Association of Women Funeral Directors

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

kim — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:23:43 +0000

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…

kim — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:52:40 +0000

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

kim — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:26:12 +0000

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

Comments on the Japanese film, “Departures”

kim — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:38:50 +0000

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

AWFDConnections Podcasts

kim — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:38:40 +0000

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.

AWFD Pins Going Out Today!

kim — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:30:26 +0000

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 Friday evening, and a spectacular weekend. May you get all the rest you need!

My Friday Night Film Selection

kim — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:28:18 +0000

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, he trains for a new professional role as a nakanshi, or one who prepares the dead for burial. Tsutomu Yamazaki provides comic relief as Daigo’s eccentric mentor in director Yojiro Takita’s Oscar-winning, richly detailed — if unlikely — drama about finding your bliss. I think it will be great fun…and

Friday Night Movies

kim — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:51:46 +0000

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

An Invitation from AWFD Member, Muneerah Warner

kim — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:39:49 +0000

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 be a licensed funeral director – Must be at least 200 words – Tell us what you’ve always wanted families to know about the funeral planning process,

New Podcast Platform – Unlimited Possibilities!

kim — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:15:24 +0000

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