September Evening Meeting

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and practical guidance on planning ahead.

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Firefly Café, 901B Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28562

Register: CWF September 1 Evening Meeting

Featured Speaker: Crystal Powers Odham, President of Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory

Program: From Both Sides of the Arrangement Table: What I’ve Learned About Life, Loss, and Planning Ahead

At our September Evening Meeting, Crystal Powers Odham will share professional and personal insights about the decisions families face after a death, including funeral and memorial preferences and the value of discussing final wishes in advance. Drawing on her experience as a funeral director and as someone who has faced loss personally, Crystal will offer practical guidance women can use to make things easier for the people they love.

Crystal Powers Odham is the President of Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory in New Bern and a licensed funeral director with more than 30 years of experience in funeral service. Throughout her career, she has helped families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments with compassion, honesty, and practical guidance. Her perspective became deeply personal following the unexpected death of her husband, giving her a unique understanding of both sides of the arrangement table. Crystal is passionate about helping individuals and families have meaningful conversations, document their wishes, and approach planning ahead as an act of love for the people they leave behind.

We hope you will join us for this meaningful and practical discussion.

Thank you to our Dessert Sponsor, Heather Thornburg, CWCA

Windermere Insurance Group

Registration is required. Registration deadline is 5:00PM on the Sunday before the meeting.

Meal Cancellation Policy:

 If you need to cancel and wish to receive a refund, the final cancellation deadline is 5pm the Sunday before the meeting. 

All cancellation requests and meeting registration questions must be sent to coastalwomensforumnb@gmail.com.  If you have not canceled your registration by the deadline, you will NOT receive a refund or credit.

We look forward to seeing you!