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”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

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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

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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

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The Detroit Triangle of Death Changes

How cryonics, aid-in-dying, and the state of the funeral trade came to be known

  The passing of Jack Kevorkian on Friday was particularly profound for me; not only because I hold a special place in my heart for the issue he championed, aid-in-dying — but also because Kevorkian resided in Michigan, near my … Continue reading

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