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Heartwarming Farewell: Horse and Carriage Funeral
Read more: Heartwarming Farewell: Horse and Carriage FuneralI recently served a family at my funeral home, Jurek-Park Slope, who rented a horse and carriage for their mother’s funeral. It was the first time in all my years in business that one of my families requested this special touch. The woman’s daughter told me that her mom had always wanted this unique tribute,…
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The Spritz Cookie Recipe
Read more: The Spritz Cookie RecipeThe pink granite monument of Naomi Miller-Dawson in Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery is topped by what appears to be an open cookbook. There, etched across two stone pages, is her prized recipe for Spritz cookies, preserved for future generations.
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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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Sure, Let’s Dumb it Down Some More
Read more: Sure, Let’s Dumb it Down Some MoreLast spring, the New York State Funeral Directors Association sent licensed NY State funeral directors a survey about creating a new –and unlicensed –position: funeral director’s assistant. When the survey responses were tallied, the results showed a majority against creating such a position. Seemingly, that was not the desired result. So, we were all asked…
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We Compost Trash, Not Our Mothers
Read more: We Compost Trash, Not Our Mothers“I visited Auschwitz a couple times. Always the guards will tell you, people ask, what happened to the remains? Well, you know what happened? The farmers came from around and used it as a fertilizer,” said Bishop DiMarizio in an interview.
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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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Let’s Be Truthful
Read more: Let’s Be TruthfulAnother potential hurdle in the job market is the proposed change in New York State’s licensing regulations. The state is considering allowing non-licensed individuals to handle removals. We, as experienced professionals, view this as a significant mistake. Allowing unlicensed individuals to perform tasks that require a license undermines the professionalism of our industry. Moreover, it…
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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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I Want to Watch
Read more: I Want to WatchAn essential component of our role as funeral directors is to maintain the sanctity of our work and protect the privacy of those in our care. Something that continues to trouble me is the prurient interest some have in the most private part of funeral service. “I want to watch. Can I?” It is an…
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