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.
Funeral Service
Care You Can’t Buy
My Life as a Funeral Director
The Front Row of Farewell
A Summer-themed Memorial Service
StoryCorps: Celebrating Friendship & Career Journeys
A Day in the Life of a Funeral Director
Remembering Nelson DeMille
Grieving at the Holidays
Personal Style & Remembrance
What No One Tells You About Being a Funeral Director
The Art of Personalizing Funerals
No Funeral for the Funeral Director
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
A Tale of Two Restaurateurs
The Cremation Has Taken Place. Now What?
To Preplan or Not to Preplan, That is the Question
Myths About Green Burial: A Funeral Director’s Perspective
What You Need to Know When Considering a Home Funeral
10 Creative Ways to Keep Funeral Costs Down
What to Know About Choosing a Cemetery
How to Write Condolence Notes
How to Choose Your Last Outfit
The Funeral of George W. Bush
8 Important Things You Need to Know About Arranging a Funeral
What it’s Like to Work as a Funeral Director
12 Things to Know About Planning a Memorial service
