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Care You Can’t Buy: The Value of Relationship in Funeral Service
People often assume choosing a funeral director is a simple, transactional decision—pick a place, sign a few papers, and the rest somehow takes care of itself. But from where I stand, behind the arrangement desk and beside the grieving, the choice is far more intimate than most people realize. And when a family chooses a…
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The Lip Balm That’s Saving My Winter Skin
It’s been an usually cold December in New York —we even woke up to a few inches of snow today. Whenever the temperature drops like this, my skin dries out instantly, and my lips become the most noticeable part of that. So, every winter, I become a person who stashes lip balm everywhere: on my…
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The Eppig Mausoleum: A Legacy of Family and Emotion
This morning, I saw that my article, “A December Gathering,” is now the most-read piece on the publishing company’s website. I was surprised at first, but upon reflection, it makes sense. Writing about the Eppig mausoleum at St. John Cemetery was one of those rare times when my work as a funeral director and as…
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The Essential Role of Self-Care for Funeral Directors
As someone who wears multiple hats—funeral director, writer, and lifestyle blogger—my daily life is a blend of deep emotional engagement, creativity, and the pursuit of self-expression. Providing support to families during one of their most difficult times demands a mental fortitude that can often take its toll. In a field where sorrow is a constant…
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Dynamite Connections: A Funeral Director and Stuntwoman’s Friendship
There was a time when I was invited on talk shows around the country because of what was then considered a unique career for a woman: funeral director. One of those talk show appearances led to a close friendship. One April, I was invited to appear on Detroit’s popular morning show, Kelly & Company, along…
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Discover Head Spas: Unlock Healthier Hair with Scalp Treatments
Last summer, one of my girlfriends told me about a new hair and scalp treatment she had tried at a salon exclusively devoted to scalp health. Shortly after that conversation, I read an article in Newsday, our local paper, titled “Long Island head spas: What to expect at the trendy new experience.” What Are Head Spas?…