Funeral Service

I have had the unique opportunity to merge my two careers – as a writer and a funeral director – in a distinctive manner that many may find surprising. The delicate balance between celebrating life and honoring those who have passed allows me to view the world through a unique lens. Each day, I navigate both the realms of creative expression and profound loss, which has led to a wealth of compelling experiences and stories. Here are some tales from my “other” life, where the art of storytelling meets the sacred duty of remembrance.

A Summer-Themed Memorial Service
A Day in the Life of a Funeral Director
Planning a Memorial Service
Personal Style and Remembrance
Grieving at the Holidays
The Art of Personalizing Funerals
The Front Row of Farewell
What No One Tells You About Being a Funeral Director
No Funeral for the Funeral Director
How to Choose Your Last Outfit
The Art of Giving a Eulogy

To Preplan or Not to Preplan, That is the Question

Myths About Green Burial: A Funeral Director’s Perspective

Remember These 8 Useful Tips After a Loved One Dies

Cremation 101: What Do You Really Need to Know

Unlocking the Realities & Myths About Funeral Service

What it’s Like to Work as a Funeral Director

8 Important Things You Need to Know About Arranging a Funeral

What You Need to Know When Considering a Home Funeral

The Funeral of George W. Bush

The Cremation Has Taken Place. Now What?

Post Pandemic Funeral Service – Can We Find Some Normalcy?

10 Creative Ways to Keep Funeral Costs Down

Remembering Nelson DeMille

What to Know About Choosing a Cemetery

Keep the Funeral Tradition Alive

StoryCorps: Celebrating Friendship & Career Journeys

A Tale of Two Restaurateurs

There’s Space for LI Burials for Years to Come

An Inside View of the Pandemic

How to Write Condolence Notes