female funeral director
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Solemnity, Shopping and Studio 54
This morning’s funeral was a particularly sad one, as no one came to support the next of kin at the graveside. It was marked by profound loneliness and sorrow, where the absence of friends and loved ones was deeply felt. The weather matched the somber mood perfectly, with gray, cold, overcast skies as if the…
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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 the hours between 5:00 and 7:00 AM are an ideal time for writing, especially with my busy and often intense days at the funeral home. During these early hours, my mind is fresh, and there are typically no incoming…
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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 in five days. You can read the article on their site (with their title change): I’m A Funeral Director And These Are The 12 Parts Of The Job I Can Honestly Say Nothing Prepares You For
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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 American Cemetery & Cremation magazine. Marge been giving tours at Green-Wood Cemetery for almost two decades and is a favorite of visitors. But that’s not all: she’s also a singer, who has sung with some famous recording artists. In…
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My Favorite Cemetery Travel Books
Autumn. A time for pumpkin picking, hayrides, apple cider – and exploring cemeteries. There’s an energizing crispness in the air, and the cooler temperatures are perfect for long walks. In fact, taphophiles (cemetery enthusiasts) will tell you that the fall, with its cornucopia of vibrant colors, is prime time to rediscover (or discover for the first…
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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 cremation precludes any and all funeral services. In a recent Twitter post, a woman commented that when her time came she wanted to be cremated because “no one would get [her] bangs right.” Clearly, she was under the false…