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Doc & Jacques: Final Arrangements – Funeral Traditions and Choices

November 02, 2025

In this episode of the Doc & Jacques radio variety show, Dr. Gigi Reed MD and Jacques Kepner are joined by Mary Fox and Jake Boulay from Redwood Memorial Chapel to explore funeral planning. The conversation covers practical and legal considerations around funeral arrangements, including options for burial and cremation, the roles of funeral professionals, and the increasing popularity of green burials. They emphasize the benefits of pre-planning funerals to ease the burden on families and clarify state laws on ash scattering and private burials, offering compassionate, informative insights into after-death planning.

Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner

Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. Other music composed and performed by Dan Springen.

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