<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Death Care Jawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Death Care Jawn]]></description><link>https://www.ownyourmortality.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:12:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ownyourmortality.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[We're Not Here To Be Average]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Have the Conversations Nobody Taught Us to Have About Death, Grief, and What Comes Next Funeral service has long operated within a reactive model of death care, entering families’ lives at moments of crisis, urgency, and emotional overwhelm. This session invites funeral directors, embalmers, and industry vendors to shift toward a proactive approach one rooted in education, trust, and cultural responsibility. Key Takeaways  Reactive care responds to crisis Proactive care builds trust...]]></description><link>https://www.ownyourmortality.com/post/we-all-gonna-die</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd83d6011a766e716b8a63</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a01b2_11d465e35b1c4ba79b553f6abf2be638~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amina B. Callands</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Careers in Death Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[This talk provides students and emerging professionals with an honest look at the death care profession. ]]></description><link>https://www.ownyourmortality.com/post/careers-in-death-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd8131f7044e6cf7a67b7a</guid><category><![CDATA[Death Literacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mortuary Science]]></category><category><![CDATA[Career in Death Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sciene and Art of Funeral Services]]></category><category><![CDATA[Supporting Grieving Families]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a01b2_5705c5ce42cc49bea12df60065651b83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amina B. Callands</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Impact &#38; Engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amina believes funeral service professionals have a responsibility not only to care for the deceased but also to support and uplift the living. Her work in the community focuses on education, prevention, and healing. Amina regularly participates in community discussions and panels to inspire the next generation of Death Care professionals. Her conversations with students focus on: So you want to be a funeral director or embalmer? The emotional and spiritual impact of death, dying and grief....]]></description><link>https://www.ownyourmortality.com/post/community-impact-engagement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd845d011a766e716b8b68</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 21:18:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a01b2_98de83eb9cc04280bdd10a93644b6a86~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amina B. Callands</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The RECIPE Event: Dinner + Conversations Series ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Conversation About Life, Legacy &#38; Mortality Life is like a recipe shaped by the ingredients passed down through generations. This diner experience  invites audiences to reflect on end-of life planning, family traditions, generational wisdom, and the legacy we leave behind. Key discussion points include: End-of life planning  Cultural traditions around death Generational knowledge and legacy How families prepare for life’s final chapter]]></description><link>https://www.ownyourmortality.com/post/therecipe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd51222a4608ae001a3c8e</guid><category><![CDATA[Death]]></category><category><![CDATA[Death Literacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Funeral Services Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community Education on Mortality]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grief Support & Resources]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cultural Perspectives on Death]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Funeral Practices]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:08:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a01b2_80d941fa8b134bd9975189dd357a0c99~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amina B. Callands</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>