April is National Donate Life Month, and this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast continues our Donate Life Series. In this episode, we speak with two funeral directors, Bob Arrington and Sean Kimmins, about their personal journeys into the funeral industry and why supporting organ donation is important for funeral directors.
Bob Arrington, the Founder and President of Arrington Funeral Directors, has also served as the Past President of the National Funeral Directors Association and is an Advisory Board Member of Tennessee Donor Services. He shares his experience of working with families who have made the decision to donate their loved ones’ organs after death and how it can bring a sense of closure to those left behind.
Sean Kimmins, a licensed funeral director and embalmer at Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home, shares his firsthand experience of receiving a kidney donation from a living donor. He talks about how organ donation can give hope to those facing transplantation and how it can provide closure for families who have lost loved ones.
If you want to learn more about organ donation or register as a donor, you can visit the Tennessee Donor Services website at donatelifetn.org or donatelife.net. Another resource to explore is bethegifftoday.com. It is essential to spread awareness about organ donation and encourage others to consider becoming donors to save lives.
Bob and Sean’s stories provide valuable insights into the impact of organ donation on both donors and recipients in the funeral industry.
It’s crucial that we educate ourselves on organ donation and its importance in saving lives. By registering as a donor or spreading awareness about the process, we can help ensure that those in need receive life-saving transplants.
Organ donation is not just about saving lives but also providing comfort to families who have lost loved ones. As funeral directors, we play an important role in helping these families navigate this difficult time.
In conclusion, this episode highlights the importance of supporting organ donation for both individuals who have received transplants and their families who have lost loved ones through death.
We must continue to spread awareness about organ donation during National Donate Life Month and beyond so that everyone has access to life-saving medical treatments when they need them most.
