Funeral Syllabus

Aisha Langford
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Make a Plan. Keep the Peace. Leave a Legacy. Funeral syllabus is a thoughtful, structured approach to navigating end-of-life considerations. Helping individuals and families tackle the often-overwhelming tasks and decisions surrounding aging, death, funerals, and legacies.

  1. 11/20/2025

    Cremation, Green Funeral Options, and Your Rights with Dr. Mark Evely

    In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford talks with Dr. Mark Evely, Director of the Mortuary Science Program at Wayne State University, about today’s most important funeral planning topics. Dr. Evely breaks down the different types of cremation, including traditional flame cremation and water cremation (alkaline hydrolysis), and explains why some options are not yet available in every state.You’ll also learn about green and eco-friendly funeral options, how funeral trends are changing, and what families should know about their consumer rights when working with funeral homes. Dr. Evely shares practical advice for planning ahead, documenting your wishes, and making informed decisions long before a time of loss.If you’re interested in cremation, sustainability, or understanding your legal rights in funeral planning, this episode offers clear, expert guidance to help you make confident choices.Resources:Funeral Syllabus website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/About Dr. Evely: https://applebaum.wayne.edu/profile/aq8246The Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule: Helping Consumers Make Informed Decisions During Difficult Times: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/topics/truth-advertising/funeral-rule

    20 min

  2. 11/05/2025

    Home Safety Expert Martin Simenc Shares Simple Home Modifications for Safer Living as We Age

    In this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, host Aisha Langford, MPH, PhD, speaks with Martin Simenc about the basic considerations regarding home modifications that promote safer living spaces as we age.Martin Simenc is the owner and founder of Home Safety Services, Inc., Northern California’s preeminent provider of home modification services, which enable seniors to maintain independence at home.Resources:Funeral Syllabus Website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/Home Safety Services Website: https://www.homesafety.net/What is Funeral Syllabus?: https://youtu.be/Y2jeUizBW14?si=eBKXQzZ_4PHRGn5t

    18 min

  3. 07/10/2025

    The Organized Caregiver: Lynda Shrager on Aging at Home and Decluttering

    In this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, host Aisha Langford, MPH, PhD, interviews Lynda Shrager, OTR, MSW, CAPS, nationally recognized occupational therapist, social worker, and certified aging-in-place specialist with more than 30 years of experience helping older adults live safely and independently. Known as "The Organized Caregiver," she is the author of "Age in Place: A Guide to Modifying, Organizing, and Decluttering Mom and Dad’s Home," which offers practical strategies for caregiving, home safety, and aging well. In this episode, she discusses how to help our older loved ones age in place and declutter their living spaces. Resources: Funeral Syllabus: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Lynda Shrager‘s current website: http://otherwisehealthy.com/ Lynda's future website: www.theorganizedcaregiver.com (coming soon!)Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/organizedcaregiver/ Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/theorganizedcaregiver/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynda-shrager-otr-msw-caps-aka-the-organized-caregiver-9318081b/

    37 min

  4. 05/14/2025

    Primary Care and End-of-Life Planning with Dr. Aishwarya Iyer

    In this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, host AishaLangford, MPH, PhD, interviews Aishwarya Iyer, MD, MPH, a family medicinephysician as we explore the intersection of primary care basics and end-of-lifeplanning.   Resources: Funeral Syllabus: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Talking With Your Doctor or Health Care Provider: https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-communications-public-liaison/clear-communication/talking-your-doctor#:~:text=It's%20important%20to%20be%20honest,diagnosis%2C%20treatment%2C%20and%20recovery.

    15 min

  5. 05/14/2025

    Grief and Caregiving with Dr. Theresa Skaar, Social Psychologist

    Dr. Theresa Skaar is a social psychologist, certified Mind-body Skills facilitator, and qualified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction practitioner. She joins Funeral Syllabus Podcast, hosted by Aisha Langford, MPH, PhD, for this episode about grief and caregiving.ResourcesFuneral Syllabus: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Theresa Skaar's Website: https://ccwithdrt.com/ The Negative Space: Support for Caregivers: https://www.thenegativespace.life/

    37 min

  6. 04/22/2025

    Navigating Grief with Mia Roldan, Licensed Social Worker

    In this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, host Aisha Langford, MPH, PhD, visits with Mia Roldan, a licensed social worker, for an in-depth exploration of the grief process.More ResourcesOur website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/Mia Roldan’s website: https://www.miaroldanaustintherapy.com/Navigating Grief: A Guided Journal by Mia Roldan: https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Grief-Journal-Exercises-Reflection/dp/1648763162Psychology Today: Find a Therapist search tool: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

    39 min

  7. 03/21/2025

    Geriatrician Tara Liberman Talks Elder Orphans & How to Age Well

    Tara Liberman, DO, is our guest for this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, where we discuss elder orphans and aging well. Dr. Liberman is the Executive Director of Hospice Care Network, Northwell Health, and also serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health in New York. She specializes in Geriatric and Palliative Medicine.More ResourcesOur website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/American Geriatrics Society (AGS) – Health in Aging: www.healthinaging.orgAARP (American Association of Retired Persons): www.aarp.orgAbout Dr. Liberman: https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/dr-tara-liberman-do-11316877

    22 min

  8. 02/23/2025

    Geriatric Care Management with Stefanie Sinks, LMSW

    Stefanie Sinks, LMSW, is our guest for this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast. She practices privately in geriatric care management, a subject we explore in-depth during this interviewLearn More Our website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Stefanie Sinks Geriatric Care Management: https://micaremanager.com/ Find an Aging Life Care Expert Search: https://www.aginglifecare.org/ALCAWEB/Shared_Content/ALCA_Directory/2017BU/ALCA_Find_an_Expert.aspx?hkey=6c3ced7c-b5f0-4d27-9d30-37734ab6cf49

    34 min
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Make a Plan. Keep the Peace. Leave a Legacy. Funeral syllabus is a thoughtful, structured approach to navigating end-of-life considerations. Helping individuals and families tackle the often-overwhelming tasks and decisions surrounding aging, death, funerals, and legacies.

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    Aisha Langford
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