When the Grief Follows You Home
Grief doesn’t always stay where it belongs. Sometimes it follows you home, sits quietly at your kitchen table, and waits until the house is still before it speaks.
How Funeral Directors Cope with Grief Themselves
Funeral directors are often described as calm, composed, and steady—especially in moments when others feel anything but.
The Most Unusual Funeral Requests I’ve Ever Received
Every family I meet has a story, and sometimes, the way they choose to honor that story is unlike anything I could have imagined.
Some requests are funny, some are touching, and a few are downright unconventional — but each one carries the same truth: there’s no “right way” to say goodbye.
Green Burials & Eco-Friendly Options: A Complete Guide
Lately, more and more people ask me about green burials and eco-friendly funeral options. They want simplicity. They want authenticity. And they want to care for the earth the way they cared for each other.
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.