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Random babbling, a job!, and life after graduation...
And it starts out like this; over the summer, although I'd done the 'walk' for graduation I had one last class to take and pass.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Just so I am clear, this shall never be spoken of again.
The class itself wasn't that horrible, but I found myself wondering why the hell I actually had to subject myself to this class. I could see the point for several in my cohort - they couldn't get up in front of the class to present a slideshow, let alone a persuasive argument, but I'm an old pro at standing in front of crowds and talking. Oh well, it really doesn't matter, I did the fucking class and passed and have my diploma sitting at the school waiting for me to pick it up.
Things got really hairy by the end of summer financially here as my student loan wouldn't pay for the singular class and the annuity that I'd been receiving monthly from my mom's estate ran out (with out a statement or notice from the annuity company). Luckily I'd only scheduled one bill payment to come out so I didn't have a load of fees from the credit union.
Luckily enough all my job hunting FINALLY paid off and I have a full time job, in the profession I got a degree for and everything!
I'm working for a funeral care center. What this means is that we aren't an actual funeral home, instead we provide services to 40+ funeral homes in the area that include removal and storage of decedents, cremation, embalming, casketing, and the more frequent than I would have thought shipping of said decedents to other places via plane and train.
I've been there two full weeks and the best part is that I'm also doing my internships there. No more trying to find a funeral director to intern under, or embalmer either. I'm interning under the boss for my funeral director internship and under one of the embalmers for my embalming internship.
And the truly bestest part of all? Its a paying job!
For the first time in 3 years I am working full time. It's a big adjustment and it feels great!
Now I'm just playing to learning game and working on getting used to working full time again. I figure in another week or so my body will realize and adjust to the early wake up and will stop nagging me so much about it all.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Just so I am clear, this shall never be spoken of again.
The class itself wasn't that horrible, but I found myself wondering why the hell I actually had to subject myself to this class. I could see the point for several in my cohort - they couldn't get up in front of the class to present a slideshow, let alone a persuasive argument, but I'm an old pro at standing in front of crowds and talking. Oh well, it really doesn't matter, I did the fucking class and passed and have my diploma sitting at the school waiting for me to pick it up.
Things got really hairy by the end of summer financially here as my student loan wouldn't pay for the singular class and the annuity that I'd been receiving monthly from my mom's estate ran out (with out a statement or notice from the annuity company). Luckily I'd only scheduled one bill payment to come out so I didn't have a load of fees from the credit union.
Luckily enough all my job hunting FINALLY paid off and I have a full time job, in the profession I got a degree for and everything!
I'm working for a funeral care center. What this means is that we aren't an actual funeral home, instead we provide services to 40+ funeral homes in the area that include removal and storage of decedents, cremation, embalming, casketing, and the more frequent than I would have thought shipping of said decedents to other places via plane and train.
I've been there two full weeks and the best part is that I'm also doing my internships there. No more trying to find a funeral director to intern under, or embalmer either. I'm interning under the boss for my funeral director internship and under one of the embalmers for my embalming internship.
And the truly bestest part of all? Its a paying job!
For the first time in 3 years I am working full time. It's a big adjustment and it feels great!
Now I'm just playing to learning game and working on getting used to working full time again. I figure in another week or so my body will realize and adjust to the early wake up and will stop nagging me so much about it all.
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My 76 year old friend put a down payment on cremation services with a company called Smart Cremations. He did this before talking to me about it and my research has found some pretty scary stuff about these folks. Are you familiar with them at all?
He currently lives in the Tacoma area. Is there someone you respect I could refer him to?
We've also started thinking about our own end of life care. I believe I want what is called a green funeral. How do I find out more about it and make sure my wishes are followed? I'm sure there are things on line about that, but I thought I'd pick your brain for an "insiders" view.
Hope you are well and happy. Will keep this short.
Hugs,
Sarafina
Smart Cremation & green burials
I know quite a bit about the external workings of Smart Cremations, the place I am working does their removals and cremations. They were started as an alternative to the Neptune Society, which is now owned by SCI. For real horror do a google search on SCI issues (Service Corporation International, aka Dignity Memorial). They aren't bad folks from what I seen (Smart).
There are tons of options, the best thing is to contact funeral providers and ask for a price list. They are required by law to provide them at request and will give you a good idea of costs.
I am more than happy to answer questions about it all, though I may be a little slow in answering.
As for green burial, there are a few options....
There are two totally green cemeteries/preserves, they are very pricey to get into. Mainly due to the regulation about how much space is needed between graves for the natural process of breakdown to occur without overwhelming the balance of the ecosystem. You are essentially paying for three graves for the use of one, so it runs from 12,000 and up is my understanding.
Most cemetery cost is totally separate from funeral costs, fyi.
The other options are that there are traditional cemeteries that offer some space for green burials, mainly to provide burial space for Moslem and Jewish burials.
It would be easier to go more in depth face to face.Lets try to meet for tea/coffee soon. I'll send you my cell number in a private message :D
Re: Smart Cremation & green burials
Sad to hear that green is so expensive. I'd really be quite happy to be wrapped in burlap and buried without any rigmarole. Just recycle me like I'm supposed to be done with. I'm just not interested in getting burned up. My element was always Earth.
Did you know we bought a place over in Everett? You all are still in the Duvall area, last I knew. It would be nice to get together. I think I haven't seen you all in almost 15 years. That's how long James and I have been married now. Hard to believe.
Thanks for giving some info on this. I'll be looking for your private message, if I can figure out how to find it.
:-)
Re: Smart Cremation & green burials