The Morte Girls

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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A fun new interview with one of Brooklyn's many widely-read local newspapers. A long walk along the shore on Labor Day weekend -- two best friends, two funeral directors, one shared calling. New York’s funeral homes have always held remarkable stories—some solemn, some surprising, all deeply human. And unearthing old stories from the colorful early days of funeral service in NYC is one of my writing pleasures. This month in American Funeral Director, I explore one of the most colorful: Winterbottom & Sons on Sixth Avenue. It’s a funeral home whose history is as vivid as the Tenderloin around it. From gamblers and jockeys to the funeral of a beloved dog, these forgotten corners of funeral service are such fun to explore. In the early years of my funeral service career, I was also doing some modeling. Still, when Playboy approached me with an offer to appear in a pictorial, I was conflicted. Many warned it would destroy my career as a funeral director. The account formerly known as The Morte Girls has shifted to a new name—Mortuary, Memoir & Monuments—and will continue to feature our collaborative posts and insights from our decades in funeral service. It will also expand to include more photos and information about historic cemeteries, reflecting the broader landscape of the work to which we’ve devoted our lives. Today’s post is a fun one—an unexpected mix of Hollywood lore, cemetery history, and the quiet, behind‑the‑scenes world of funeral service. It’s the kind of story we love sharing: a reminder that even in the most familiar places, there are always hidden corners, surprising connections, and lives whose legacies continue to ripple outward in ways we don’t always expect. It’s bad enough that overpaid, egotistical Hollywood has produced yet another biased “exposé” about funeral service — this time packaged as a dire warning about a so‑called “death boom.” But what’s worse, what’s genuinely disheartening, is that some in funeral service have gotten behind it. Yesterday's world-famous Mermaid Parade was pure magic. I had family come to town, and met up with old friends on the boardwalk. It was a perfect New York day. A great start to summer.

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