This photo, and its blurb, sparked this blog post. These days, so many newcomers to the funeral industry have declared themselves “experts.” A troubling –and embarrassing development–to true, bonafide industry insiders. They will tell you that the traditional funeral is dead, if you will pardon the pun, and that “green” is the way to go. AndContinue reading ““I Know Everything About the Funeral Industry” said the novice.”
Monthly Archives: March 2014
New York City’s Preeminent Jewish Funeral Director
The March issue of American Funeral Director contains my long and eagerly-awaited profile of Charles S. Salomon. He is a most interesting person whose career as a funeral director has been one that most people only dream about. In his 50 years as a funeral director, he’s handled the funerals of many prominent New Yorkers including Leonard Bernstein,Continue reading “New York City’s Preeminent Jewish Funeral Director”
