Podcasts about renaissance funeral home

Heather Hill, Funeral Director and Death Cafe Facilitator at Renaissance Funeral Home, explains what a 'death cafe' is and what to expect when attending one.

Heather Hill is a licensed funeral director at Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh, NC. She also moderates Death Café Raleigh. Heather has been in the funeral industry for 8 years now, and feels that her past careers in the healthcare field and traveling the world as a flight attendant has led her to this passion. The opportunity to work with families in their time of need is a calling and Heather takes a personal approach when helping families. She also advocates for green burial, end of life care and providing meaningful memorial services. Heather is a recent widow and is raising three children along with the help of her close family and friends. Having experienced such a profound loss in her life, she can connect with others at their level and offer support and a shoulder to lean on. Renaissance website: https://rfhr.com/ Death Café FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/deathcaferaleigh To learn more about Death Café: https://deathcafe.com/ My personal website where I share about grief: https://www.heathermariehill.com/

Funeral director Heather Campbell Hill of the Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh, North Carolina is interviewed by folklorist Sarah Bryan as part of an Archie Green Fellowship from the American Folklife Center to document funeral services workers in the Carolinas. Although relatively new to her profession, Heather’s dedication and compassion to help people during, as she says, “the worst times of their lives,” is reflected throughout her interview. She talks about learning her profession, Death Cafes, Green Burials, and facing the unknown. A note to listeners: although not explicit, Heather’s interview does include discussions of death, bereavement and funerals.

Green burial is a respectful disposition of the dead without undue burden on the living. It allows nature to take care of us like it has for thousands and thousands of years. For some, it can be a part of a beautiful celebration of life. For others, it's a little strange. Today, Anne Weston from the Green Burial Project, along with Joe Smolenski and Heather Hill from Renaissance Funeral Home and Crematory, talk all about green burial.Beyond the Obituary is hosted by Joe Smolenski and is a production of Earfluence.

Have you ever wondered how to become a funeral director?  What's required for a job that seems to be part family therapist and part coroner?  On today's episode, host Joe Smolenski talks to Amie Sexton and Heather Hill, funeral directors at Renaissance Funeral Home and Crematory and recent graduates of the Fayetteville Tech Funeral Service Education program.Fayetteville Tech Funeral Service EducationNorth Carolina Board of Funeral ServiceBeyond the Obituary is hosted by Joe Smolenski and is a production of Earfluence.

This is a different kind of podcast. It's called Beyond the Obituary, and it's from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina. In season 1, we interviewed family members of loved ones who had passed on, because a life is so much more than a one page obituary, and it was so heart warming to hear the stories, even when many of them had to deal with tragic deaths.But in season 2, we're changing things up a bit and getting more into the business of death because it's a super interesting topic that many of us are afraid to talk about.  Like on this episode that we're sharing with you today, I interview Joe Smolenski and Heather Hill from Renaissance about life in the funeral home, and what happens in a crematory. How hot does it get? Are ashes mixed up? What happens when family members disagree on what to do with a body? Do the funeral directors talk to the bodies?So check it out, and be sure to subscribe to Beyond the Obituary wherever you get your podcasts. Beyond the Obituary on Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/5wXYJMrO1vTTKT26kzFa5eBeyond the Obituary on Apple Podcasts -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-obituary/id1454700198Beyond the Obituary (and the Earfluence Podcast) are productions of Earfluence.

Today we're going to dig deeper into the industry of death because there are many questions that most of us are afraid to ask but we've always been at least a little curious about. Joe Smolenski, Vice President of Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina and Renaissance funeral director Heather Hill come on to answer your questions about what life is like at the funeral home, and what exactly happens in a crematory.Beyond the Obituary is hosted by Jason Gillikin (for this episode anyway) and is a production of Earfluence.

On this podcast from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina, we go beyond the obituary to get a better sense of who those people were who have passed on. What were some of the stories that define them?  We'll hear from the people who loved them because they are so much more than a one-page obituary.Today we're doing something a little different, as we have the opportunity to talk to someone who is still with us in this life.Rob Morrell is a retired physician from Raleigh North Carolina who has been fighting a terminal cancer diagnosis for almost 10 years. He's not so sure how much longer he has, so he and his family wanted to be able to share his story – at least some of it anyway – on this podcast. Rob and his wife Maureen are parents to three adult boys and now four grandchildren. And today we're joined by Rob, Maureen, and his son Michael, and we get to hear what the diagnosis was like for everyone involved, if there are any bucket list items – again for everyone – before Rob passes on, and how Rob hopes to be remembered.Beyond the Obituary is hosted, edited, and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

Heather Hill, Licensed Funeral Director with Renaissance Funeral Home, explains what a Death Cafe is and how they can help families deal with the subject of death. We also discuss the role of patient advocates with Dr. Jennifer Halloran, Director of Operations for Everybody Needs A Nurse.

Heather Hill, Licensed Funeral Director with Renaissance Funeral Home, explains what a Death Cafe is and how they can help families deal with the subject of death. We also discuss the role of patient advocates with Dr. Jennifer Halloran, Director of Operations for Everybody Needs A Nurse.

Heidi Gessner is the palliative care hospital chaplain and bereavement coordinator at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill NC.  Today she talks about what a hospital chaplain does, her personal story on how she got into the industry, different ways people can grieve, and some of her favorite stories from her 17 years as a chaplain. On this podcast from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina, we go beyond the obituary to share memories of loved ones who have passed on. We'll also hear from some people in the death industry - cemetery directors, therapists, clergy, and (like today's guest) hospital chaplains. Heidi is also a life coach and is hosting a "Create Your Life Vision-Board Retreat" on August 24th. If you'd like to get in touch with Heidi, she can be reached at heidi.gessner@unchealth.unc.edu.     Beyond the Obituary is hosted, edited, and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

On this podcast from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina, we go beyond the obituary to get a better sense of who those people were who have passed on. What were some of the stories that define them?  We’ll hear from the people who loved them because they are so much more than a one-page obituary. On today's episode, Jennifer Preston lost her son Owen to a glioblastoma in April 2017. Jennifer shares so many stories of the special person that Owen was, his strength, and the impact he left in touching so many lives as he was going through his battle with cancer at the Ronald McDonald House and New Hanover Regional Medical Center. We also talked about how important a Child Life Specialist can be, a trip to Alaska the family took before Owen passed away, and the work that Jennifer and her husband Brian are doing now to help with cancer research. Owen and Jennifer Preston   Jennifer mentioned one of the charities her family supports, Reelin' for Research, to raise money for UNC Children's Hospital.  Check out Owen's page and donate here.     Beyond the Obituary is hosted, edited, and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

On this podcast from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina, we go beyond the obituary to get a better sense of who those people were who have passed on. What were some of the stories that define them?  We’ll hear from the people who loved them because they are so much more than a one-page obituary. On today's episode, Sharon Delaney McCloud shares her baby daughter Macie's story, who tragically passed away from leukemia. Sharon’s grief journey started with anger, and it wasn’t until she found help with a group called Compassionate Friends that she was able to channel that energy into something much more positive to the community. And Sharon wants to help even more than she already has, and we talk about what she’s working on later in the conversation. You’ll also hear about how Macie’s family has been so blessed since her passing, it’s like there’s an angel looking down on them from heaven. Organizations Sharon mentions on the show: Compassionate Friends St. Baldrick's Foundation Me Fine Foundation Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Blog Post from Sharon about Macie -https://optionb.org/stories/option-b-is-turning-your-battle-scars-into-badges-of-honor-h1colxrlw       Beyond the Obituary is hosted, edited, and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

On this podcast from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina, we go beyond the obituary to share memories of loved ones who have passed on. We'll also hear from some people in the death industry - hospital chaplains, therapists, clergy, and (like today's guest) cemetery directors. Robin Simonton, executive director of Historic Oakwood Cemetery in downtown Raleigh NC, is so passionate about the history of the cemetery and of the 25,000+ people who are buried there. On the show today, she talks about that history (and shares some amazing stories!), societal norms of funerals, the Death Letter Project which commemorates Oakwood's 150th anniversary, what exactly Green Burial is, and so much more. In addition to being the cemetery director, Robin is a speaker and author, and co-wrote "Historic Oakwood Cemetery", which you can find at Quail Ridge or Amazon. Historic Oakwood Cemetery Raleigh NC Robin Simonton, Executive Director of Historic Oakwood Cemetery   Robin mentioned a few stories of people buried at Oakwood, including: Bobby Crocker Myrtle Hilton Rachel Blythe Burning Coal Theatre Company will be at Oakwood May 17th-19th, and you can find more information and buy tickets on their website! Renaissance Funeral Home and Historic Oakwood co-host Death Cafe. For more information on what exactly Death Cafe is, and when and where to attend, check out the Renaissance Funeral Home Facebook Page. Beyond the Obituary is hosted, edited, and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

On this podcast from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina, we go beyond the obituary to get a better sense of who those people were who have passed on. What were some of the stories that define them?  We’ll hear from the people who loved them because they are so much more than a one-page obituary. On today's episode, Leah Loeffler was just 17 when she passed away from a car accident. To die so young is a tragedy, but Leah's parents Dan and Nancy Loeffler have transformed their tragedy into helping others with grief. Nancy's book, The Alchemy of Grief: Your Journey to Wholeness, is available on Amazon or some Raleigh bookstores. Dan and Nancy's website is BeingWithGrief.com, and from there you'll find information on Sumyama, The Grief Recovery Method, and you can connect with them as well.   Leah Loeffler, 4/28/83 - 11/8/00 Dan, Nancy, and Peter Loeffler Beyond the Obituary is hosted, edited, and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

Welcome to the first episode of the Beyond the Obituary. On this podcast from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina, we go beyond the obituary to get a better sense of who those people were who have passed on. What were some of the stories that define them?  We’ll hear from the people who loved them because they are so much more than a one-page obituary. On today's episode, we share the story of Jonathan Hill, 43, who passed away on December 5, 2014. Jonathan was a pilot, son, husband, father of three, and friend. And on today's show, we hear from his wife Heather, his mother Bronwyn, his three children (Sarah, Andrew, and Nicholas), and family friend Mimi. Jonathan Hill, September 27, 1971 - December 5, 2014 Jon and Heather Jon with Sarah, Andrew, and Nicholas Jon and Mimi   Jon and Heather with Bill Clinton Jon with his brother Josh Beyond the Obituary is hosted, edited, and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

The Beyond the Obituary Podcast from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh NC is a place where friends and family members come to tell their stories of loved ones who have passed on. Subscribe now for new episodes, coming March 2019.   About Renaissance Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated by 3rd and 4th Generation Funeral Directors, Renaissance is families provide dignity in death to their loved ones. Renaissance Funeral Home, Raleigh NC   Joseph and Joe Smolenski, Owners of Renaissance Funeral Home   Beyond the Obituary is hosted, edited, and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

Joe Smolenski, owner of Renaissance Funeral Home, joins us to discuss pre-planning for funerals, services provided and tips for planning. Kim Clardy of Capital Oaks Retirement Resort joins us as well to talk about the culinary revolution happening in the senior industry.

Joe Smolenski, owner of Renaissance Funeral Home, joins us to discuss pre-planning for funerals, services provided and tips for planning. Kim Clardy of Capital Oaks Retirement Resort joins us as well to talk about the culinary revolution happening in the senior industry.