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My Life as a Funeral Director: Embracing the Unspoken

I’ve been reading through old funeral trade magazines lately, flipping through interviews with funeral directors who’ve…
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…
Embracing Life: A Funeral Director’s Guide to Beauty and Fashion

When I first decided to start a lifestyle blog, it felt daunting. My colleagues and friends…
Grieving at the Holidays: Through the Eyes of a Funeral Director

Some call it “the happiest time of the year,” but it can feel like jingle hell…
The Myth of Running Out of Cemetery Space

One of the prevailing myths is that we, as a country, are running out of cemetery…
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…
No Funeral for the Funeral Director? That Can’t Be Right!

Last month, on a cold February morning, I attended the funeral Mass of a colleague. As…
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…
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…
10 Creative Ways To Keep Funeral Costs Down

Funerals can be expensive. There’s no doubt about that. In 2017, the median cost of a…
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…