Was the fact that Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster’s remains were not decomposed when she was exhumed to move her to a new shine mean she lived closer to Christ as the Catholic Church claims? Or is there more going on here?
Incorrupt or Not? Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster Lived a Saintly Life Read More »
Funeral directors know, when someone dies, things can happen quickly and all of a sudden there are a lot of plates spinning in the air all at once. Almost all of the plates stay spinning by the funeral director and support staff, and the precision dance that is a funeral service happens and another life is honored in whatever way the family and friends chose. BUT…
Things Funeral Homes Should Always Consider Regarding a 3rd Party Cremation Partner Read More »
When your organization can routinely embrace changes of all types and sizes, and use them as catalysts for process improvement, relationship-building, and personal development, then you (and your employees) are doing something right.
When it Comes to Change—Practice Makes Perfect Read More »
The embalmers of Belgium and Germany are truly on the frontlines of embalming. As we lament the death of embalming in the US, perhaps we need to observe its growth across the ocean and think about how we can be reminded of its roots.
Embalming’s New Front Line Read More »
There’s always a lot of discussion amongst embalmers about the chemicals they use, the cosmetics they like, and the techniques they deploy in restoration. When we think of embalming, we can easily call to mind that related sciences are chemistry, biology, anatomy, and microbiology, but what about physics? Occasionally you will see someone post a question in an online forum about what pressure people like to use during injection, and invariably the answer is “slow and low.” The “slow” is in reference to the rate of flow or speed of the embalming solution and the “low” is addressing the pressure of the injection. Let’s take a look and decide if this answer is a reasonable one.
Bernoulli and the Prep Room Read More »
It’s not just for crime scene investigators!
Identification and chain of custody Read More »
“Funeral service doesn’t wait” is a statement that I have recently fallen in love with because it describes my week. It describes the debates with my wife, it explains the important moments missed for others. This phrase is the look on my kid’s face when I tell them I have to leave to go to work at odd hours. It’s a phrase that explains a lot but yet is so simple. It’s hard to understand I guess if you are not in the trenches day in and day out. My modern-day stressors are extremely tough to explain to those that are not in the industry. Remember what we do is different from most.
Funeral Service Doesn’t Wait Read More »
The best way to meet and exceed today’s consumer expectations is to check our ego at the door of the funeral home. Funeral service could easily go the way of the VHS tape if we don’t evolve and provide what our families really want and need.
How Checking Your Ego At The Funeral Home Door Can Help You Remain More Relevant Read More »
It’s that time of year again, the holiday that seems to be made specifically for funeral service professionals— Halloween! Because most of us fall somewhere on the Spooky SpectrumTM whether it be full on costuming and partying or simply enjoying a scary movie and handing out candy, Halloween is a holiday that is popular amongst our
Funeral Directors and Halloween—to Celebrate or not to Celebrate? Read More »
Are embalmers really finding clots in deceased people caused by the Covid vaccine?
COVID-19 and Blood Clots—True or Clickbait? Read More »
Because of its black plumage, its eerie croaking call, and the fact that it prefers to eat the decaying flesh of already dead animals, the raven is often associated with death and bad luck. However, its symbolism is complex. As a talking bird, the raven also represents prophecy and insight.