Boomerhead - News and Nostalgia for Baby Boomers

Boomerhead.com is a fascinating website.

The creators post a variety of "boomer" information that baby boomers remember growing up. Among that information is a link for "Head Stones." These are original tributes written in honor of the dearly departed baby boomers.

Take a tour on their site and check it out.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Pam

The Day My Daughter Died - Getting Through the Holidays

If you're suffering a recent loss, you will find comfort in the words from Celebrant Dave Page who has gone through so much in the death of his daughter. With his loss, he has learned a tremendous amount about grief. Now, he helps people who are grieving.

This week, he offers "Getting Through the Holidays...10 Tips for Those Who Grieve." It's a meaningful post:

The Day My Daughter Died: Getting Through the Holidays

Last year around this time, I wrote an article about Dave on American Chronicle:

Funeral Celebrant Dave Page: 'She was buried in her red ruby slippers'

Thanks to Dave for sharing this important post on his blog.

Our thoughts are with everyone experiencing a loss this holiday season, Pam

"Food, Inc." A Must-See Documentary

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love food that tastes good. But, I recently saw a documentary that really made me think about what I'm eating on a daily basis.

Time for an overhaul on the food consumption by me and my family!

"Food, Inc." is the documentary film that I am sending to my relatives this year for Christmas. It was a shocker, but it also made me realize that what food we eat is a choice. Smart choices mean health and my family is trying to make better choices. I may not always be successful in buying the better choice for my family, but I now have a heightened awareness because of this documentary film. The grocery stores are tempting me day in, day out, with their holiday fixins... but now my family is considering changes in our lifestyle.

For more information on this film visit their website: http://www.foodincmovie.com/

The choices are ours as the consumer... and from conducting funerals, I know there is a direct correlation between what we eat and how long we live.

Bottom line: Make healthier choices, we may live longer.

Have a healthy day! Pam

Preserving Life Stories - Alli Joseph

Alli Joseph is the Founder and President of Seventh Generation Stories in New York.

She works preserving life stories in book and video form.

To read about Alli's story visit the latest article on American Chronicle:

Alli Joseph Views the Life Cycle in Technicolor

Here's to a beautiful day filled with stories!

All my best, Pam

Celebrant Feature: Ken Kuratko

In honor of our veterans, read about Vietnam veteran and Funeral Celebrant Ken Kuratko:

Ken Kuratko recalls his harrowing, frustrating days as a soldier in Vietnam

Thinking of our veterans... Pam

Not Only a Hollywood Story: Victims of Drunk Drivers Remembered

Wherever the family of Lewis Cherot is now, I want them to know that he is not forgotten.

At 26, Lewis was a rising star in the executive ranks of the entertainment industry. I'll never forget him bounding down the halls of Twentieth Century Fox with ideas on his mind and a smile on his face. He was always friendly. My boss loved his energy and saw an incredible future for the Harvard graduate.

In October 1995, the dreams ended with a drunk driving accident.

Read on:

Not Only a Hollywood Story: Victims of Drunk Drivers Remembered.

Remembering those we love, Pam

Eulogies for the Living

People often say that I should offer funerals BEFORE someone dies, so people know how much they were loved and appreciated.

Well, in a way, without the full celebration of life service, it's being done by Bill Hak in Southern California.

Eulogies for the Living: A New Way to Honor the Living Before the Casket Arrives

Enjoy the read! Pam

The Funeral Gurus on Funeral Celebrants

Check out this video about the future of funeral service from The Funeral Gurus:

Funeral Celebrants

All my best, Pam