Funeral Planning in the Time of COVID-19

The death of Dave Kerpen’s mother could not have come at a worse time. It was March 17, 2020, the day after the White House advised people to avoid groups of more than 10. The family was scattered: Kerpen’s mother, Rayni Joan, 79, died in Santa Monica,… Continue reading

Offering Sympathy From a Distance in the Time of Coronavirus

When my good friend, Nikki, told me a few days ago that her father had just passed away from natural causes, my first reaction was to offer sympathy. Then I asked, “What are the funeral arrangements?” Her answer: “I’m not sure. We will have a memorial … Continue reading