Death Care Industry
New Federal Rules Regarding Patient Access To Medical Records
Learn Your Rights Healthcare providers have a legal obligation to provide access to medical records both while a patient is alive and after death. Almost every week, I speak to a family whose loved one died, was denied access to medical records, and has no idea why their loved one passed. This is both an ethical wrong and…
Read More#1 Yelp Rated and Most 5-Star Google Reviews
Affordable and Dignified Sunshine Cremation’s Prepaid and At-Need cremation plans are designed to be all-inclusive, dignified, and affordable. While our plans are value-oriented, we are never “cheap” and always attempt to provide a dignified service. These are just two reasons that Sunshine Cremation is #1 Yelp Rated and has the most 5-star Google Reviews of…
Read MoreDon’t Get Sick In Florida!!
Hospital Rankings Earlier today, U.S. News published its annual Best Hospitals Honor Roll and not a single Florida-based hospital was ranked nationally in the top 20. It is surprising that Florida does not have a single hospital in the top 20, since Florida is the third most populous state in the nation and is relatively affluent. …
Read MoreThe Mystery of Inflight WiFi Explained
Wifi Explained I know that explaining how airplanes get inflight WiFi and streaming TV is not an obvious topic for a funeral home. I send you emails on diverse topics because it is my goal to help you live a richer, healthier, and more fun life. And, sometimes I pick topics based upon “stuff” that…
Read MoreYes, Jews With Tattoos Can Be Buried In A Jewish Cemetery
When I was 16 years old, I decided it would be fun to convince my parents that I wanted to get a tattoo. I bought magazines featuring tattoo artists and started cutting out feature articles and leaving them around the house where my mother would notice. At first, my mother ignored me. But it was too…
Read MoreSolar & Wind Energy Powered Electricity
Now is perhaps the most exciting time to be alive ever!!! I am confident that most types of cancer will be eradicated during the lifetimes of my children, communicable diseases (such as COVID-19) will be a thing of the past, and renewable energy will become the norm (thereby reducing the cost of energy and…
Read MoreWhat Is A Direct Cremation?
What Is A Direct Cremation? A direct cremation means cremating the body with no prior viewing or ceremonial activities. Direct cremation is a straightforward and respectful way to honor a loved one without a traditional funeral service. This approach simplifies arrangements and helps reduce costs, allowing families to plan a personalized memorial service later if…
Read MoreThe Single Smartest Thing You Can Do If You Own Real Estate In Florida
If you own real estate (including your home), the single smartest thing you can do to save money and protect your estate is to change the form of deed to a Lady Bird Deed. As you may know, I am a lawyer (licensed in Florida, New York, and Connecticut), and I know something about real estate,…
Read MoreDon’t Make This Common Mistake and Risk Future Coverage
Medicare is one of the most important government benefits for seniors. But the Medicare program is complicated, and there are important decisions that every Baby Boomer needs to make. And, the wrong decision may create irreversible harm later in life. The reason seniors need to make decisions is that Medicare does not pay all medical expenses. Without supplemental…
Read MoreDon’t Eat Cicadas if Allergic to Shellfish
Sometimes life is stranger than fiction. A few days ago, the FDA felt the need to warn people with shellfish allergies not to eat cicadas. I have a simpler suggestion – DON’T EAT CICADAS EVER!!! According To The New York Times… The advice from the Food and Drug Administration comes as the current group of cicadas, known as Brood…
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