alexandra mosca

Where the Famous Rest: Reflections from the Front Row of Farewell

I’ve stood in cathedrals, temples, and on city streets, notebook in hand. As a funeral director…
Spooky Season Guide: Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown Highlights

🎃 When autumn arrives and the leaves turn bright colors in the Hudson Valley, Sleepy Hollow…
Personal Style and Remembrance: A Funeral Director’s Insight

“My mother’s signature color was emerald green. She said it both honored her Irish heritage and…
Creating a Beautiful Summer-Themed Memorial Service

My colleague, Michael Rizzotto, the manager of a Brooklyn, New York, funeral home, recently shared a…
Celebrate the Golden Days of September

With Labor Day Weekend behind us, many declare that summer is over. Suddenly, it’s all about…
Labor Day Weekend Outfit Ideas

Two months have passed in a flash. We’ve moved from July 4th Weekend to Labor Day…
Transitioning Your Wardrobe: Ralph Lauren Essentials

There’s something irresistible about shopping for fall. After a hot summer spent in cotton and linen,…
National Book Lovers Day: Celebrating the Magic of Reading

From a young age, reading has been one of my greatest passions. Books opened entire worlds…
Sunday in the Cemetery

Yesterday, on what was a brilliant summer Sunday, I wandered the tranquil paths of two favorite…
Why Sea Salt and Wood Sage is a Summer Essential

I was recently at the Jo Malone counter at my local Bloomingdale’s and struck up a…
Finding Peace: A Day at the Beach

There is nothing like a day at the beach or a walk along the shore, with…
Summer Fragrances: Your Passport to the Perfect Summer Scent

Summer is a magical time for me, and I love everything about it – the beach,…