouchet, owner of Manchester Memorial Company Inc. We discuss trends and memorialization. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

Funeral Celebrants This week our guest is Victoria Schneider, a professional funeral celebrant. In this episode, we also discuss non-traditional funerals. Guest bio: Victoria Schneider counsels families in the role of In-House Celebrant and musician as they prepare funeral/memorial services for their loved ones. She has served at over 3,000 funerals in her life and now serves families in the Manch...

Pet Passages This week our guest is Steven Purdy, a Funeral Director with Purdy Funeral Service. Steven is going to discuss Purdy's sister company, Pet Passages in Dover, NH. We talk about pet death and pet cremation and options for families who lose a pet. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

Medical Examiners This week our guest is Kim Fallon, of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in NH. Our episode is about the role of state medical examiners. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net

We're discuss the heroin crisis in New Hampshire, specifically the role the medical examiner plays. Our guest this episode is Wayne DiGeronimo, former forensic investigator at Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Contact us: phaneuf.net buddy@phaneuf.net