This episode of Decluttering 55 Plus with Michelle Passoff features Lacy Robinson, a licensed funeral director and embalmer. They discuss planning your funeral and the evolving nature of funerals and funeral homes. Lacey provides insights on choosing a funeral home, pre-planning, budgeting for a funeral, and the paperwork involved. They also touch on writing obituaries and digital legacy planning. The conversation emphasizes the importance of preparing for the inevitable and creatively expressing oneself to the very end.

• Reflect on past funerals and memorial services attended to help narrow down choices when selecting a funeral home.
• Pre-planning a funeral can save money and ensure that your wishes are carried out.
• Funerals and funeral homes have evolved to offer more contemporary options, including environmentally friendly choices.
• Important paperwork for funeral arrangements includes the certified death certificate and notifying social security.
• Writing an obituary in advance allows you to tell your story the way you want it to be told.
• Digital legacy planning involves organizing online accounts and digital assets to protect against identity theft.

00:00 Introduction: Letting Go of Clutter in Life

02:23 Lacy's Journey to Becoming a Funeral Director

05:10 Choosing a Funeral Home and Pre-Planning

07:34 The Death Positive Movement and Funeral Costs

09:56 Pre-Planning and Budgeting for a Funeral

11:23 Different Types of End-of-Life Tributes

13:12 Evolution of Funerals and Funeral Homes

15:06 Navigating the Paperwork for Funeral Arrangements

16:06 Writing an Obituary and Digital Legacy Planning

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