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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Women in Funeral Service: Breaking Barriers Together
Read more: Women in Funeral Service: Breaking Barriers TogetherWe didn’t set out to be trailblazers. We were just two young women who felt called to a field most people once only whispered about. Back then, the funeral industry still carried the not-so-quiet assumption that men handled the logistics, the decisions, the “serious” parts — and women, if they were present at all, were…
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Charlie Salomon: The Influencer of Funeral Service
Read more: Charlie Salomon: The Influencer of Funeral ServiceMy story about Charlie Salomon appears in this month’s ‘American Funeral Director.’ It’s the second time I’ve had the honor of writing about him. Honestly, even ten stories wouldn’t be enough to show who he is. These days, when being an “influencer” is a job, Charlie is the real deal. He has handled some of…
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Including Pets in Funerals: Lola’s Heartwarming Story
Read more: Including Pets in Funerals: Lola’s Heartwarming StoryLola, a female Pit Bull, belonged to the 32-year-old deceased son of a family I was serving. The family asked if we were pet‑friendly, and of course we are. So Lola came to the wake and stayed the entire time, quiet and steady, as if keeping vigil. The next morning, we were heading to the…
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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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