News & Events
Kalfel Invited to Speak at 2012 Funeral Directors Convention
Jesse Kalfel will be a speaker at the 2012 Funeral Directors Convention and Expo at the Taj in Atlantic City, September 19 and 20. Kalfel, author of So You’re Cremated, Now What? will share the results of his survey that asked consumers why they chose cremation over ground burial. He will discuss what drove their decision, and what advice and information they sought from funeral directors and other sources. Kalfel also will address what motivates people to choose one funeral firm over the other, emerging consumer trends, types of marketing strategies, the impact of social media, and how funeral directors can extend their firm’s business opportunities through non-traditional services
Time Capsule Stores Ashes and More!
Heritage Capsule offers a leak-proof capsule that provides maximum protection and preservation of your loved one’s cremated remains as well as personal notes, optional DNA samples and electronic storage. Just think, your embarrassing e-mails, the book that was never published, and all your iTunes can be stored digitally so that one day archaeologists can discover how truly interesting one person (you) represented the human race. And with your DNA, who knows what life forms can be created from your essence and be put in a 23rd century zoo.
“So You’re Cremated…” Reviewed by The Midwest Book Review
“If you’re just going to be dust, may as well be fun dust. “So You’re Cremated … Now What?: Over One Hundred Creative Ways to Scatter Your Ashes and Other Useful Information” is a book dedicated to creatively disposing the last of your earth remains after death. Cast into items ranging from lawn ornaments or diamonds, space travel, and more, Jesse Kalfel tells people they can make a statement even from beyond the grave. “So You’re Cremated… Now What?” is a choice pick for those who want to express themselves even when they’re gone.”
from Greenspan’s Book Shelf
Jesse to Give Talk at the Newburyport Library, January 24 at 2 pm
The Newburyport Library will host a reading by Jesse of his book, Sunday, January 24 at 2:00 pm. The library is located at 94 State Street, Newburyport MA 01950. Tel: (978) 465-4428.
Autographed copies will be available at the reading.
Check Out the Boston Globe article on Jesse and his book: Sunday, December 6
Ron Reagan invited Jesse to his December 18 AirAmerica Radio Show.
The Ron Reagan Show airs between 6 and 9pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday and can be accessed through live streaming at www.airamerica.com also follow us on twitter@ronreaganshow and on Facebook.
Jesse Kalfel, interviewed on The Home Stretch Thursday, November 19, 11:45 AM,
Host: Debbie Alan
Brentwood, TN
http://www.onthehomestretch.com
TUNE INTO THE LIVE TEST SHOW, MONDAY NOV. 9, AT 9PM, EST
Antubert, Host will interview Jesse
http://www.trx.mydigitaledge.com/
Humorous and compelling commentary and discussion about current events, pop culture and more.
Jesse was on THE LUNCH & JUDY SHOW! Saturday, November 14 Live on WTBQ Radio 1110 AM radio
The show airs from 3:00PM to 4:00PM. (The Only Independent Radio Station Serving All of Orange County and Northern New Jersey)
Jesse to read from his book “So You’re Cremated … Now What?” at the Newbury Library, Wednesday November 4, at 6:30 pm.
The Newbury Library will host a reading by Jesse of his book, Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 pm. The library is located at Lunt Street, Byfield, MA 01922. Tel: (978) 465-0539. Go to www.newburylibrary.org for additional information. Autographed copies will be available at the reading.
Jesse was interviewed on the Morning Show with Sam and Shari on LA Talk Radio, Thursday, October 22.
LA Talk Radio is Internet radio. You can listen or download Jesse’s chat with Sam and Shari on their Morning Show.
Listen to Jesse interviewed on Dr. Blogstein’s Halloween Special Radio Happy Hour, Tuesday, October 27, 9:00 PM, ET
Dr. Blogstein’s Radio Happy Hour is a weekly internet radio program that airs live each Tuesday night at 9:00 pm Eastern. The Radio Happy Hour is described as “quick witted, high concept and laugh inducing conversation. Plus interviews with some of the biggest (and wackiest) names in movies, music, TV, sports, books, politics and the net.” Hosted by Dr. Blogstein and Dangerous Lee, the Radio Happy Hour also includes a group of regulars and semi-regulars but mostly irregulars.
Jesse to read from his book “So You’re Cremated … Now What?” at the Newbury Library, Wednesday November 4, at 6:30 pm.
The Newbury Library will host a reading by Jesse of his book, Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 pm. The library is located at Lunt Street, Byfield, MA 01922. Tel: (978) 465-0539. Go to www.newburylibrary.org for additional information. Autographed copies will be available at the reading.
Stay Tuned: Jesse invited to chat with host Jordan Rich on the Jordan Rich Show, on WBZ, News Radio 1030, in November.
Sign up for the “So I’ve Got These Ashes and Need To Do Something With Them” Cruise Spring, 2010.
Wondering what to do with the “cremains” of a loved one? Send them off with a memorial at sea. Join Jesse Kalfel, author of So You’re Cremated . . . Now What?, for an ash scattering ceremony off the Newburyport coastline on Spring of 2010 (exact date to be determined), on board the Yankee Clipper.
Organized in collaboration with Harbor Tours, Newburyport, Kalfel’s unusual ocean cruise coincides with the launch of his book.
“We must, as human beings, have a ritual and meaningful closure after someone dear to us has passed away. We need that memorializing,” said Kalfel. “Many people struggle with how to achieve that when there isn’t a traditional burial or funeral ceremony.”
When his 97-year-old mother expressed her wish to be cremated rather than buried, Kalfel was inspired to research and consider the options for handling cremated remains, whether they’re one’s own or the ashes of a loved one. And his lighthearted book presents information and ideas in a way that makes the serious topic so approachable that it could end up being the central conversation for your next family reunion or a night out with friends.
Kalfel’s “So I’ve Got These Ashes And Need To Do Something With Them” cruise provides a way for people to memorialize their loved ones, including pets, with a nondenominational ceremony at sea. It also provides an opportunity for people who had ashes left to them with no instructions. Participants are encouraged to bring photos to share with others on board.
The 2 hour cruise will depart from the west end of the Newburyport Boardwalk (next to the Black Cow Restaurant). The first 40 people to register will be able to join this cruise. The cost is $25.00. All proceeds go towards the cost of hiring the boat.
If you are interested in participating, contact Jesse at events@crematednowwhat.com.
For more information about Harbor Tours, visit http://www.harbortours.com