Season 1, Episode 1: Funerals Can Be FUN?

Funerals614 is a podcast hosted by Lori Diaz, The Funeral Chic, whose simple goal is to share the FUN in Funerals (Factual, Useful and Noteworthy Information).  On this episode, we discuss funeral personalization.  When a family makes a request for a non-traditional service, we accommodate by providing a "Standing Ovation".  As a result, we shared a short clip on TikTok and as a result the clip went viral with over 3 million views and counting.  On the clip comments the opinions varied.  We discuss with the family why the relative was stood up instead of having a traditional casketed service.  As a result, did he not "rest in peace?"  Join us for a candid conversation on the importance of personalization.

View TikTok video here: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRWNb3Ab/

In this episode we speak to a suicide survivor and mother, Adrianne Mathis who shares her story,  We talk candidly and openly about life beyond suicide. We connect with local LOSS resource and board member,  Karen Austin, who shares about the organization.

Are you in a Crisis?
LOSS Community Services
https://www.losscs.org
Call 1-800-273-TALK or Text 741741 for help

Funerals614 is a podcast hosted by Lori Diaz, The Funeral Chic, whose simple goal is to share the FUN in Funerals (Factual, Useful and Noteworthy Information). This podcast features a candid conversation with on staff pastors Rickey Baker II and co-host Arthur Davis II. They discuss ministry and funeral service.  You can also view this podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYZmSU1_Wlc

Funerals614 is a podcast hosted by Lori Diaz, The Funeral Chic, whose simple goal is to share the FUN in Funerals (Factual, Useful and Noteworthy Information). This podcast features an update on Season 2 and challenges with COVID-19 and navigating the last two years. You can also view this podcast on YouTube https://youtu.be/4F47csRPVys

Funerals614 is a podcast hosted by Lori Diaz, The Funeral Chic, whose simple goal is to share the FUN in Funerals (Factual, Useful and Noteworthy Information). This podcast is features a conversation with Funeral Boss, William C. Harris, Jr. on location in St. Louis, Missouri. A candid conversation on mentorship and funeral passion.

https://www.wcharrisfd.com/

Funerals614 is a podcast hosted by Lori Diaz, The Funeral Chic, whose simple goal is to share the FUN in Funerals (Factual, Useful and Noteworthy Information). This podcast features a conversation about organ donation with Stan and India Harris. Stan is a recipient of a kidney donation and shares his story. In addition we speak with Demia Kandi from LifeLine of Ohio.

www.lifelineohio.org

This episode is dedicated to the 9 lives that passed away in a terrible tragedy. Among those who passed, were Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant; John, Keri, and Alyssa Altobelli; Sarah and Payton Chester; Christina Mauser and Ara Zoboyan the helicopter pilot.   

Our Prayers, thoughts and our condolences go out to their families. 

The Funeral Chic is joined by co-host LaShanda C. Coleman (law school student, #boymom, non-profit founder and former girls basketball coach and by local Kobe Bryant fan, Ronald Price. This episode includes a interview with graphic artist, Monica Stanley of Maryland, owner of Gift of Graphics about her tribute to Kobe Bryant of an unofficial funeral program. 

Kobe Bryant’s death is sad but his life and story is one that has inspired millions. 

Get ready... “Let’s Talk Mamba.”

Funerals614 is a podcast hosted by Lori Diaz, The Funeral Chic, whose simple goal is to share the FUN in Funerals (Factual, Useful and Noteworthy Information). This podcast is features a conversation with Trauma Focused Therapist (TF-CBT, CBT, and DBT therapist),

Stephanie K. Starks of Starks Counseling & Consultation, LLC. We discuss “No Routine Grief.” In this episode we introduce a new segment called “Good Grief”, tips on how to cope with grief.

https://www.starkscounseling.us/

Funerals614 is a podcast hosted by Lori Diaz, The Funeral Chic, whose simple goal is to share the FUN in Funerals (Factual, Useful and Noteworthy Information). This podcast is the second episode of a Mentoring Series and features a conversation with Christie K. Moore, Owner of Mansfield Funeral Home, Mansfield, TX. We discuss mentoring, passion, funeral service roadblocks and advice about serving others. 

https://www.mansfieldfuneralhome.com/

Funerals614 is a podcast hosted by Lori Diaz, The Funeral Chic, whose simple goal is to share the FUN in Funerals (Factual, Useful and Noteworthy Information). This podcast is one episode of a Mentoring Series and features a conversation with Dr. John Beckwith, Jr. CEO and Owner of Golden Gate Funeral Home, Dallas, TX. We are “Ready and rarin’ to go” as we discuss mentoring, passion and advice about serving others. 

Website https://www.goldengatefuneralhome.com/