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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On All Souls Day: Why Place Matters
Read more: On All Souls Day: Why Place MattersOn All Souls Day, this eloquent piece by Faith Bottum in The Wall Street Journal speaks to a subject that is near and dear to us, and one that I have often written about: what is lost when the dead are separated from the places that anchor memory, mourning, and remembrance.
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The Children of Green-Wood: Remembering Victorian Childhood Through Stone and Memory
Read more: The Children of Green-Wood: Remembering Victorian Childhood Through Stone and MemoryDuring the Victorian era, childhood was precious but also very fragile. Without antibiotics, vaccines, or modern medicine, families faced the constant risk of losing a child to illness, accidents, or epidemics. Infant and child deaths were common, and grief was a regular part of family life. Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn tells this story powerfully. The…
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Revisiting the Beginning of My Journey
Read more: Revisiting the Beginning of My JourneyIn this recent issue with The Sunset Post, it was fun to revisit the beginning of my journey in funeral service and reflect on how much has changed over the years. When I first entered the profession, I was one of very few women in the field. With a background in the biological sciences, I…
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Winterbottom & Sons: A Funeral Home in the Tenderloin
Read more: Winterbottom & Sons: A Funeral Home in the TenderloinNew 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…
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