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Kellie Gillespie

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer any questions regarding funeral planning, grief, alternatives to burial, embalming, natural burial, products and ideas how to make a funeral service or memorial service more meaningful and personal. I can't answer questions regarding legal issues, financial planning and what happens after we die.

Experience in the area

I am a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of California and Georgia with 10 years experience.

Publications

http://www.funeralideas.com http://www.daisyfuneral.com

Education/Credentials

B.A. from the University of Colorado AA from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, now part of the Sacramento Community College program

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to inspire and encourage people to think more creatively when it comes time for funeral planning. It is a difficult time and the path of grief can be easier if you let your creative juices flow. A meaningful and personal event is memorable. Please check out http://www.funeralideas.com for more reading about myself and my aspirations.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There are many new ideas and inventions on creative memorialization. Funeral Directors are event planners and need to be marketing all the options available to grieving families.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

well, embalming is definitely controversial. The damages to mother earth are beyond our comprehension.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Alice	10/27/09	10	10	10	10	Ms. Gillespie, thank you for you informative .....
Alison	09/26/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your time and help .....
art	09/24/09	10	10	10	10	Very complete and exactly what I needed .....
Jeannie	09/08/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your help
Melanie	09/03/09	10	10	10	10	Concise and easy to understand. Thankyou!

Recent Answers from Kellie Gillespie

2009-11-12 Burial:

Hello - I give my condolences to you and grandfathers family. What is your objection to his burial at the military cemetery? that should be a respectful honor to his duty. I do understand perhaps

2009-10-26 Burial - depth:

Your concerns make sense and I don't think you are too worried. You have every right to think and ask about this. If there is a water issue in your area I really suggest you talk about your concerns

2009-10-26 Disposition of Ashes:

Hello - Absolutely! You can do whatever you want with the ashes. It looks like everyone has a different need for grieving for mom. With cremation you are able to honor all wishes. Go ahead and separate

2009-10-26 Asking casketbearers.:

Hello - This is a good question and in my experience I've seen it all ways. Some families believe the casketbearing is an important honor and put a lot of thought into who should have this honor.

2009-10-24 Burial - depth:

Hello - I do not think it is a sin or disrespect to move the urn with ashes. You really need to ask yourself this question and not worry about what others think. What scenario do you need to assist

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