EP38 - Talking About Death Won’t Kill You — But NOT Talking Might Cost You (with Jacqueline Scoggins)

What if the one topic your family avoids is the one thing you’ll never get a second chance to do right? 💔

In this powerful episode of the Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast, I sit down with Jacqueline Scoggins, funeral planning consultant, speaker, and author of Empowered Funeral Planning: A Practical Guide to Funeral Planning Without Pressure.

We talk honestly about:

🔹 Why talking about death isn’t morbid—it’s empowering

🔹 The costly chaos that happens without a plan

🔹 How to normalize end-of-life conversations

🔹 Steps to create a funeral plan that reflects your wishes 💐

Jackie shares her personal story and professional insight with clarity, humor, and compassion. If you’ve ever said, “We’ll deal with it later”—this is your wake-up call. 🚨

👤 About Jacqueline Scoggins:

Founder of Serenity Funeral Planning Consultants, Jackie empowers families to make confident funeral decisions—before or during crisis. Her mission is to provide support without pressure, helping you plan with purpose, clarity, and peace of mind.

📍 www.funeralplanning4u.com

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🎧 P.S. Found this helpful? Check out more episodes of the Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

💬 If your loved one is considering senior living and you’re unsure what to do with their home — let’s talk:

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