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Human Composting is a No-Go in New York
Read more: Human Composting is a No-Go in New YorkIn recent years, there has been a growing movement towards alternative methods of burial and funeral practices, with one of the most controversial being human composting. This alternative method of disposition, which involves converting human remains into soil, has generally been met with controversy and opposition. Proponents argue that it is an environmentally friendly and…
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The Dangers of Information Overload: The Impact on Funeral Service
Read more: The Dangers of Information Overload: The Impact on Funeral ServiceFuneral service is a sacred and dignified profession, largely characterized by confidentiality due to its delicate nature. As with many fields, there exists a necessary behind-the-scenes component to our work. Nevertheless, there seems to be an increase in information being posted on social media accounts under the guise of “transparency”. Such posts are predominantly driven…
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Debunking Misleading Articles About Women in Funeral Service
Read more: Debunking Misleading Articles About Women in Funeral ServiceThe notion of “young girls breaking into funeral service” being a novelty is outdated. Currently, half of mortuary school graduates are female, rendering such stories irrelevant. We don’t find it surprising to encounter female professionals in other fields, so there’s no need to perpetuate such old-fashioned ideas when discussing funeral service.
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12 Things No One Tells You About Being a Funeral Director
Read more: 12 Things No One Tells You About Being a Funeral DirectorMuch to my surprise, an article I wrote for BuzzFeed has –so far– garnered 25.4K views in five days. You can read the article on their site (with their title change): I’m A Funeral Director And These Are The 12 Parts Of The Job I Can Honestly Say Nothing Prepares You For
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The Art of Personalizing Funerals: Creating a Meaningful Goodbye
Read more: The Art of Personalizing Funerals: Creating a Meaningful GoodbyeFuneral services have long been seen as traditional and standardized. However, in recent years, personalization is becoming increasingly important for many people. This trend highlights the desire for a more intimate and meaningful farewell, one that captures the essence of the person and celebrates the person’s life. The trend is driven, in part, by the…
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No Funeral for the Funeral Director? That Can’t Be Right!
Read more: No Funeral for the Funeral Director? That Can’t Be Right!Last month, on a cold February morning, I attended the funeral Mass of a colleague. As I sat in a pew, listening to the priest’s homily, in which he referenced the deceased’s work for the community, my thoughts turned to another colleague – and friend – we lost a month earlier. Andrea was a legend…
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Another Well-Known Public Figure With No Public Funeral
Read more: Another Well-Known Public Figure With No Public FuneralWhen Barbara Walters died on December 30, 2022, at the age of 93, the world took notice. Although she had not had a public presence in some time, the death of the legendary broadcast journalist saddened people around the world. The decision to have no public funeral for Barbara Walters shortchanged so many who wanted…
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The Sad Reality: Human Composting is Now Legal in New York
Read more: The Sad Reality: Human Composting is Now Legal in New YorkIt’s a sad day when legislation passes that allows for the composting of humans. It shows a lack of respect for values and traditions, and makes a mockery of the sanctity of life. This is not something that the average person wants. It’s just so much hype. We seriously doubt this will ever take off…
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Thriving As A Woman In a Male-Dominated Industry
Read more: Thriving As A Woman In a Male-Dominated IndustryFuneral service is no longer a male-dominated industry. In fact, across the country, females outnumber males in mortuary schools. It was not always like that. In our latest interview, we tell what it was like when we began our careers in funeral service, and how we chose to work in harmony with our male colleagues.
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Because That’s the Way We’ve Always Done It
Read more: Because That’s the Way We’ve Always Done ItYesterday, I was chatting with a colleague I had not seen in some time. She comes from a long line of funeral directors, one of which was her grandmother, and was married to a popular funeral director for many years until his death. She’s a busy funeral director, and rarely uses social media. But she…
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