Dialogues About Death

Dialogues About Death | E31 How to Trade Your Professional Suit for a Mission of Mercy

What happens when a funeral director steps out of the professional suit and into a global mission of compassion? In this episode of the Dialogues About Death Show, Chris Miller shares the unforgettable story of an encounter in Armenia with 10 Iranians, 18 Californians, and one very specific prayer that changed everything. Join us Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9am Pacific for a conversation about grace, courage, and what it really means to love your neighbor. Tune in and see why sometimes the most powerful missions begin when we stop leading with titles and start leading with mercy. 1. Hear the story behind the mission:Chris shares a powerful real-life moment from Armenia that shows how mercy can break down fear, titles, and assumptions. 2. Learn what happens when grace shows up first:This episode is a reminder that people are often more alike than the headlines say, and that healing can start in the most unexpected places. 3. Walk away inspired to live your own mission of mercy:Whether you work in a profession, lead a family, or just feel stuck in your role, this conversation will challenge you to love your neighbor in a bigger way. Chris will also be answering these and a variety of questions that have been submitted, plus sharing interesting stories from the deathcare industry, so join us Friday at 9:00am PT to ask questions and get your questions answered LIVE! And if you would be so kind, please share this with a friend who might be blessed with this information or have questions too, as they can get them answered during the show and it might bring them comfort. This show is hosted by our local Funeral Director, Chris Miller, owner of Thomas Miller Mortuary and Crematory, in Corona, CA. Tune in to hear his perspective on preparing for what's to come, plus hear stories about what has happened behind the scenes of a family mortuary and crematory, since he grew up in the family business. . . . . . . #ThomasMillerMortuary [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/thomasmillermortuary/?__tn__=*NK-R] #Memories [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/memories/?__tn__=*NK-R] #dialogues [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/dialogues/?__tn__=*NK-R] #grief [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/grief/?__tn__=*NK-R] #death [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/death/?__tn__=*NK-R] #realtalk [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/realtalk/?__tn__=*NK-R] #funeralservices [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/funeralservices/?__tn__=*NK-R] #funeraldirector [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/funeraldirector/?__tn__=*NK-R] #funeral [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/funeral/?__tn__=*NK-R] #funeralplanning [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/funeralplanning/?__tn__=*NK-R] #behindthescenes [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/behindthescenes/?__tn__=*NK-R] #Legacy [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/legacy/?__tn__=*NK-R] #CitizenoftheYear [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/citizenoftheyear/?__tn__=*NK-R] #DialoguesAboutDeath [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/dialoguesaboutdeath/?__tn__=*NK-R] #FD66 [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/fd66/?__tn__=*NK-R] #FD1139 [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/fd1139/?__tn__=*NK-R]

Dialogues About Death | E30 How to Celebrate Love While Processing Grief on Valentine’s Day

We are celebrating the 30th episode of the 'Dialogues About Death' Show: "How to Celebrate Love While Processing Grief on Valentine’s Day" Tune in for this conversation, as Chris has a unique perspective as a widower. We talk about: 1. What’s one small thing someone can do to honor a lost loved one without being emotionally drained? 2. How can parents talk to children about Valentine’s Day when someone important is missing? 3. How do you handle invitations or social plans when you’re not sure you’ll be able to participate? 4. How can someone use self care and healthy boundaries to protect their emotional energy on Valentine’s Day? 5. What do you say to friends or coworkers who want to help, but don’t know what to do or say? And if you would be so kind, please share this with a friend who might be blessed with this information or have questions too, as they can get them answered during the show and it might bring them comfort. This show is hosted by our local Funeral Director, Chris Miller, owner of Thomas Miller Mortuary and Crematory, in Corona, CA. Tune in to hear his perspective on preparing for what's to come, plus hear stories about what has happened behind the scenes of a family mortuary and crematory, since he grew up in the family business. . . . . . . #ThomasMillerMortuary [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/thomasmillermortuary?__eep__=6%2F&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZxeBu2olhtUD53M0yFhqVEZqwaWprApjJAaEWvAufqvmPA7OHA3Fv4yezocfqGG8Ft8T916rFPMLfSGgsg4oXjMdrEYHyIhU9MYFDtg0sw5JJBSIOdwIy-3H5dYokp43zahUNov4z4gb8U_1-LfRbLqcG66OOoZtpL2Cj0Kdf30Q&__tn__=*NK-R] #Love [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/love?__eep__=6%2F&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZxeBu2olhtUD53M0yFhqVEZqwaWprApjJAaEWvAufqvmPA7OHA3Fv4yezocfqGG8Ft8T916rFPMLfSGgsg4oXjMdrEYHyIhU9MYFDtg0sw5JJBSIOdwIy-3H5dYokp43zahUNov4z4gb8U_1-LfRbLqcG66OOoZtpL2Cj0Kdf30Q&__tn__=*NK-R] #Loss [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/loss?__eep__=6%2F&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZxeBu2olhtUD53M0yFhqVEZqwaWprApjJAaEWvAufqvmPA7OHA3Fv4yezocfqGG8Ft8T916rFPMLfSGgsg4oXjMdrEYHyIhU9MYFDtg0sw5JJBSIOdwIy-3H5dYokp43zahUNov4z4gb8U_1-LfRbLqcG66OOoZtpL2Cj0Kdf30Q&__tn__=*NK-R] #Memories [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/memories?__eep__=6%2F&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZxeBu2olhtUD53M0yFhqVEZqwaWprApjJAaEWvAufqvmPA7OHA3Fv4yezocfqGG8Ft8T916rFPMLfSGgsg4oXjMdrEYHyIhU9MYFDtg0sw5JJBSIOdwIy-3H5dYokp43zahUNov4z4gb8U_1-LfRbLqcG66OOoZtpL2Cj0Kdf30Q&__tn__=*NK-R] #Grief [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/grief?__eep__=6%2F&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZxeBu2olhtUD53M0yFhqVEZqwaWprApjJAaEWvAufqvmPA7OHA3Fv4yezocfqGG8Ft8T916rFPMLfSGgsg4oXjMdrEYHyIhU9MYFDtg0sw5JJBSIOdwIy-3H5dYokp43zahUNov4z4gb8U_1-LfRbLqcG66OOoZtpL2Cj0Kdf30Q&__tn__=*NK-R] #ValentinesDay [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/valentinesday?__eep__=6%2F&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZxeBu2olhtUD53M0yFhqVEZqwaWprApjJAaEWvAufqvmPA7OHA3Fv4yezocfqGG8Ft8T916rFPMLfSGgsg4oXjMdrEYHyIhU9MYFDtg0sw5JJBSIOdwIy-3H5dYokp43zahUNov4z4gb8U_1-LfRbLqcG66OOoZtpL2Cj0Kdf30Q&__tn__=*NK-R] #death [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/death?__eep__=6%2F&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZxeBu2olhtUD53M0yFhqVEZqwaWprApjJAaEWvAufqvmPA7OHA3Fv4yezocfqGG8Ft8T916rFPMLfSGgsg4oXjMdrEYHyIhU9MYFDtg0sw5JJBSIOdwIy-3H5dYokp43zahUNov4z4gb8U_1-LfRbLqcG66OOoZtpL2Cj0Kdf30Q&__tn__=*NK-R] #realtalk [https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/realtalk?__eep__=6%2F&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZxeBu2olhtUD53M0yFhqVEZqwaWprApjJAaEWvAufqvmPA7OHA3Fv4yezocfqGG8Ft8T916rFPMLfSGgsg4oXjMdrEYHyIhU9MYFDtg0sw5JJBSIOdwIy-3H5dYokp43zahUNov4z4gb8U_1-LfRbLqcG66OOoZtpL2Cj0Kdf30Q&__tn__=*NK-R] https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/burial?__eep__=6%2F&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZxeBu2olhtUD53M0yFhqVEZqwaWprApjJAaEWvAufqvmPA7OHA3Fv4yezocfqGG8Ft8T916rFPMLfSGgsg4oXjMdrEYHyIhU9MYFDtg0sw5JJBSIOdwIy-3H5dYokp43zahUNov4z4gb8U_1-LfRbLq

Dialogues About Death | E29 How to Heal Together - The Real Power of Grief Counseling & Workshops

Join host Chris Miller THIS Friday, January 9th at 9am Pacific for the 29th episode of the 'Dialogues About Death' Show as we explore "How to Heal Together: The Real Power of Grief Counseling & Workshops" Tune in LIVE for this conversation, as Chris will have a special guest, Victoria Stephan, from a local non-profit "The Stephan Center" and they will be talking about the Grief Workshop that is happening on Saturday, January 10th! We'll talk about: **Can healing happen in a group of people who’ve been there? **Nervous about speaking... could you just come as a listener? **Who benefits from a grief workshop? **Will I leave with both emotional support and practical tools? **Should I bring a photo or comfort item? Chris and Victoria will also be answering these and a variety of questions that have been submitted, plus sharing interesting stories. Join us at 9:00am PT to ask questions and get your questions answered LIVE! And if you would be so kind, please share this with a friend who might be blessed with this information or have questions too, as they can get them answered during the show and it might bring them comfort. This show is hosted by our local Funeral Director, Chris Miller, owner of Thomas Miller Mortuary and Crematory, in Corona, CA. Tune in to hear his perspective on preparing for what's to come, plus hear stories about what has happened behind the scenes of a family mortuary and crematory, since he grew up in the family business.

Dialogues About Death | E28 How to Make the Holidays Easier, Practical Ways to Cope, Plan & Heal

Join host Chris Miller this Friday, December 12th at 9am Pacific for the 28th episode of the 'Dialogues About Death' Show as we explore "How to Make the Holidays Easier: Practical Ways to Cope, Plan & Heal" We hope you'll tune in LIVE for this conversation, as Chris will answer questions like: - When the first holiday without a loved one arrives, what are three practical coping moves to get through the day without feeling overwhelmed? - For people who’ve never talked about funeral wishes, what’s a gentle script or opening line they can use with parents or a partner? - How can people support friends or neighbors who are grieving over the holidays? Like what to say, what to avoid, and one small thing that really helps? - How can families turn pre-need planning into a positive conversation... one that honors values rather than feeling morbid? - For parents caring for children during their first holiday after loss, what age-appropriate ways can they explain absence and keep traditions gentle and safe? Chris will also be answering these and a variety of questions that have been submitted, plus sharing interesting stories from the death care industry, so join us at 9:00am PT to ask questions and get your questions answered LIVE! And if you would be so kind, please share this with a friend who might be blessed with this information or have questions too, as they can get them answered during the show and it might bring them comfort. This show is hosted by our local Funeral Director, Chris Miller, owner of Thomas Miller Mortuary and Crematory, in Corona, CA. Tune in to hear his perspective on preparing for what's to come, plus hear stories about what has happened behind the scenes of a family mortuary and crematory, since he grew up in the family business. . . . . . . #ThomasMillerMortuary #Memories #dialogues #grief #death #realtalk #burial #cremation #obituary #funeralservices #funeraldirector #funeral #funeralplanning #behindthescenes #Legacy #CitizenoftheYear #DialoguesAboutDeath #HolidayLoss #LeaveALegacyOfLove #Love #FD66 #FD1139

Dialogues About Death | E27 How to Use Food, Music & Rituals to Remember and Heal

In episode 27 of the "Dialogues About Death" Show we will explore “How to Use Food, Music and Rituals to Remember and Heal.” Whether you’ve lost someone recently or simply want to deepen your understanding of meaningful remembrance, this episode will shine a light on how food, song and ritual can knit together memory, celebration, and comfort. Some of the questions we'll discuss are: 1. Music often evokes strong emotions and memories. In what ways can choosing particular songs or creating a playlist become a ritual that honors life, helps those grieving, and opens a space for healing? 2. Many rituals around death are traditional and public ...but what are small everyday rituals families can use (in the home, kitchen, playlist, memory box) to keep a relationship with the deceased alive, not just in memory but in practice? 3. How do cultural traditions (for example food offerings, music styles, ancestral rituals) shape the way families remember and heal ...and how might families adapt or personalize these traditions when they don’t neatly align with their own background or beliefs? Watch the episode HERE on our Facebook page or YouTube Channel and join the conversation! Hope you'll come on live to watch, ask questions or just enjoy... invite a neighbor, tell a friend, and let’s build the kind of community that helps us all thrive! #Legacy [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/legacy?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXlcFf_RxuyOiBhnX-Rp_Xg5f7d5_pSd4xo-IFDM7LWYzuFhP33B0Y2laPfXl7EzEmpxlX7jDZvT0mws9FcGzppNGBpCgDNm8fzJE-3uxl8g9niptkx-hh78ILVdGOvKsLOOM9lmJ-WFyuma73ImIHoTFpjP3rvODXJEzwpGYV-BoGSP4hNT2B3Qjj-K5z3kvE&__tn__=R]-R] #FuneralHomeNearMe [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/funeralhomenearme?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXlcFf_RxuyOiBhnX-Rp_Xg5f7d5_pSd4xo-IFDM7LWYzuFhP33B0Y2laPfXl7EzEmpxlX7jDZvT0mws9FcGzppNGBpCgDNm8fzJE-3uxl8g9niptkx-hh78ILVdGOvKsLOOM9lmJ-WFyuma73ImIHoTFpjP3rvODXJEzwpGYV-BoGSP4hNT2B3Qjj-K5z3kvE&__tn__=R]-R] #CrematoryNearMe [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/crematorynearme?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXlcFf_RxuyOiBhnX-Rp_Xg5f7d5_pSd4xo-IFDM7LWYzuFhP33B0Y2laPfXl7EzEmpxlX7jDZvT0mws9FcGzppNGBpCgDNm8fzJE-3uxl8g9niptkx-hh78ILVdGOvKsLOOM9lmJ-WFyuma73ImIHoTFpjP3rvODXJEzwpGYV-BoGSP4hNT2B3Qjj-K5z3kvE&__tn__=R]-R] #CoronaFuneralHome [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/coronafuneralhome?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXlcFf_RxuyOiBhnX-Rp_Xg5f7d5_pSd4xo-IFDM7LWYzuFhP33B0Y2laPfXl7EzEmpxlX7jDZvT0mws9FcGzppNGBpCgDNm8fzJE-3uxl8g9niptkx-hh78ILVdGOvKsLOOM9lmJ-WFyuma73ImIHoTFpjP3rvODXJEzwpGYV-BoGSP4hNT2B3Qjj-K5z3kvE&__tn__=R]-R] #InlandEmpireFuneralHome [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/inlandempirefuneralhome?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXlcFf_RxuyOiBhnX-Rp_Xg5f7d5_pSd4xo-IFDM7LWYzuFhP33B0Y2laPfXl7EzEmpxlX7jDZvT0mws9FcGzppNGBpCgDNm8fzJE-3uxl8g9niptkx-hh78ILVdGOvKsLOOM9lmJ-WFyuma73ImIHoTFpjP3rvODXJEzwpGYV-BoGSP4hNT2B3Qjj-K5z3kvE&__tn__=R]-R] #FamilyOwnedFuneralHome [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/familyownedfuneralhome?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXlcFf_RxuyOiBhnX-Rp_Xg5f7d5_pSd4xo-IFDM7LWYzuFhP33B0Y2laPfXl7EzEmpxlX7jDZvT0mws9FcGzppNGBpCgDNm8fzJE-3uxl8g9niptkx-hh78ILVdGOvKsLOOM9lmJ-WFyuma73ImIHoTFpjP3rvODXJEzwpGYV-BoGSP4hNT2B3Qjj-K5z3kvE&__tn__=R]-R] #FD66 [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fd66?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXlcFf_RxuyOiBhnX-Rp_Xg5f7d5_pSd4xo-IFDM7LWYzuFhP33B0Y2laPfXl7EzEmpxlX7jDZvT0mws9FcGzppNGBpCgDNm8fzJE-3uxl8g9niptkx-hh78ILVdGOvKsLOOM9lmJ-WFyuma73ImIHoTFpjP3rvODXJEzwpGYV-BoGSP4hNT2B3Qjj-K5z3kvE&__tn__=R]-R] #FD1139 [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fd1139?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXlcFf_RxuyOiBhnX-Rp_Xg5f7d5_pSd4xo-IFDM7LWYzuFhP33B0Y2laPfXl7EzEmpxlX7jDZvT0mws9FcGzppNGBpCgDNm8fzJE-3uxl8g9niptkx-hh78ILVdGOvKsLOOM9lmJ-WFyuma73ImIHoTFpjP3rvODXJEzwpGYV-BoGSP4hNT2B3Qjj-K5z3kvE&__tn__=R]-R]