About Jeff Corcoran:
Jeff Corcoran never planned to build a company in the funeral and bereavement space. After attending several funerals in a short period of time and noticing how little had changed in the industry over generations, he began asking a simple question: why are we preserving bodies more carefully than stories?
That question eventually led him to create Kinwood, a modern celebration-of-life company that helps families preserve memories, values, life lessons, and family history through digital films and recorded interviews. Today, Jeff works with families across Canada to create lasting digital heirlooms that help future generations stay connected to the people and stories that shaped them.
Key Topics:
- Preserving family history
- Legacy beyond money
- Digital heirlooms
- Family storytelling
- Celebration of life planning
- End-of-life conversations
- Retirement legacy
- Capturing wisdom and life lessons
Summary:
Retirement often prompts us to think about what we’ll leave behind. While financial planning plays an important role, there is another form of legacy that is often overlooked: our stories.
In this conversation, Jeff Corcoran explains why family history disappears so quickly and how retirees can preserve their experiences, values, and life lessons for future generations. The discussion also explores changing attitudes toward funerals, memorials, and celebrations of life, offering practical ideas for creating lasting, meaningful memories.
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