funeral service

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…
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…
Home Funerals

Today I participated in my second home funeral. The visitation was held in a magnificent estate…
How to Write Condolence Notes: 8 Tips That Might Come in Handy

I recently poured out my heart to a colleague about my guilt at two condolence notes…
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…