funeral industry

Celebrating Friendship and Career Journeys: Our StoryCorps Interview

Last month, my best girlfriend and I were interviewed by StoryCorps. The interview was posted today…
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…
Are You Thinking of Hiring a Funeral Photographer?

Today, photographing the dead is making a comeback. But this time it’s not only the deceased…
Home Funerals

Today I participated in my second home funeral. The visitation was held in a magnificent estate…
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…
Fashion To Die For: How To Choose Your Last Outfit or Burial Gown

Have you ever uttered the words, “I wouldn’t be caught dead in that outfit!?” Well, you…
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…
The Saturday Evening Post Article

The article I wrote about the importance of keeping the funeral tradition alive is in the…