Podcast appearances and mentions of robin simonton

In the early 1900s in downtown Raleigh, one of the city's most prominent attorneys from a well-known family shot and killed another man on Fayetteville Street in broad daylight.  He never went to prison, and it was potentially over a child he had with a woman who claimed they were married. To this day, it's one of those stories where we have more questions than answers. However, in a brand new book, “Life and Death in High Places,” Bruce Miller and Robin Simonton dug deeper than ever into this incredible story that made headlines all over the country. We talk with the authors about this fascinating piece of North Carolina history.

Robin Simonton, Executive Director of the Historic Oakwood Cemetery, explains how its wind phone, modeled after the phone booth wind phone created by garden designer Itaru Sasaki tohelp cope with his loss and those of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, is offering comfort to the loved ones of the deceased. 

On this episode, Jerry is joined by Robin Simonton and Bruce Miller of the Historic Oakwood Cemetery!

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.

Nicole Bruno, Cooper Linton and Jason Kong have a discussion about Life Planned Communities (also known as Continuous Care Retirement Communities) with Adam Melton of Galloway Ridge at Fearrington. In the second half of the show, we explore the importance of funeral planning with special guest Robin Simonton from Historic Oakwood Cemetery.

Nicole Bruno, Cooper Linton and Jason Kong have a discussion about Life Planned Communities (also known as Continuous Care Retirement Communities) with Adam Melton of Galloway Ridge at Fearrington. In the second half of the show, we explore the importance of funeral planning with special guest Robin Simonton from Historic Oakwood Cemetery.

I take a look back at my favorite moments of 2014. It was a good year, and we met a lot of really interesting people. We hear from Cecilia Illesiu of Carolina Ballet, Leo Suarez of The Raleigh Connoisseur, Hopscotch festival co-founder Greg Lowenhagen and design guru Matt Munoz, former Raleigh design officer Mitchell Silver, poet Dorianne Laux, novelist Kim Church, Oakwood Cemetery exec. director Robin Simonton, my friend and colleague Josh Kleinstreuer, filmmaker Neal Hutcheson, and my radio buddy Richie Reno.

We talk with Robin Simonton, the executive director of Historic Oakwood Cemetery about how her training as a historian helps her keep the 150-year-old cemetery a thriving part of the community. Learn more at http://historicoakwoodcemetery.org/