Exploring Ritual without Faith

March 31, 2010

A friend of mine sent me this information, and I wanted to share it. I’m heading over to Amazon to pick up a copy of Jim’s book, and thought I’d review it in an upcoming blog post or newsletter article…as always, I welcome your comments! NOTE: IF

Latest issue of AWFDConnections Newsletter is ready!

March 31, 2010

For all current members, just visit the member’s resources page to download your copy. I’m looking forward to getting feedback from you on some of the articles; and always enjoy hearing from members about the news they want to share. Write me at: kim@wfdconnect.com with any comments, suggestions, or questions.

I’m coming out of the fog…

March 26, 2010

And took the time to upload my China photos from my camera to my computer. That act alone affirmed the fact that it wasn’t a dream; I really was in China…and here’s some proof. A picture of me in the Yu Gardens, in Suzhou. While I’m here, I’d like to

We Now Have Members in 21 States!

March 24, 2010

I just added a new member’s listing to the Women in Funeral Service Locator page…and her firm is in Oklahoma! That’s 21 states, and counting. Just thought you’d like to know. I’m smiling, that’s for sure!…

Calling all Women of Funeral Service!

March 24, 2010

I’ve met a graduate student who needs our help. Here’s her email: “Thank you for speaking with me yesterday regarding the prospect of writing an original research project concerning the experiences of women funeral directors.  I wanted to first tell you more …

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Back from China! And I’ve hit the ground “running”

March 24, 2010

Well, sort of. Stumbling a bit. Had my first good night’s sleep last night…so I know I’ll be back in full form soon. Here’s a picture from Suzhou, near Shanghai. What a fine time I …

Ah, It’s traveling I go (and news of the podcast for March)

March 10, 2010

As I pack my bags to head to China, I’m so very thankful that I’ve got such a great team behind me! I’ll be gone 10 days, and know that all will be in good hands. For those of you who have asked, I’m leaving on 3/12 – and heading to Beijing. Naturally, I’ve set my sights on exploring the funeral industry while there; I’ve contacted the China Funeral Association, and truly hope to be granted an interview. And, you can bet, I’ll be touring Chinese cemeteries, and funeral homes (if I can acquire permission). I’m excited to put on my “anthropologist’s hat” once again, and step back into the field. Five days in Beijing, and then four in Shanghai. Then, home. I’ve looked forward to this journey for over 7 months,

Don’t Worry! My Web Wizard is fixing the WIFS Locator Page

March 9, 2010

I added our newest members, and saw that the page had become unsightly! I called David Wiseman, my ally in all things “Web” (and he could be yours too), and it will corrected in a matter of minutes. Phew! I want our members to be seen in nothing but the

Women, Wonderful Women…

March 5, 2010

It’s March. That means it must be Women’s History Month – and that’s my focus for today. So many women have spent time here on earth; and every single one of them contributed greatly to enriching the human condition. In ways large and small, women bring love,

A Money-Making Online Seminar with our Strategic Partner, Robin Heppell

March 1, 2010

As you know online obits are becoming more and more important as newspapers continue to scale back publications – but still OVER CHARGE families for obituary notices in the newspaper. The problem is that most funeral homes give this very valuable service away for

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