Fisher and Associates Consulting

10/01/2025

Another great article that explains water cremation.

What is water cremation and why did it take nearly seven years to bring it to Aotearoa?

In this episode, Belinda speaks with Debbie Richards, a former nurse and midwife who helped legalise water cremation in New Zealand. Her goal was to create a gentler, more sustainable and more affordable option for families at the end of life.

Debbie explains how water cremation works, what makes it so different and why this option is growing in popularity around the world. She also shares the deeply personal story behind her fight to bring this to life and what it took to get there.
If you're thinking about legacy, climate, or what it means to care even after someone has died, this conversation is for you.
Water Cremation Aotearoa New Zealand

Now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/33XjtCuoVGbr4zsRki8eF4

07/04/2025

This might be the best video yet on water cremation.

06/12/2025

What an amazing experience and great honor to be present watching water cremation become legalized in New Zealand. What started at the Mayo Clinic back in 2005 has now reached the southern hemisphere of the world.

'It's the first in the country, but there's going to be a few people not too far behind us.'

06/03/2025

Too good not to share!

America the Beautiful Week is marked in the first full week of June to honor the song “America the Beautiful” and celebrate all patriotic Americans. This year, it is held from June 2 to 8. Can you imagine that the lyricist and the composer of ‘America the Beautiful’ never met before they died? This revered song was composed by Katharine Lee Bates and organist and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward. The song was a top contender for the United States official anthem and favored over ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’ But, the latter was chosen as the national anthem in 1931.

05/16/2025

Dan's doing an amazing job in Florida educating health care professionals.

We love sharing our story with others, which is why we were thrilled to give a tour of our facility and educate our future nurses from the Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations, West Palm Beach, Florida. We are thankful to our neighbors at TrustBridge Hospice, who organized this.

05/03/2025

Happy Earth Day! Get out and enjoy this special day!

04/12/2025

We are so blessed to work with such wonderful families at the most difficult time in their lives. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to Tammy for sharing her experience at Gentle Water Cremation. Knowing we brought peace to her and her family during a heartbreaking time is the greatest reward. We appreciate your trust and feedback.

03/25/2025

Fun day yesterday! On my way back north today!

03/16/2025

I've spent the last two months at our Care Facility in West Palm Beach, FL. Welcome to our newest team member Dan Enea. Dan is a great addition to our staff.

12/23/2024

For some of you, there is 1 less family member to enjoy the holidays with. We are thinking of you ❤️‍🩹

12/10/2024

I was interviewed by the Rochester Post Bulletin.

Dean Fisher has spent decades of his life dedicated to informing and legalizing water cremation in the United States and internationally while pursuing his passion of mortuary science.

11/18/2024

Always be that person ❤️