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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Funeral Directors Honored in Times Square
Read more: Funeral Directors Honored in Times SquareLast night, funeral directors from across the country were recognized in Times Square. We have been fortunate to represent funeral service in many ways over the years — in print, on podcasts, on television — but this was a first for us: appearing on the Times Square Jumbotron as part of The First Call national…
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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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