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Elaine & Jimmy: A Tale of Two Restaurateurs

During a recent conversation about iconic New York City restaurants, I mentioned Elaine’s. “Elaine’s? Never heard of…
Me llamo Neuva York

A few years back, I got a call from Francesc Peirón, a journalist at La Vanguardia,…
What to Know About Choosing a Cremation Urn

Cremation urns have come a long way from the days of ornate, claw-footed brass urns with…
What You Need to Know When Considering a Home Funeral

In 1911, when newspaper publisher and journalist Joseph Pulitzer died, he was waked in the library…
How To Feel Beautiful, Stylish and Resilient at 90

I am one of Iris Apfel’s 1.6 million Instagram followers. In a society that worships youth, and…
Lessons You Can Learn From a Tour In Your Local Cemetery

If you’re looking to explore your roots, or just want to soak up some regional history,…
12+ Things You Should Know About Planning a Memorial Service

Two summers ago, my cousin Elizabeth died. Her death was sudden and occurred less than two…
What To Know About Choosing a Cemetery

Recently, I arranged a funeral for the husband of a woman named Arlene. The couple did…
Moonrise at Green-Wood Cemetery

I spend a lot of time in cemeteries–in both my capacity as a funeral director and…
Post Pandemic Funeral Service – Can We Find Some Normalcy?

As the winter of 2020 turned to spring, the death toll from Covid-19 seemed insurmountable. For…
R.I.P. Regis Philbin

Years back, I was a guest on Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee. It was a…
Home Funerals

Today I participated in my second home funeral. The visitation was held in a magnificent estate…