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Secrets Funeral Directors Wish Everyone Knew
Karen Roldan 10/29/25 Karen Roldan 10/29/25

Secrets Funeral Directors Wish Everyone Knew

Most people only step inside a funeral home a few times in their lives — when they lose someone they love. To them, it’s a place of sadness, quiet whispers, and formality.

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12 Common Funeral Myths Debunked: What You Really Need to Know
Karen Roldan 10/22/25 Karen Roldan 10/22/25

12 Common Funeral Myths Debunked: What You Really Need to Know

Death is one of the few universal experiences we all share, yet funerals remain one of the most misunderstood traditions. Because death is uncomfortable to talk about, misinformation and half-truths spread easily.

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Helping Children Understand Death and Funerals
Grief, Funerals and Children, Explaining Death to Children Karen Roldan 10/15/25 Grief, Funerals and Children, Explaining Death to Children Karen Roldan 10/15/25

Helping Children Understand Death and Funerals

When a loved one dies, the world can feel unsteady for everyone. But for children, the experience of loss is often confusing, frightening, and overwhelming in ways adults may not fully realize.

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A Day in the Life of a Funeral Director: Compassion, Care, and What Really Happens Behind the Scenes
Funeral Directing, Funeral Director Karen Roldan 10/8/25 Funeral Directing, Funeral Director Karen Roldan 10/8/25

A Day in the Life of a Funeral Director: Compassion, Care, and What Really Happens Behind the Scenes

People often ask me, “What is it really like to be a funeral director?” The truth is, this work is unlike anything else.

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What to Say (and What Not to Say) to Someone Who’s Grieving
Karen Roldan 10/1/25 Karen Roldan 10/1/25

What to Say (and What Not to Say) to Someone Who’s Grieving

When someone we care about is grieving, our first instinct is often to reach out with words of comfort.

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Do I Really Need Embalming? What Families Should Know
Karen Roldan 9/24/25 Karen Roldan 9/24/25

Do I Really Need Embalming? What Families Should Know

Losing someone you love is one of life’s most difficult experiences. In the midst of grief, you’re suddenly faced with an overwhelming list of decisions

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Understanding What Drives Funeral Costs
Karen Roldan 9/17/25 Karen Roldan 9/17/25

Understanding What Drives Funeral Costs

In my many years as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, I’ve seen families spend more than they needed to simply because they felt pressured,

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Suicide: Breaking the Silence, Lifting the Stigma
Karen Roldan 9/10/25 Karen Roldan 9/10/25

Suicide: Breaking the Silence, Lifting the Stigma

Suicide. It’s one of the last great taboos.

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Cremation vs. Burial: Costs, Traditions & How to Choose What’s Right for You
Karen Roldan 9/3/25 Karen Roldan 9/3/25

Cremation vs. Burial: Costs, Traditions & How to Choose What’s Right for You

Making decisions about final arrangements is never easy.

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Behind the Scenes at a Funeral Home: What Really Happens
Karen Roldan 8/27/25 Karen Roldan 8/27/25

Behind the Scenes at a Funeral Home: What Really Happens

For most people, funeral homes feel like mysterious places - join me behind the scenes.

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