Sorting Through Life Episode 6: Dying to get Organized - How to Plan Your Final Wishes
- tiffanybeamer
- Apr 8
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 17
In this episode of Sorting Through Life with Colleen Waterston, Colleen welcomes her father, longtime funeral director Kevin Waterston, for an honest and practical conversation about organizing with the end in mind. Together, they explore today’s funeral trends, including why cremation has become the most common choice, what families can do with cremated remains, and how documenting final wishes can ease stress for loved ones. They also discuss eco-friendly end-of-life options such as green burial, human composting, alkaline hydrolysis, and other emerging alternatives.
Listeners will learn simple steps to create a “funeral file,” key questions to ask funeral providers, and how clear planning can reduce confusion, conflict, and emotional burden during difficult times. Whether you're planning ahead, supporting aging parents, or simply want to make thoughtful choices for your future, this episode offers practical guidance to help you leave clarity, not chaos, for the people you love.