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How to Dress Like a Funeral Director

As long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in fashion. Even as a teenager, I…
Wearing Many Hats, Finding Joy in the Juggle

Lately, life feels like a carousel of roles—funeral director, writer, mentor, creative entrepreneur. I just gave…
The Essential Role of Self-Care for Funeral Directors

As someone who wears multiple hats—funeral director, writer, and lifestyle blogger—my daily life is a blend…
Honoring Memories During Easter Celebrations

On Easter Sunday, I find myself reflecting on the significance of this season—not only as a…
Celebrating Friendship and Career Journeys: Our StoryCorps Interview

Last month, my best girlfriend and I were interviewed by StoryCorps. The interview was posted today…
Solemnity, Shopping and Studio 54

This morning’s funeral was a particularly sad one, as no one came to support the next…
A Day in my life —A Cemetery in the Snow, a Law Seminar and Stories to Tell

My day began early, as it always does. I’m a morning person, and I’ve found that…
12 Things No One Tells You About Being a Funeral Director

Much to my surprise, an article I wrote for BuzzFeed has –so far– garnered 25.4K views…
Green-Wood Cemetery’s Most Popular Tour Guide

My profile of Marge Raymond, Green-Wood Cemetery’s tour guide extraordinaire, is in the April issue of…
My Favorite Cemetery Travel Books

Autumn. A time for pumpkin picking, hayrides, apple cider – and exploring cemeteries. There’s an energizing crispness…
Cremation 101: What Do You Really Need to Know About That Funeral

There is no aspect of funeral service as misunderstood as cremation. The biggest misconception is that…
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…