alexandra mosca

In a Book

I’ve been mentioned in newspapers, magazines, and even on television (as a Jeopardy question), but it…
The Art of Giving a Eulogy – Share the Best Stories and Get Personal About It

Over my long career as a funeral director I’ve heard more than my fair share of…
Me llamo Neuva York

A couple of years ago, I received a call from Francesc Peiron, a reporter from La…
Can Long-Term Friendships Endure in Later Life?

Our girlfriends see us through the best and worst of life. In times of heartbreak, failure,…
How to Write Condolence Notes: 8 Tips That Might Come in Handy

I recently poured out my heart to a colleague about my guilt at two condolence notes…
Fashion To Die For: How To Choose Your Last Outfit or Burial Gown

Have you ever uttered the words, “I wouldn’t be caught dead in that outfit!?” Well, you…
6 Important Facts We Can Learn from the Funeral of President George H.W. Bush

Some insist that traditional funerals are a thing of the past. But the funeral of President…
Aging, Ambition, and Late Bloomers: The Goals That Push Us Onward After 60

Ambition has been defined as “a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring…
What It’s Like to Work as a Funeral Director

“What’s it like to work as a funeral director?” This is a question I’ve been asked…
8 Important Things You Need to Know About Arranging a Funeral

Arranging a funeral is something we will likely all have to deal with at some point.…
The Saturday Evening Post Article

The article I wrote about the importance of keeping the funeral tradition alive is in the…
F. Scott Fitzgerald

At the grave of one of my literary idols. The closing words to “The Great Gatsby”…