If you’re in death care (or any type of caretaker position, paid or unpaid), you probably already have these superpowers. In fact, most of us only know how to use our superpowers for others, but we hardly ever use them for ourselves. As we all face this pandemic and the unknowns that come with it, […]
Nearly two weeks ago, our funeral home was notified of the death of a 47-year-old woman named Diane (both the name and circumstances have been changed to protect privacy). After talking with Diane’s daughter, I scheduled the family to come into the funeral home the following day at 2 PM to make funeral arrangements. On […]
Every time I write a story, I always change names, circumstances, and any identifying factors. This story — like most others — is less about “Dan” and more about what he taught me. The funeral home’s business line rang and — in my normal fashion — I answered, “Hello. Wilde Funeral Home. Caleb speaking.” “Hi, […]
Kids and death. Okay, guys. Here’s how I talk to Jeremiah about death. I tell him that I don’t have all the answers. I tell him that it makes me scared too. And when someone we love inevitably dies, I won’t hide my tears from him. Because I want to give him permission to cry […]
Anyone else have trouble validating their own pain and problems because “there’s always people who have it worse?” 🙋🏻♂️ — So, I’m riding shotgun with @nicwilde while she tries on new jeans at @express. Those of you who have walked through this valley know this particular challenge. I mean, I totally love my wife, even […]