Alexandra K. Mosca and Doris V. Amen are licensed funeral directors in New York City, known for their expertise and unique experiences. They are trusted voices in their field, helping people navigate the funeral process. They provide valuable content on their website and serve as role models for aspiring female funeral directors.
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The Home Economics Skills I Never Thought I’d Use Again
Read more: The Home Economics Skills I Never Thought I’d Use AgainIf you had told my seventeen‑year‑old self that the sewing projects I muddled through in high school Home Ec would one day come in handy at a funeral home, I would’ve laughed you out of the room. Back then, I was focused on getting a passing grade and not stitching my fingers together. I certainly…
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Green-Wood Cemetery’s Shocking Shift: Human Composting
Read more: Green-Wood Cemetery’s Shocking Shift: Human CompostingWe never thought we’d see the day. Green-Wood Cemetery—a national landmark, a place revered for preserving history, art, and memory—now plans to offer human composting. What an absolute disgrace. A stain on their legacy. And let’s be honest: this is the third bad decision in less than a year. Those familiar with the cemetery know…
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Care You Can’t Buy: The Value of Relationship in Funeral Service
Read more: Care You Can’t Buy: The Value of Relationship in Funeral ServicePeople often assume choosing a funeral director is a simple, transactional decision—pick a place, sign a few papers, and the rest somehow takes care of itself. But from where we stand, behind the arrangement desk and beside the grieving, the choice is far more intimate than most people realize. And when a family chooses a…
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The Power of Legacy: Stories from the Eppig Mausoleum
Read more: The Power of Legacy: Stories from the Eppig MausoleumThis morning, I saw that my article, “A December Gathering,” is now the most-read piece on Kates-Boylston’s (the parent company of ‘American Cemetery & Cremation’ magazine) website. I was surprised at first, but upon reflection, it makes sense. Writing about the Eppig mausoleum at St. John Cemetery was one of those rare times when my…
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