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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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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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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