AWFD Member Blog
Ah, It’s traveling I go (and news of the podcast for March)
March 10, 2010As 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, (more…)
Don’t Worry! My Web Wizard is fixing the WIFS Locator Page
March 9, 2010I 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 (more…)
Women, Wonderful Women…
March 5, 2010It’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, (more…)
A Money-Making Online Seminar with our Strategic Partner, Robin Heppell
March 1, 2010As 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 (more…)
Comments on the Japanese film, “Departures”
February 28, 2010
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 film, please, please do so. It’s a wonderful portrayal of the sacred art of caring for the dead, and those left behind. And the scenery is spectacular, the music sublime. It’s 2 hours and 11 minutes, extremely well-spent! Sending you love, and deep appreciation, for who you are, and the work you do. Kim