The Truth About Funerals, Cremation, and End-of-Life Planning with Gail Rubin

What if planning for the inevitable could bring you peace of mind? In this insightful episode of Beacons of Balance, hosts Arlene McKay and Joanne Macko sit down with Gail Rubin, an expert on end-of-life planning, funerals, and cremation options. Known as the Doyenne of Death, Gail brings humor, wisdom, and essential guidance to a topic many prefer to avoid.

💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why talking about death makes life easier for your loved ones
✔️ The real cost of funerals and how to avoid overpaying
✔️ Cremation vs. burial – Which option is best for you?
✔️ Green burials, water cremation, and other eco-friendly alternatives
✔️ The biggest myths and misconceptions about end-of-life planning

💬 "If you don’t plan ahead, your family will have to do it in a time of grief. Give them the gift of preparation." - Gail Rubin

✨ This conversation is informative, heartfelt, and even humorous – because yes, we can (and should) laugh about life’s most serious topic!

📌 Stay Connected:
🌍 Learn more about Gail Rubin & her work: https://agoodgoodbye.com/
📚 Explore Gail’s books on funeral planning: A Good Goodbye: https://amzn.to/3FLZRxy

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