Female Funeral Directors – The Morte Girls

Heels in the Embalming Room: Breaking Stereotypes in Deathcare

Recently, 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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Celebrating National Book Month: Why ‘Let’s Call Her Barbie’ Matters

In August, I wrote a National Book Lovers Day post for my personal website about a favorite new book—’Let’s Call Her Barbie’. So, when American Funeral Director magazine asked me to share a top new book for National Book Month, my answer was easy. Barbie was more than a doll; she was, and remains, a…
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Exploring Friendship and Careers: An Interview with StoryCorps

Our 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

Images 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

The notion of “young girls breaking into funeral service” being a novelty is outdated.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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A Dying Business

One 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

In 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

Last 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

We 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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Five Things

Five Things I’ve learned in my long career as a funeral director I was pleased to share my view of funeral service with Life. Death. Whatever., gleaned from the work I’ve done, the experiences of my colleagues, and the perspective of the thousands of families I’ve served over the years. Despite what you may read…
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