Ending Well with Marisa Renee Lee, Jim Parker, Emily Cummin, Kathy Koenig and Kilie Crowley
This Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode focused on end-of-life planning and grief support.
Marisa Renee Lee shared her book “Grief is Love,” emphasizing the importance of continuing bonds with the deceased.
Jim Parker, editor of Hospice News, explained hospice care, highlighting its benefits and the need for advanced care planning.
Kilie Crowley from Solace Cremation explained their transparent pricing and support services.
Emily Cummin from Untangle emphasized the emotional and practical support needed after loss, noting the average 420 hours required to administer an estate.
Kathy Koenig shared insights from her grief counseling work, stressing the importance of early planning and understanding hospice care variations.
Recorded on October 20, 2022, this episode is part of our Ending Well Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Marisa Renee Lee, Author, Grief is Love, all about Marisa Renee Lee
Jim Parker, Senior Editor, Hospice News and Palliative Care News
Kilie Crowley, Death Doula. At time of show: Outreach Director, Solace Cremation (acquired by Foundation Partners Group 11-2-22, congratulations)
Currently: Community Liaison, Gracious Care Hospice and Customer account liaison, Barbara Karnes Books
Emily Cummin, Founder and CEO, Untangle app and community
Kathy Koenig, M.S. NCC, Master Caregiver Coach and Certified Grief Coach, The Caregiver Connection
Resources:
Jim’s Article: Hospice News 10-3-22 CMMI working on payment models that include palliative care
Curbed May 2022, Disrupting the Funeral (includes Solace) contributed by Benjamin Surmi
Resources mentioned by Emily Cummin:
Lantern
Cake
Everplans
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