Nine Benefits of Hiring a Funeral Director
There’s a lot of “death hacks” and DIY options that all but eliminate the need for a funeral director. But, this doesn’t mean funeral directors are outdated and unneeded. Like taxes, wedding planning, buying a house or even giving birth, there’s a range of symbiotic DIY options and professional involvement. While it’s usually possible to […]
Deceased’s family uses his obituary to warn against heroin
“His brother, Andrew, and sister, Allie, wrote his obituary,” said Alex’s mother, Penny Hesse. “And they felt it necessary to let other people know this drug kills.” Obituary for Alex Michael Hesse Alex Michael, age 26, of Harrison. Passed away on January 29, 2015. He was born on December 1, 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio to […]
Five Ways Funeral Directors Can Bully Their Customers
There are bullies in every business. In the funeral industry — because of the customers emotional vulnerability and the fact that the purchases are often of high value — there’s a greater opportunity for bully funeral directors to exploit their customers. Back in elementary school, I learned a lesson about bullies: they gain their value […]