“We move forward with heart in everything we do.” As a young child, Megan Povlitzki experienced significant loss through the death of her grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and classmates. Grief and all of the emotions it’s comprised of — confusion, frustration, sadness, and anger (to name a few) — became an all-too-familiar feeling. “I’ve always … Read more
Guest post authored by Dr. Michael Madison, CEO & President of Thanacare Thanacare is a comprehensive digital registry for all essential end-of-life care documents. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of advance care planning (ACP) in ensuring individuals receive care that aligns with their values, preferences, and goals, particularly … Read more
SendOff’s core vision is to offer families opportunities to transcend tradition and empower them to think differently about what it means to celebrate a life well lived. Ultimately, it’s about giving people more choice and more control. Which morticians, palliative care doctors, or hospice nurses are you following on social channels? What podcasts are you … Read more
Planning your own funeral arrangements isn’t just practical, it’s a gift to yourself and those you love. Most of us, even those in the later decades of life, aren’t thinking about a plan for their funeral. Death, including what happens leading up to it and what comes after, isn’t a topic we typically discuss at … Read more
Guest blog authored by Brittany Squillace, MA, LMFT – Grief Counselor, Best Self Therapy Brittany Squillace, MA, LMFT When you think of grief, whether it was your own experience or a loved one who was walking through their own grief journey, what comes to mind? What emotions are believed to be part of the grieving … Read more
Marie and Tom, mother- and father-in-law to Kelly Roberts, Founder of SendOff When I arrived back in the office a couple of weeks ago from an errand, I listened to a message requesting I call my father-in-law, Tom. I was a bit intrigued by this as we didn’t communicate over the phone very often, so … Read more
Cheryl Hauser There are times in life (and in death) when we want to take control and do it our own way. After watching her beloved brother Bill suffer from Alzheimer’s, Cheryl Hauser, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 76, knew she wanted to take a different path. When the time came that her … Read more
People who enjoy gardening have a special awareness and appreciation for certain things that many of us miss. They understand life cycles. They know that plants can rest, grow, produce, and die. Kay Rothe loved plants so it was fitting that her SendOff be hosted at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. We’re so pleased to have … Read more
Sometimes there’s a line of an obituary that stands out. Well, in Dominic “Nick” Joseph Zeman’s case there were two. His obituary described him as a passionate artist, performer, brother, uncle, and friend – the part we loved “and could charm just about anyone with a few words and a knowing smile.” Ahh, that gives … Read more
Guest blog authored by Rachel Schromen, owner of Schromen Law, LLC During the pandemic, many of us got used to doing tasks for ourselves that we never would have considered before. Whether it was homeschooling your children, becoming a seasoned pro at baking sourdough, or giving your dog a haircut, closed businesses and difficult scheduling … Read more
