When an Elder Reminds Us To Celebrate Death, Grief and Dying and Reimagine Funerals with Jess Wakefield

Send us Fan MailIn this enlightening conversation, we meet with Jess Wakefield, a funeral director and end-of-life doula, to explore the evolving landscape of death care. Jess shares her personal journey with death, emphasizing the importance of celebrating lives rather than merely mourning them. The discussion highlights the shifting perspectives in the funeral industry, particularly the increasing role of women and the need for personalized, meaningful farewells. Jess advocates for open conversations about death and the necessity of community support during the grieving process, ultimately viewing death as a natural part of life that should be embraced rather than feared.Substack: https://withyouuntil.substack.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesswakefieldcfspBetter Place Forests: https://www.betterplaceforests.orgEveris: https://www.everisforever.comSupport the showWe very much want to hear your thoughts. Please join us on Substack for our community chat.This podcast helps anyone dealing with loss. It can guide you with end-of-life planning and death-positive resources. Check out our introductory episode to learn more about Annalouiza, Wakil, and our vision/mission to normalize and destigmatize conversations about death, dying, grief, and loss.You can find us on SubStack, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and BlueSky. You are also invited to subscribe to support us financially. Anyone who supports us at any level will have access to Premium content, special online meet-ups, and one-on-one time with Annalouiza or Wakil.And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at [email protected] want to be transparent that we use AI tools to help us with titles, show notes, editing, and introductions....