Every business has its pitfalls … traps that can ensnare our lives and our relationships with ourselves, our family and our friends. Here are ten traps in the funeral industry that can hurt the personal lives of its workers. One. Perfectionism Mistakes are always magnified by a high level of emotional intensity. If you’re not […]
One. We’ll Disappoint You I suppose every friend will disappoint you once in a while; but funeral directors will probably do it more often. We might miss your birthday party, we might have to leave in the middle of dinner. Death has this way of keeping an untimely schedule. And as death’s minions, we’re tied […]
In the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 10, Jesus says to his twelve disciples, “And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.” Few Christians read Jesus’ command to “raise the dead” as something […]
One. No such thing as DIY. In many counties in the US, it’s difficult to get a permit to burn leaves, yet alone a human body. There are DIY funerals and green burials (which have a large degree of family and friend involvement), but when it comes to cremation you’ll need to use a cremation […]