133 Living Funerals and Embracing Death: A Conversation with Kathy Dempsey

133 Living Funerals and Embracing Death: A Conversation with Kathy Dempsey In Episode 133 of Hospice Explained, the host welcomes Kathy Dempsey, an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and RN. Kathy shares her personal journey to Scottsdale, her move inspired by illness, and her relationship with Ron Black, who was diagnosed with stage four renal cancer. Kathy introduces the concept of 'living funerals,' an interactive way for terminal patients to attend their own funeral, share moments with loved ones, and reflect on life. She discusses the profound impacts these events had on Ron and another mentor, Bob Pike. Kathy also shares resources on organizing living funerals and talks about her podcast, 'Rethinking Death,' which encourages people to live well today to die well tomorrow.   00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:35 Meet Kathy Dempsey: Award-Winning Author and RN 00:55 The Journey to Scottsdale 02:14 Ron Black's Story: A Life Well Lived 05:46 The Concept of Living Funerals 09:06 Bob Pike's Living Funeral 14:34 Resources and Contact Information 15:26 Rethinking Death: The Podcast 16:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   https://www.keepshedding.com Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.   In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/ Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy:  https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/  Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!! https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5  The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck:  https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/  Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com