Nickname: Lindsay

Review: I have actually had this idea of fun funerals for about 8 years and called it fun erals meaning that it is a celebration of ones life and it is while they are living...they get to plan their own funeral but making it a party and able to talk to their own audience. I am in the process of getting this done so Isenberg may have to catch up with my ideas for I have had this in my mind for years to do and jsut felt it was the right time to do it..Lindsay Sudel

Date reviewed: Oct 15, 2008 6:02 AM

Nickname: merry

Review: another way to make money on boomers

Date reviewed: Mar 15, 2008 1:07 PM

Nickname: Mary

Review: Great article. I think Isenberg is onto something. It seems today people are more concerned with their legacy than with what happens with their body when they are dead. Her video tributes and pre-planning services should be a hit with baby boomers. Almost four years ago I started a company that offers affordable, unique and airplane safe urns. They are now sold at www.costco.com. If Costco is getting on the bandwagon, Isenberg is probably at the right place at the right time. Hopefully you won't need my products but just in case the Web site is www.nextgenmemorials.com.

Date reviewed: Jan 8, 2006 8:32 PM

Nickname: Poet1

Review: This article is very timely. I recently relayed to a family member that I want a lively, music-filled, tambourine-playing, attendee- dancing funeral. This is wonderful. Thanks.

Date reviewed: Dec 1, 2005 7:06 PM

Nickname: Mende

Review: Being a funeral director, the ideas of personalizing a funeral is great! Life is meant to be celebrated! In certain instances like losing a young child or baby I can see where you may not feel like celebrating much. It certainly isn't for everyone but is a wonderful way to remember a loved one and to help with the grieving process.

Date reviewed: Nov 29, 2005 11:08 PM

Nickname: Barb 01

Review: I had this idea just a few weeks ago while lamenting life after retirement from AT&T. I think it is a great new market. I know I want things my way even at the funeral. I may actually start this business on the east coast, and yes my planned funerals will be both enjoyable and respectful.

Date reviewed: Nov 28, 2005 9:53 PM

Nickname: Jodi

Review: I've read the book - it's a quick read. In many ways our industry has or is trying to migrate toward Event Planning. This concept is not new, however many funeral homes are afraid of breaking traditon. Then there are the funeral homes that say they offer the same concept, or the me-toos. In reality, there are only a handful of funeral homes breaking norms. We own 3 funeral homes and are very progressive. We are also a part of the Lifestory Network. Our value proposition is to make funerals heartfelt and relevant. The focus is on story of the life lived. It's not about the casket, an earth burial, or the cremation. It's about the journey. It is our commitment to have families leave our facility after a loved one's celebration with a true feeling of inspiration and change their mindset from past funeral experiences.

Date reviewed: Nov 28, 2005 6:30 PM

Nickname: Sensative Reader

Review: I get the idea of the book and the company but I thought the title of this piece lacked sensitivity. There is no fun in funerals for the very newly grieving, especially if it is a child who died or the person was killed in a car wreck or with violence.

Date reviewed: Nov 27, 2005 11:37 PM

Nickname: Marc Brazeau

Review: I think most animal rights activists are opposed to the whole concept of zoos. So, a wake at a zoo for an animal rights activist would be hilarious. I don't think that the deceased would appreciate the joke.

Date reviewed: Nov 24, 2005 2:34 AM

Nickname: Susan

Review: I am the marketing director for a "modern day funeral home" in San Antonio Texas. We offer the same concept! Our funerals celebrate people's lives and interests. Some of our past themes include NASCAR, Harley Davidsons, Golf, The '50s and more! If ever in Texas, check us out! www.funeralcaringusa.com

Date reviewed: Nov 21, 2005 4:52 PM