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While half of Americans are celebrating, the other half are in mourning
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Tag Archives: Funeral Trade
”The Undertaking, Life Studies from the Dismal Trade” by Thomas Lynch
Read Funeral Director Thomas Lynch's book "The Undertaking, Life Studies from the Dismal Trade" for a real view inside funeral homes
I’m long overdue to review the unquestionably seminal The Undertaking, Life Studies from the Dismal Trade, a book with an inside view of funeral homes. The work is written from the perspective of no less than a funeral director, Thomas … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Cryonics, Final Rights: Reclaiming the American Way of Death, Funeral Director, Funeral Directors, Funeral Homes, Funeral Industry, Funeral Trade, Jessica Mitford, Michigan, Oxford, Seven Ponds Lakes, The American Way of Death, The Undertaking, Thomas Lynch, Thomas Lynch & Sons Funeral Homes
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Real Housewives of Atlanta Season Première
Phaedra buys a funeral home and Kandi creates “Bedroom Kandi”
SPOILER ALERT We all need to zone out now and again to give our brains a rest by indulging on some sort of mind candy. Since my day begins early in the morning and ends late each night with SevenPonds, … Continue reading
What is an Undertaker? An Interview with Patrick McNally: Part Two
"The Daily Undertaker" tells all
Patrick McNally is the inspired real-life funeral director behind the popular blog The Daily Undertaker, which explores ritual and art surrounding death and dying. In the the second part of our most in-depth “Professional Advice” yet, Patrick discusses the significance of … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Art, Funeral, Funeral Industry, Funeral Trade, Memorial, Memorial Service, Personalized Ritual
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