Beyond the Obituary Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/beyond-the-obituary The one-page obituary is never enough to share a lifetime of accomplishments, events, and special moments. In this podcast brought to you by Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh NC, we talk to the loved ones of those who have passed on, sharing memories, laughs, and tears. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone who has been touched by grief has their own personal grief journey. Hosted and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence. Renaissance Funeral Home 2019 29ed88b5-6646-53ac-912a-4750761ab169 no Beyond the Obituary Trailer en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:07:42 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:34:23 -0500 http://beyondtheobituary.libsyn.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/z6IVz6OqhXv9aVjHEl6Qugy6Vg46-9-D5Sk-aiNYyaA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwOTEvMTYwOTkz/NTY5Ni1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Beyond the Obituary http://beyondtheobituary.libsyn.com/ episodic Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC The one-page obituary is never enough to share a lifetime of accomplishments, events, and special moments. In this podcast brought to you by Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh NC, we talk to the loved ones of those who have passed on, sharing memories, laughs, and tears. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone who has been touched by grief has their own personal grief journey. Hosted and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence. The one-page obituary is never enough to share a lifetime of accomplishments, events, and special moments. afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary Renaissance Funeral Home No No 12: What is Green Burial? Anne Weston from The Green Burial Project Explains 2 2 12: What is Green Burial? Anne Weston from The Green Burial Project Explains full b82bed47-3ce9-496a-89e1-9bb626d7a1ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/b19764b9 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:50:03 -0500 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 1720 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, talk all about green burial. 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 afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 11: Donating Your Body to Science, with Duke School of Medicine's Gwendolyn Keith 2 2 11: Donating Your Body to Science, with Duke School of Medicine's Gwendolyn Keith full 2687ce8b-3b62-4731-a0b5-bc7758551821 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fc77c24 Have you ever thought about donating your body so scientists and students could learn more about anatomy, diseases, and how to take care of humanity? Gwendolyn Keith is the Program Coordinator of the Anatomical Gifts Program at Duke University School of Medicine, and she comes on to tell us all about how Anatomical Gifting works.

Beyond the Obituary is hosted by Joe Smolenski and is a production of Earfluence.

]]> Have you ever thought about donating your body so scientists and students could learn more about anatomy, diseases, and how to take care of humanity? Gwendolyn Keith is the Program Coordinator of the Anatomical Gifts Program at Duke University School of Medicine, and she comes on to tell us all about how Anatomical Gifting works.

Beyond the Obituary is hosted by Joe Smolenski and is a production of Earfluence.

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:57:40 -0500 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 1641 Have you ever thought about donating your body so scientists and students could learn more about anatomy, diseases, and how to take care of humanity? Gwendolyn Keith is the Program Coordinator of the Anatomical Gifts Program at Duke University School of Medicine, and she comes on to tell us all about how Anatomical Gifting works. Have you ever thought about donating your body so scientists and students could learn more about anatomy, diseases, and how to take care of humanity? Gwendolyn Keith is the Program Coordinator of the Anatomical Gifts Program at Duke University School of M afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 10: How to Become a Funeral Director, with Amie Sexton and Heather Hill 2 2 10: How to Become a Funeral Director, with Amie Sexton and Heather Hill full a3099a35-8f65-4630-86c6-66912887bad8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99f9f31f 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 Education
North Carolina Board of Funeral Service

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 Education
North Carolina Board of Funeral Service

Beyond the Obituary is hosted by Joe Smolenski and is a production of Earfluence.

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 2298 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. 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 Fu afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 9: Organ and Tissue Donation Questions Answered, with Carolina Donor Services' Taylor Anderton 2 2 9: Organ and Tissue Donation Questions Answered, with Carolina Donor Services' Taylor Anderton full ceccf917-1b12-4f37-8dcf-3394bf85451f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e75f1725 Organ and tissue donation is something that you've probably heard about. Maybe you're listed as an organ donor on your driver's license. Maybe you saw that episode of Grey's Anatomy or another hospital show where someone's life was saved by an organ donor. But how does it all work? And what's the difference between organ and tissue donation. Taylor Anderton from Carolina Donor Services gives us the answers.

Beyond the Obituary is hosted by Joe Smolenski and is a production of Earfluence.

]]> Organ and tissue donation is something that you've probably heard about. Maybe you're listed as an organ donor on your driver's license. Maybe you saw that episode of Grey's Anatomy or another hospital show where someone's life was saved by an organ donor. But how does it all work? And what's the difference between organ and tissue donation. Taylor Anderton from Carolina Donor Services gives us the answers.

Beyond the Obituary is hosted by Joe Smolenski and is a production of Earfluence.

]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2020 06:16:00 -0500 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 2099 Organ and tissue donation is something that you've probably heard about. Maybe you're listed as an organ donor on your driver's license. Maybe you saw that episode of Grey's Anatomy or another hospital show where someone's life was saved by an organ donor. But how does it all work? And what's the difference between organ and tissue donation. Taylor Anderton from Carolina Donor Services gives us the answers. Organ and tissue donation is something that you've probably heard about. Maybe you're listed as an organ donor on your driver's license. Maybe you saw that episode of Grey's Anatomy or another hospital show where someone's life was saved by an organ donor afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 8: What happens in a Crematory? Joe Smolenski and Heather Hill have answers 2 2 8: What happens in a Crematory? Joe Smolenski and Heather Hill have answers full f9fd3328-37e7-4132-887b-129c828998d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b1b5dac 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0400 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 2730 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. 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 afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 7: Rob Morrell, Battling Terminal Cancer for 9+ Years 1 1 7: Rob Morrell, Battling Terminal Cancer for 9+ Years full 60c1f2db-55aa-4864-b584-ee233fd18fe4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49ea3701 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:10:00 -0400 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 3624 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. 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 the afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 6: Palliative Care Hospital Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator Heidi Gessner 1 1 6: Palliative Care Hospital Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator Heidi Gessner full b771bf35d2e548f68f04a17638aa28d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/841e21a2 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 28 May 2019 00:01:00 -0400 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 2351 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. From Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina. 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 gri afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 5: Owen Preston, 4/2/08-4/29/17: Touching Lives While Battling Brain Cancer 1 1 5: Owen Preston, 4/2/08-4/29/17: Touching Lives While Battling Brain Cancer full ce36c8a5e2f5472895099dbe8f4c1211 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5634c70 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, 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.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2019 00:01:00 -0400 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 2298 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 NHRMC. 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 is doing now to help with cancer research. 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 afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 4: Sharon Delaney McCloud on Her Baby Daughter Macie, 10/1/04-8/5/05 1 1 4: Sharon Delaney McCloud on Her Baby Daughter Macie, 10/1/04-8/5/05 full d7e47bf7671047c4aa81871451590f81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fae54011 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 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.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:01:00 -0400 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 2969 From Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh NC. 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 Compassionate Friends that she was able to channel that energy into something much more positive to the community. And despite the tragedy, Macie’s family has been so blessed since her passing, it’s like there’s an angel looking down on them from heaven. From Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh NC. 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 Compassiona afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 3. Robin Simonton, Executive Director of Historic Oakwood Cemetery 1 1 3. Robin Simonton, Executive Director of Historic Oakwood Cemetery full 9b08b9ff609e4cf0abd5fa1a2babd386 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e4115c3 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 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.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:01:00 -0400 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 2338 Brought to you by Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh NC. 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. Brought to you by Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh NC. 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 sh afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 2: Leah Loeffler, 4/28/83 - 11/8/00: Her Life and the Grief Journeys of Her Parents Dan and Nancy 1 1 2: Leah Loeffler, 4/28/83 - 11/8/00: Her Life and the Grief Journeys of Her Parents Dan and Nancy full 5209b4a15b2e47c28f6d0888f018683f https://share.transistor.fm/s/933458f9 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:01:00 -0400 Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC Renaissance Funeral Home and Cremation Service Raleigh NC 2656 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. 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 Gr afterlife,cemetery,cremation,death,funeral,memories,obituary No 1: Jonathan Hill, The Pilot, 9/27/71 - 12/5/14: Loving Husband, Son, Friend, and Father of 3 1 1 1: Jonathan Hill, The Pilot, 9/27/71 - 12/5/14: Loving Husband, Son, Friend, and Father of 3 full b0cd2fe29f7447cb866e51506ebe9ac6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1470e6dc 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.

]]> 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.

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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.

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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.

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