I can’t express in words (even though I’m a writer) the full beauty of this film. It’s the most compelling, beautiful, heart-driven essay on the spiritual and social implications of choosing funeral service as a career. And, not only that, it’s an exquisite exploration of Japanese death-care practices.
If you have the opportunity to see this [...]
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AWFDConnections Podcasts 0
We’re starting our new podcasting platform a bit later than expected due to…you guessed it, technical difficulties. We’re all familiar with those. Suffice it to say, our first podcast will be available to members, early next week. I’ve got the recording, just need to tweak and polish it.
I’m also creating podcasts for the wider audience [...]
AWFD Pins Going Out Today! 0
I’ve been held up in getting this detail taken care of. Now, all paid members will receive their pins during the coming week! I’ve addressed the envelopes, and I’m heading out to the post office early this afternoon. All good things come to those of us with patience and tenacity. Right? Right!
Here’s to a wonderful [...]
My Friday Night Film Selection 0
Here’s to a wonderful Friday evening. Tonight, I’m going to watch DEPARTURES, a Japanese film I discovered in a preview on another disc. Here’s the synopsis provided by Netflix: Freshly unemployed, young cellist Daigo (Masahiro Motoki) has an epiphany in which he realizes he’s been heading down the wrong career path. Retreating to his hometown, [...]
Read MoreFriday Night Movies 0
I thought I’d share with you a wonderful movie I saw last night. Eulogy is downright funny at moments, always witty, and profiles a delightfully wacky (and rather dysfunctional) family as they come together after the death of their father. I highly recommend this to all who work in, or on the periphery of, funeral [...]
Read MoreAn Invitation from AWFD Member, Muneerah Warner 0
You and Funerals Today Magazine, Inc
With over 17,000 Subscribers ‘Funerals Today’ can now be purchased at a discounted rate on Barnes and Noble.com!
That being said… Would you like to be featured in the next issue of ‘Funerals Today’? If so, write an article for our section “From the Heart of the Director.”
Article Criteria:
- Must [...]
New Podcast Platform – Unlimited Possibilities! 0
I’m really excited about our new communication platform: podcasts. These are essentially shorter than teleseminars – no more having to devote an hour of your day to joining us for a tele-event.
Now, you’ll get notice of a new Podcast post to the member’s page – and I think you’ll be delighted with the fact that [...]
Our AWFD Logo Pins Have Arrived! 0
I was surprised when the UPS guy knocked on my door yesterday afternoon. With the banks and post offices closed for President’s Day, I just assumed that no delivery service would be available – from any carrier. I was delighted when the pins arrived on schedule, and even more delighted when I opened the package [...]
Read MoreGet Your Copy Today! 0
Outrageous Solutions for Two Problems You Face Every Day – the first AWFD special report, is available to members and non-members alike. How?
If you’re a member, you can get your copy from your member resources page.
If you’re not yet an AWFD member, it can be yours by sending an email to awfdbookrelease@aweber.com. Then, click on [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! 0
Happy, Happy Day! May you all get exactly what you want out of the day. Whether it’s simply sitting in the quiet, reading a good book; or seeing a movie with someone you love – having your kids surround you, laughing…make it a wonderful day.
I was thinking about what I wanted to give the wonderful [...]
