Honoring Your Loved One’s Memory with Alexandra Koys (Ep. 19)

By Nicole Young on May 24, 2023

Losing a loved one is never easy. It’s a time of sadness and mourning, but it’s also a time to honor and celebrate their life. In fact, memorializing and honoring the legacy of loved ones is an important part of the grieving process.

In this episode, Nicole speaks with Alexandra Koys, founder & CEO of Lighten Arrangements, about creative ideas for honoring and celebrating the lives of those we’ve lost, from creating meaningful memorials to legacy planning and more.

Alexandra discusses:

How to personalize your loved ones’ memorial to reflect their personal, cultural, and spiritual identity.
Why meaningful memorials are important for the grieving and healing process
The importance of initiating conversations about memorials well ahead of time
What to do if different family members cannot agree upon the ideal funeral ceremony
Key trends relating to end-of-life planning in the U.S.
And more

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About our Guest:

Alexandra Koys is the Founder & CEO of Lighten, a startup transforming the future of the funeral industry. Lighten’s guided planning platform empowers families to break away from somber, cookie-cutter funeral home offerings and plan uplifting life celebrations that represent their loved ones’ unique personal, cultural, and spiritual identities.

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