Life and Death Matters: Planning for Aging and End of Life • Session 1

Program Type:

Informational, Speaker, Training, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Campbell County Public Library is pleased to host a three-part series and a Saturday seminar addressing end of life planning. This event is coordinated by Vicki Kissack, Advance Funeral Planner, Gillette Memorial Services. Join us for one or all of these free sessions to learn how to navigate the final chapter of your life or your loved one’s life.

Thursday, March 14, 1-3pm
Write Your Own Story: Rita Mashak, Funeral Director, Gillette Memorial Services
Learn how to write an obituary. Each participant will begin writing their obituary in this session. They will be given a copy of their created obituary at the last session, if they choose for us to help them create it.

Thursday, March 21, 1-3pm
A More Meaningful Service: Vicki Kissack, Advance Funeral Planner, Gillette Memorial Services
Vicki will help you learn everything you wanted to know about cremation vs. burial but were too afraid to ask and how to create a meaningful memorial service.

Thursday, March 28, 1-3pm
Finish Your Thoughts: Richard Erb, P.C., Attorney & Counselor at Law
Richard will discuss creating a list of, completing, and preserving essential documents. Learn about Advance Directives, Release of Information vs. Power of Attorney, and Final Wishes Planning.

Saturday, April 6, 9am-2pm: Endings–End of Life Symposium

9am  Welcome: Vicki Kissack, Advanced Funeral Planner

9:15am  Counting Cards: Guy Casablanca, Author, Licensed Funeral Director, and Mortician
Guy shares his personal journey of grief and loss. He will teach how to handle the cards we are dealt.

10:15am  More to the Picture: Corrine Thompson, Funeral Director Apprentice
Corrine shares the challenges and success of planning her life after her personal loss as a child. She will discuss how to create a more meaningful funeral that will lighten the burden for those who are left behind.

11am  Thanks for Your Service: Sandy McFarland Veterans Service Officer
Sandy will provide information about Veterans burial benefits.

11:30am  Lunch and Advance Care Planning: Ashley Montague, BSN, RN, Director of Home Health/ Hospice, Campbell County Health

12:45pm  Final Wishes: Vicki Kissack Advanced Funeral Planner
Vicki will explain the importance and ease of funeral planning.

1pm  Keynote Speaker
Aces and Eights, Playing the Dead Man’s Hand: Marina McIlvain, Licensed Funeral Director