Comments on: 10 Burdens Funeral Directors Carry http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/ Working at the Crossroads of this World and the Next Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Thiago http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/#comment-9724 Thiago Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:15:00 +0000 http://www.calebwilde.com/?p=4495#comment-9724 My best friend bounces between a few <a href="http://www.simplycremations.com" rel="nofollow">funeral homes in Victoria, BC</a>, and he's mentioned some of these things to me. It definitely seems like a tough lifestyle. I don't know if this a consolation, but you LOOK like a funeral director. An awesome one. My best friend bounces between a few funeral homes in Victoria, BC, and he’s mentioned some of these things to me. It definitely seems like a tough lifestyle. I don’t know if this a consolation, but you LOOK like a funeral director. An awesome one.

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]]> By: Not For One Second « A Simple, Village Undertaker http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/#comment-6739 Not For One Second « A Simple, Village Undertaker Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:51:59 +0000 http://www.calebwilde.com/?p=4495#comment-6739 [...] entitled Confessions of a Funeral Director about two weeks ago. The first article I read portrayed a very cogent and accurate description of what the life of a funeral director is like. The second article I read was [...] [...] entitled Confessions of a Funeral Director about two weeks ago. The first article I read portrayed a very cogent and accurate description of what the life of a funeral director is like. The second article I read was [...]

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]]> By: A Great Article on Coping as Funeral Directors http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/#comment-6660 A Great Article on Coping as Funeral Directors Sat, 28 Jul 2012 02:29:04 +0000 http://www.calebwilde.com/?p=4495#comment-6660 [...] to his blog, WHY NOT! There’s been an overwhelmingly positive response to my article “10 Burdens Funeral Directors Carry“.  We funeral directors carry a unique set of burdens.  And there’s ways — both positive [...] [...] to his blog, WHY NOT! There’s been an overwhelmingly positive response to my article “10 Burdens Funeral Directors Carry“.  We funeral directors carry a unique set of burdens.  And there’s ways — both positive [...]

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]]> By: 10 Ways Funeral Directors Cope http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/#comment-6583 10 Ways Funeral Directors Cope Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:51:47 +0000 http://www.calebwilde.com/?p=4495#comment-6583 [...] been an overwhelmingly positive response to my article “10 Burdens Funeral Directors Carry“.  We funeral directors carry a unique set of burdens.  And there’s ways — both [...] [...] been an overwhelmingly positive response to my article “10 Burdens Funeral Directors Carry“.  We funeral directors carry a unique set of burdens.  And there’s ways — both [...]

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]]> By: Tom http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/#comment-6575 Tom Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:59:00 +0000 http://www.calebwilde.com/?p=4495#comment-6575 From one funeral director to another, well said From one funeral director to another, well said

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]]> By: Katie Waggoner http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/#comment-6517 Katie Waggoner Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:43:00 +0000 http://www.calebwilde.com/?p=4495#comment-6517 I identify with much of this as a clergy person. Eh, who am I kidding. I identify with all of it. I identify with much of this as a clergy person. Eh, who am I kidding. I identify with all of it.

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]]> By: Ted Castle http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/#comment-6513 Ted Castle Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:47:00 +0000 http://www.calebwilde.com/?p=4495#comment-6513 Very well stated. As Funeral Directors we are 3D. We have dedication, determination, and desire to help other people in their time of need that we often neglect our on family. I'm proudand honored to be in this profession Very well stated. As Funeral Directors we are 3D. We have dedication, determination, and desire to help other people in their time of need that we often neglect our on family. I’m proudand honored to be in this profession

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]]> By: Jaydee414 http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/#comment-6503 Jaydee414 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:58:00 +0000 http://www.calebwilde.com/?p=4495#comment-6503 There is a great scene in "Godfather II", (taken as a package with "The Godfather", THE greatest movie ever; especially viewed from a business/personal enmeshment much like ours), wherein the Hyman Roth character states, "...and THIS is the business we have chosen!". I have often wondered in my 40 years of funeral service, if we chose it or if it chose us. There are many days, Caleb, where I feel as though I have a trailer hitch attached to my posterior, and most everyone is hanging on, hoping I can pull them through the quagmire of death, grief, small business management, family issues,logistics, trivialities, etc...Then I answer the next phone call, the compassion and sense of responsibility for my neighbors, community and friends re-emerges, and, indeed, we strap on the tie, button the coat, and respond as only we can. Why? "Because THIS is the business we have chosen." There is a great scene in “Godfather II”, (taken as a package with “The Godfather”, THE greatest movie ever; especially viewed from a business/personal enmeshment much like ours), wherein the Hyman Roth character states, “…and THIS is the business we have chosen!”.
I have often wondered in my 40 years of funeral service, if we chose it or if it chose us.
There are many days, Caleb, where I feel as though I have a trailer hitch attached to my posterior, and most everyone is hanging on, hoping I can pull them through the quagmire of death, grief, small business management, family issues,logistics, trivialities, etc…Then I answer the next phone call, the compassion and sense of responsibility for my neighbors, community and friends re-emerges, and, indeed, we strap on the tie, button the coat, and respond as only we can.
Why?
“Because THIS is the business we have chosen.”

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]]> By: Clamont http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/#comment-6501 Clamont Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:56:00 +0000 http://www.calebwilde.com/?p=4495#comment-6501 Love your blog. We own a home in a small town....relate to all stated above. Interestingly enough, my husband has always compared the stress of the job to planning a wedding in just a few days. Such a great comparison! Thanks for your blog. Keep up the great articles! Love your blog. We own a home in a small town….relate to all stated above. Interestingly enough, my husband has always compared the stress of the job to planning a wedding in just a few days. Such a great comparison! Thanks for your blog. Keep up the great articles!

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]]> By: Griecov http://www.calebwilde.com/2012/07/10-burdens-funeral-directors-carry/#comment-6497 Griecov Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:13:00 +0000 http://www.calebwilde.com/?p=4495#comment-6497 Thank you Caleb for your great article. I am the sister of a Funeral Director who works in Georgia. I have always loved and respected my brother for the service her provides to others at the worst point in their lives, the loss of a loved one. I finally realized just how much you all are really affected by what you do when my brother performed the service for our younger brother who passed away at age 35. Needless to say it was one of the worst days of our lives collectively. The way my brother dealt with the awful situation and took care of my mother, and other brothers and sisters, especially me was something that I will never forget. My two brothers were extremely close and to watch the dignity and professionalism her portrayed that day made me look at what he does in a completely different way. I don't know that my brother realizes how much my family loves and respects him for the situations he is presented with daily. So I would like to say to all Funeral Directors out there, the job you do is one that few people truly understand but should know that it demands decorum, a true love of others and a huge heart. To my brother, Rob, I love you. Thank you Caleb for your great article. I am the sister of a Funeral Director who works in Georgia. I have always loved and respected my brother for the service her provides to others at the worst point in their lives, the loss of a loved one. I finally realized just how much you all are really affected by what you do when my brother performed the service for our younger brother who passed away at age 35. Needless to say it was one of the worst days of our lives collectively. The way my brother dealt with the awful situation and took care of my mother, and other brothers and sisters, especially me was something that I will never forget. My two brothers were extremely close and to watch the dignity and professionalism her portrayed that day made me look at what he does in a completely different way. I don’t know that my brother realizes how much my family loves and respects him for the situations he is presented with daily. So I would like to say to all Funeral Directors out there, the job you do is one that few people truly understand but should know that it demands decorum, a true love of others and a huge heart. To my brother, Rob, I love you.

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