Death Doesn’t Have to be Scary…Ft. Rhonda Basner

What if talking about death didn’t have to be dark, sad, or scary? This Halloween week, we’re diving into one of life’s biggest taboos—with curiosity, humor, and heart. Our first-ever guest, Rhonda Basner, joins us to unpack what happens at Death Cafés, why open conversations about death can actually make life feel fuller, and the wild world of end-of-life options you didn’t even know existed (hello, aquamation and body composting 👀).

Grab your candy, pour a cup of tea, and get ready for a chat that’s surprisingly uplifting—and might just make you rethink what it means to live.

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Connect with Rhonda Basner:
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☕ Curious Conversations About Death💬 Death Cafés — Join an open, honest chat about death (and maybe some cake 🍰).
🍻 Death Over Drafts — Because sometimes the best conversations happen over a drink.
🍽️ Death Over Dinner — Gather around the table and bring death to the dinner conversation.

🌿 End-of-Life Education & Planning⚖️ Funeral Consumers Alliance — Empowering you to make informed funeral choices.
🏡 National Home Funeral Alliance — Learn about family-led and home-based end-of-life care.
📝 Advanced Directives: Search “Your State + Advanced Directives” or check out Five Wishes to start planning.
💛 Compassion & Choices — Supporting autonomy and dignity at life’s end.

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