Celebrations of Life Podcast

Victoria Medina

It is hard to talk about death. Victoria Medina, Off-Broadway writer, producer, and director and best selling author shares how she combined her theater production and caregiving skills to celebrate the lives of those closest to her, from family to friends. Whether you just lost someone or preparing for someone close, or just taking care of yourself and want to learn more about celebrating the lives of those you love and invigorating your own life, this is the podcast for you. Remember to visit Aquamarineevents.com and download the checklist that will assist you with planning. Please email me at info@aquamarineevents.com with all of your questions and comments. read less
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Christopher Tombline – Life, COVID & Why Pre-planning is a Gift to Yourself & to those You Love
Nov 12 2020
Christopher Tombline – Life, COVID & Why Pre-planning is a Gift to Yourself & to those You Love
Today is a very special episode because today I will be speaking with my friend and funeral director Christopher Tombline, Executive Manager of Gutterman Funeral Homes.  Christopher Tombline has been a NY State Licensed Funeral Director for over thirty...

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Christopher Tombline – Life, COVID & Why Pre-planning is a Gift to Yourself & to those You Love
Nov 12 2020
Christopher Tombline – Life, COVID & Why Pre-planning is a Gift to Yourself & to those You Love
Today is a very special episode because today I will be speaking with my friend and funeral director Christopher Tombline, Executive Manager of Gutterman Funeral Homes.  Christopher Tombline has been a NY State Licensed Funeral Director for over thirty...
What Does Transition Mean? and Having a Power of Attorney
Nov 6 2020
What Does Transition Mean? and Having a Power of Attorney
In episode 19,   I mentioned that I would discuss what the word Transition means, and today I will discuss what I mean by a transition in this episode.  I will also continue the conversation about creating beautiful memories as well as the importance of...
Creating Beautiful Memories - Your Most Important Investment
Oct 29 2020
Creating Beautiful Memories - Your Most Important Investment
This week we will continue to focus on enjoying life, grieving, and end-of-life planning.  Most importantly the best investment you can make for your life.Please visit Aquamarineevents.com and download the checklist that will assist you with planning a...
Honoring Your Life Each and Everyday
Oct 22 2020
Honoring Your Life Each and Everyday
I have been speaking about honoring those you love, but this week I want to focus on celebrating your life.  Your life today, your moment today.Grieving is one of the hardest emotions you will ever have to deal with, it will hit you like a ton of bricks...
Small, Safe Memorial Services During the Pandemic
Oct 15 2020
Small, Safe Memorial Services During the Pandemic
The longer the pandemic continues, the harder it is to honor those we love in the traditions we hold dear. And in such times of uncertainty, many of us are looking for other ways to honor those we love.As time has proven, this pandemic isn’t going...
Saying Good-bye to over 200,000 Souls and the importance of supporting each other
Oct 8 2020
Saying Good-bye to over 200,000 Souls and the importance of supporting each other
Speaking about death is hard.  No-one wants to talk about death, but there has been no other year that I can imagine where it is everywhere.  Even when in my own personal experience, I still never experienced what we are all experiencing today with...
If Music be the Food of Love Play it at a Memorial Service
Oct 2 2020
If Music be the Food of Love Play it at a Memorial Service
I love, love, love, love music!!  Today is all about asking that simple question, what were their favorite music and the wonderful, magical and joyous ways you can incorporate music into your memorial service.Remember to visit Aquamarineevents.com and...
Baby Bird - An Interview with Anthony Fedorov and AJ Rafael Pt 3
Sep 24 2020
Baby Bird - An Interview with Anthony Fedorov and AJ Rafael Pt 3
Today is part three, the final segment of our special interview with  Anthony Fedorov and AJ Rafael.In part 3 we talk about memories – How those final memories are the most powerful, memories from our time together and making new memories…I do hope you...
Baby Bird - An Interview with Anthony Fedorov and AJ Rafael Pt 2
Sep 17 2020
Baby Bird - An Interview with Anthony Fedorov and AJ Rafael Pt 2
Today is part two of our special episode with  Anthony Fedorov and AJ Rafael.In part 2 we we discuss the importance of talking about how we feel after we lose someone we love, moving forward, and how to always keep those we love close, and of course...
Baby Bird - An Interview with Anthony Fedorov and AJ Rafael Pt1
Sep 10 2020
Baby Bird - An Interview with Anthony Fedorov and AJ Rafael Pt1
Today is a very special episode because today I will be speaking with two very generous and talented guests.  Anthony Fedorov and AJ Rafael.You have probably met these two artistic souls, Anthony Fedorov is currently writing the musical Hashtag America...
Writing a Eulogy is about Their Story
Sep 3 2020
Writing a Eulogy is about Their Story
Thank you for joining today, this week we will talk about how to write a eulogy.  Writing a eulogy is all about telling the journey of the person you are paying tribute to and telling it will love.Remember to visit Aquamarineevents.com and download the...
Pt3-How to Create a Memorial Service for your Child and Virtual Events
Aug 27 2020
Pt3-How to Create a Memorial Service for your Child and Virtual Events
Today is the 3rd and final part of How to Create a Memorial Service for your Child.  This is the first part in honoring this very sensitive subject.  Losing anyone is difficult.  A parent losing a child is, for most of us incomprehensible.  What is...
Pt2-How to Create a Memorial Service for your Child
Aug 20 2020
Pt2-How to Create a Memorial Service for your Child
Today is about How to Create a Memorial Service for your Child.  This is the first part in honoring this very sensitive subject.  Losing anyone is difficult.  A parent losing a child is, for most of us incomprehensible.  What is important is how we can...
Pt1-How to Create a Memorial Service for your Child
Aug 13 2020
Pt1-How to Create a Memorial Service for your Child
Today is about How to Create a Memorial Service for your Child.  This is the first part in honoring this very sensitive subject.  Losing anyone is difficult.  A parent losing a child is, for most of us incomprehensible.  What is important is how we can...
Celebrating Them, Celebrating you on your Birthday
Aug 6 2020
Celebrating Them, Celebrating you on your Birthday
Today is about your first birthday celebration without them there.  How can you enjoy the day and have them with you?  How can you plan for the time when your loved ones will be celebrating their first birthday without you?  How do you celebrate our...
Communicate your thoughts, your love, before it is too late
Jul 30 2020
Communicate your thoughts, your love, before it is too late
Today is about communication.  Communicating your thoughts before it is too late.  I will also discuss the importance of communication when planning your memorial service and another step in taking care of yourself.  Remember to visit...
Take time to make important decisions
Jul 23 2020
Take time to make important decisions
Today is about you taking your time before you make a decision, especially a major decision.  I will also discuss the next step in planning your memorial service, their clothes and we will end with you finding those pockets and avenues to celebrate your...
Planning with Family and Friends
Jul 16 2020
Planning with Family and Friends
Today we will talk about including family and friends when planning a memorial service.  You do not have to work or be alone.  Family and friends can help with planning and taking on a specific task.  Also, begin to think of the family and friends you...
All the firsts when they are gone
Jul 9 2020
All the firsts when they are gone
The first month after their passing, the first holiday, the first birthday. The unexpected firsts.  How do you prepare yourself for them?
It is ok to grieve
Jul 2 2020
It is ok to grieve
When you are grieving it will sometimes come in waves.  One minute you are fine and the next, just sad.  What can you when this happens?  What are some tools and suggestions that will help you when you are grieving?  Victoria Medina shares her own...