Ashley Haugen

Dying to Know More

Society EN ↓ 29 episodes

Let's start at the end. No one talks about death, and yet it's something we're all going to do at some point. I'm dying to know more about all facets of death , so that's why I launched the podcast. From death doulas to casket companies to grief experts to industry disruptors and so much more, we're talking about it all! And tune in for the new DTKM Minis, bite-sized episodes that dive into various related topics and give a high-level yet meaningful view in five minutes or less.

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Ashley Haugen

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What is a Death Doula? One-on-One With Suzanne Kilpatrick 19.09.2025 30:07

Death doula and hospice nurse Suzanne Kilpatrick joins the Dying to Know More podcast to share more about what a death doula is and does, the importance of this role in end-of-life transitions, and what led her to do this important work. Center for Conscious Living and Dying - https://www.ccld.community/ INELDA (International End of Life Doula Association) - https://inelda.org/ Conscious Dying Col...

The History of Embalming | Dying to Know More Mini 19.09.2025 5:54

In this Dying to Know More Mini episode, we dive into the history of embalming, tracing its origins from ancient Egyptian mummification (and even before!) to the rise of embalming in the Civil War and its place in modern funeral traditions. Learn how embalming shaped the way societies honor the dead, why it became a central practice in the United States, and how its role continues to evolve — and...

Dying to Know More Presents: Kelly Roberts of SendOff: Funerals Reimagined 09.09.2025 24:14

Kelly Roberts is disrupting the funeral industry with his fresh take on funerals. The SendOff founder shares with Dying to Know More listeners what compelled him to launch his company, what a truly customized sendoff can look like, and more. SendOff : Funerals Reimagined: https://sendoff.co/Instagram: @sendoffmnFacebook: @sendoffmnYouTube: @SendOffMN #funeralservices #funeraltraditions #funeralhom...

Talking About Grief With Kristin Keiper-Berneman, Founder of Good Grieve Nashville 09.09.2025 26:26

On this episode of Dying to Know More, we talk to Kristin Keiper-Berneman, founder of Good Grieve Nashville. She is on a mission to help teacher parents and adults how to help children navigate their grief. Children's grief is much different for adults' grief. She works with families and groups that work with children to help parents and leaders understand this nuance in an effort to best...