In episode 27 of the "Dialogues About Death" Show we will explore “How to Use Food, Music and Rituals to Remember and Heal.”

Whether you’ve lost someone recently or simply want to deepen your understanding of meaningful remembrance, this episode will shine a light on how food, song and ritual can knit together memory, celebration, and comfort.

Some of the questions we'll discuss are:

1. Music often evokes strong emotions and memories. In what ways can choosing particular songs or creating a playlist become a ritual that honors life, helps those grieving, and opens a space for healing?

2. Many rituals around death are traditional and public ...but what are small everyday rituals families can use (in the home, kitchen, playlist, memory box) to keep a relationship with the deceased alive, not just in memory but in practice?

3. How do cultural traditions (for example food offerings, music styles, ancestral rituals) shape the way families remember and heal ...and how might families adapt or personalize these traditions when they don’t neatly align with their own background or beliefs?

Watch the episode HERE on our Facebook page or YouTube Channel and join the conversation!

Hope you'll come on live to watch, ask questions or just enjoy... invite a neighbor, tell a friend, and let’s build the kind of community that helps us all thrive!

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Join host Chris Miller next Friday, September 12th at 9:00am PT for the next episode of the Dialogues About Death Show as we explore "How the Power of Community Makes Us Live Longer!"

We’ll also unpack insights from the Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, which highlights strong social ties as a key to longevity ... and talk about what that means for our area.

Why listen?

• Learn how everyday connections support wellbeing and resilience.

• Hear why nearby Loma Linda is a real-life Blue Zone example and what that looks like locally.

• Find out how Riverside County is “activating” Blue Zones programs — and why neighborhood events matter.

While the podcast focuses on community and longevity, we’ll also invite listeners to join us for "Paint Your Heart Out!" our grief-processing paint experience on Fri, Sept 19th, which is a gentle, creative space to connect, reflect, and heal (limited to 20 seats).

To RSVP, click https://m.thomasmillermortuary.com/Paint2025 to save your seat!

Watch the episode on our Facebook page and join the conversation!

For the show, share this with a neighbor, invite a friend, and let’s build the kind of community that helps us all thrive!

Have you seen HBO’s Documentary "The Mortician"? If it left you horrified, you’re not alone.

But here’s the truth: what David Sconce did isn’t the Norm—it’s the Nightmare.

This Friday, join us for a raw, honest conversation with two well-respected, multi-generational funeral directors: Chris Miller from California and Kim Hunter from Canada, who are ready to pull back the curtain on how funeral service should be done: with compassion, ethics, and heart.

On Episode 25 of the Dialogues About Death Show, we’ll talk about:

How to separate FACT from Sensationalism in "The Mortician" Documentary

The questions EVERY family should ask when choosing a funeral home

What’s being done to prevent history from repeating itself

Why integrity-driven funeral directors still outnumber the bad actors

This is the conversation we all need right now—because death-care deserves trust, not terror.

Tune in THIS Friday, 8/8 at 9am to the Thomas Miller Mortuary Facebook page for our show "How to Talk About HBO's "The Mortician" Without Losing Faith In THe Funeral Industry"

Drop your questions in the comments, and our guests will answer them LIVE!

If HBO’s The Mortician made you lose trust in funeral homes… This is the episode you need to see.

Join us Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:00am PT for Episode 24 of "Dialogues About Death" as we talk about “How To Honor Both Faith and Family…Blending Traditions Respectfully ”

We hope you'll tune in LIVE for this conversation, as our host, Chris Miller will speak to:

• What happens when Grandma’s faith says yes to a ritual—but Mom wants something more modern?

• Can you really honor two very different belief systems in the same funeral service?

• How do you talk about hybrid funeral wishes without starting a family feud?

• Tune in to learn how to craft a ceremony where everyone—faith‑wise and family‑wise—feels seen.

• Discover real‑life examples of ceremonies that blend tradition and individuality in beautiful ways.

Plus Chris will also be answering your questions LIVE, so join us LIVE at 9:00am PT to get your questions answered!

And if you would be so kind, please share this with a friend who might be blessed with this information or have questions too, as they can get them answered during the show and it might bring them comfort.

This show is hosted by our local “Citizen of the Year” and Funeral Director, Chris Miller. Tune in to hear his perspective on preparing for what's to come, plus hear stories about what has happened behind the scenes of a family mortuary and crematory, since he grew up in the family business.

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Join us Friday, May 23, 2025 at 9:00AM PT for Episode 23 of "Dialogues About Death" as we talk about “How To Help Mom Through A Crisis”

We hope you'll tune in LIVE for this conversation, as our host, Chris Miller will be interviewing our guest, Ken Kuck, of Synergy Home Care, and they will be answering questions like:

** How do you deal with Caregiver Guilt?

** When should Mom recognize the need for extra assistance?

** Are there different in-home care options?

** What steps can families take now to prepare for potential future crisis?

Chris and Ken will also be answering YOUR questions LIVE, so join us LIVE at 9:00AM PT to get your questions answered LIVE!

And if you would be so kind, please share this with a friend who might be blessed with this information or have questions too, as they can get them answered during the show and it might bring them comfort.

This show is hosted by our local Funeral Director, Chris Miller. Tune in to hear his perspective on preparing for what's to come, plus hear stories about what has happened behind the scenes of a family mortuary and crematory, since he grew up in the family business.

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Join us Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:00am PT for Episode 22 of "Dialogues About Death" as we talk about “How To Rediscover Yourself – After the Death of A Partner”.

We hope you'll tune in LIVE for this conversation, as our host, Chris Miller and our guest and Grief Coach, Diana Camba will answer questions like:

* What emotions do you often see when someone is saying goodbye to a spouse?

* How does someone rebuild their identity after such a big loss?

*How do you guide people through the guilt of moving forward?

*What’s the best way for friends and family to support someone without rushing them?

Chris and Diana will answering these questions, plus any that you submit during the show, so join us LIVE at 9:00am PT to get your questions answered!
And if you would be so kind, please share this with a friend who might be blessed with this information or have questions too, as they can get them answered during the show and it might bring them comfort.

This show is hosted by our local Funeral Director, Chris Miller. Tune in to hear his perspective on preparing for what's to come, plus hear stories about what has happened behind the scenes of a family mortuary and crematory, since he grew up in the family business.
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Join us Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:00am PT for Episode 21 of "Dialogues About Death" as we talk about “How to Find Peace in Gratitude”

We hope you'll tune in LIVE for this conversation, as our host, Chris Miller and his guest, Diana Camba, a Grief Coach, will answer questions like:

* In what ways can embracing gratitude coexist with the pain of loss without diminishing its significance?

* How can acknowledging our grief alongside feelings of gratitude contribute to emotional healing?

* How can individuals overcome feelings of guilt associated with experiencing joy or gratitude after a loss?

Chris will also be answering a variety of questions that have been submitted and sharing interesting stories during the show, so join us LIVE at 9:00am PT to get your questions answered LIVE!

And if you would be so kind, please share this with a friend who might be blessed with this information or have questions too, as they can get them answered during the show and it might bring them comfort.

This show is hosted by our local Funeral Director, Chris Miller. Tune in to hear his perspective on preparing for what's to come, plus hear stories about what has happened behind the scenes of a family mortuary and crematory, since he grew up in the family business.

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Join us Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:00am PT for Episode 20 of "Dialogues About Death" as we talk about “How to Leave a Legacy of Love”

We hope you'll tune in LIVE for this conversation, as our host, Chris Miller will answer questions like:

•How can we ensure our love continues to be felt by those we leave behind?

•What role does love play in how we grieve and heal?

•How does love influence the way we choose our final resting place or memorial?

•Do you think people sense the presence of loved ones even after they’re gone?

Chris will also be answering a variety of questions that have been submitted and sharing interesting stories during the show, so join us LIVE at 9:00am PT to get your questions answered LIVE!

And if you would be so kind, please share this with a friend who might be blessed with this information or have questions too, as they can get them answered during the show and it might bring them comfort.

This show is hosted by our local Funeral Director, Chris Miller. Tune in to hear his perspective on preparing for what's to come, plus hear stories about what has happened behind the scenes of a family mortuary and crematory, since he grew up in the family business.
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