When You Die

Jill Chandler handled many roles in her life: performer, wife, mother. But when her husband Donald died, Jill became a young widow. She spoke with us about grief, loss, healing and the fact that life does go on.

Francesca has written a richly illustrated book for children that introduces the importance of memories of those we love who have died. Children are one of the most vital aspects of our society, and yet they are often the ones left out of important conversations, particularly about death. WYD speaks with Francesca about her new book. Find out more about Francesca Arnoldy and her new book here: https://contemplativedoula.com and https://francescalynnarnoldy.com

The role of a funeral director is all-encompassing and ever-changing. But when you are part of a small community, you not only provide the services required, you also grieve with them. Andre Roupp talks about his life in the death business.

Michael Hebb and Johanna Lunn talk about Death over Dinner.

In conversation with Johanna Lunn, Barbara Karnes shares insights on self care best practices for frontline workers, and straight talk on end of life care. PROMO CODE FOR BARBARA'S BOOKLET: For every purchase of "NEW RULES for End of Life Care" a complementary copy of Barbara's grief booklet, "My Friend, I Care: The Grief Experience" will be added to the order. The code is FRIEND. Put both items in the cart and add the code so that "My Friend, I Care: The Grief Experience" won't be charged.

Sheree Fitch is known for many things: an author of witty and wonderful children's books, an award-winning poet, a bookstore owner and a teller of stories. But in 2018 she became known as something else—a mother grieving the loss of her son.

Sheree Fitch is known for many things: an author of witty and wonderful children's books, an award-winning poet, a bookstore owner and a teller of stories. But in 2018 she became known as something else—a mother grieving the loss of her son.

Dale Jackson—a licensed embalmer and funeral director with 46 years of experience and counting—shares his story (SPOILER: and his own near-death experience at 13:13) and lessons learned from his time helping families through the loss of a loved one.

WYD Podcast in conversation with Death Doula Francesca Arnoldy, the author of Cultivating the Doula Heart: Essentials of Compassionate Care. She is the course developer, facilitator, and program director of the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program.  www.contemplativedoula.com

Deborah is one of the facilitators of the Halifax Nova Scotia Death Café, and leads Death Matters workshops in the area. She acts as an end of life concierge, assisting during the transition, and post-mortem experience. Deborah has a passion for bringing people together around difficult conversations, like death and dying.