Advanced Funeral Planning

Handling the final affairs of a funeral can be a daunting, complicated process, especially in the midst of sudden bereavement. Whether assisting a friend or loved one or reflecting on your own wishes, advanced funeral planning is something that can relieve a huge burden during a moment of grief. Join Tatyana Fowler, the Advance Funeral Planning and Director of Aftercare at Ballard-Durand Funeral and Cremation Services, to go through a lucid and wide ranging checklist of all the factors you might need to consider before a funeral service for yourself or a loved one can take place. From the important documents needed, the custody of one's earthly remains after death, the settlement of potential family disputes over service details, and protecting oneself from grief-stricken or emotional overspending, advance funeral planning can be done at any age.

About the presenter

Tatyana A. Fowler joined the Ballard-Durand Funeral Group as an Advance Funeral Planner/Director of Aftercare, bringing with her a background in end-of-life care education and hospice. Tatyana is a graduate of CUNY Baruch College where she received her BS, Public Affairs and her certification as a nonprofit professional. A recipient of the Integrative Thanatology certification through NY Open Center’s Art of Dying program, Tatyana is continuing her education to fulfill her requirements as a Thanatologist and Celebrant to provide compassionate and mindful support to families. Concurrently, she is pursuing her funeral director license at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. She is passionate about empowering families through education on end-of-life care and preplanning arrangements to better understand the process, make clear choices that are right for them, and help alleviate financial and emotional burdens during a difficult time.