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Heels in the Embalming Room: Breaking Stereotypes in Deathcare
Read more: Heels in the Embalming Room: Breaking Stereotypes in DeathcareRecently, while taping a podcast, the host asked us how we dress as funeral directors and whether what we wear has ever been an issue for us. That got us to thinking. Sure, we wear a lot of black, but there are the heels. Most people don’t imagine stilettos in the embalming room, or expect…
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How Funeral Service Helped Shape a Writer’s Voice
Read more: How Funeral Service Helped Shape a Writer’s VoiceI recently had the opportunity to speak with Tony Russo, the esteemed editor of Kates-Boylston’s Funeral Service Insider, about blending my career as a funeral director with my passion for writing. During our conversation, we explored how the unique experiences I encounter in funeral service provide so much insightful material for storytelling, offering a deeper…
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Exploring Friendship and Careers: An Interview with StoryCorps
Read more: Exploring Friendship and Careers: An Interview with StoryCorpsOur interview with StoryCorps launched today and is also being aired on NPR. It was truly enjoyable to share stories, reminisce about our careers, and discuss our friendship with listeners. These moments of reflection not only highlight our personal journeys but also underscore the importance of the connection we’ve built over the years. During the…
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Dressing as a Female Funeral Director: Finding Style
Read more: Dressing as a Female Funeral Director: Finding StyleImages of colorful outfits, vibrant patterns, and trendy accessories come to mind when most people think of fashion. However, fashion tells a different story for those of us in funeral service. The attire of a female funeral director often revolves around black suits and white blouses, embodying both professionalism and respect for the families we…
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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Articles About Women in Funeral ServiceThe notion of “young girls breaking into funeral service” being a novelty is outdated.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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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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A Dying Business
Read more: A Dying BusinessOne upon a time, a young woman walked into a funeral home in Queens, New York. She needed an after-school job to earn some money, while she worked her way through college, and the funeral home was hiring. She had dreams of one day becoming a great writer. Well, if not a great one, at…
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Our Latest Interview
Read more: Our Latest InterviewIn our recent interview with Authority Magazine, we reiterate the importance of funeral service & how we continue to uphold cherished traditions. Clearly, the Covid pandemic underscored (in a major way) what any funeral director can tell you: #funeralsmatter.
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Moonrise at Green-Wood Cemetery: A Night to Remember
Read more: Moonrise at Green-Wood Cemetery: A Night to RememberLast night, the Morte Girls attended Moonrise, a most unique event at Green-Wood Cemetery. It was a two mile stroll through the grounds, after dark, on a perfect fall evening . Along the way, we encountered performance artists stationed in and around some of Green-Wood’s many notable mausoleums and monuments. Food stations, too, were available.Our…
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RIP Dr. Jacquie Taylor
Read more: RIP Dr. Jacquie TaylorWe were saddened to learn about the recent passing of Dr. Jacquie Taylor. Funeral service lost an excellent champion in her. An educator, who was also licensed as a funeral director, Dr. Taylor truly “walked the walk and talked the talk” unlike so many others today. In 2013, I attended a continuing education seminar Dr.…
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