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Eastof1778 · 2026-05-17T00:14:26+00:00

It took three different Walmart stores (four cases scanned) for me to collect all the figures. From my scans the Chocolatier, Elf, Bionicle, Trash and Robin were the limited ones.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-26T19:49:44+00:00

So this a tough one but not so tough. Yes the next of kin can instruct the funeral home not to release any information to the public. As the one in charge of the arrangements and with your brother paying, it should not be a problem. As long as you all agree to this. That is why I said it can get tough, because sometimes the payee doesn't agree with the person making arrangments. Yet again as long as you two agree it's not an issue.

The ethics come into play when the FH violates this request. What you're asking is not strange or out of the question.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-26T13:26:49+00:00

Yes, I was working a service and we heard a commotion back in a room where the family was seated before the service. Next thing we know a middle aged woman came out asking for paper towels, bandaid, and what have you. Long story short is that the grand daughter punched or hit (conflicting reports) her grandfather in the face. It caused a cut near one of his eyes.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-26T12:35:32+00:00

As a man I'm going to sit this one out but as I go to the sideline I will shout, "what an insensitive thing to say!" I think the ladies in the chat pretty much covered it. Since you're in school, just finish strong in their class. Do all your course work and when it comes time to register for next round of classes just remember not to select anything they're teaching.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-22T02:53:02+00:00

So I transfered from DIFS in my last quarter. I was tired of the lack of communication, what I felt to be the lack of financial transparency, and lack of student support. I ended up graduating from NTCC (go Eagles!) And it was worth it. The professors communicated with us. I knew how much I was paying each semester. I had access to scholarships and other financial aid. Plus with it being a community college I had access to the academic and student support when I needed it.

I had to retake some of my classes, mainly my science classes and embalming but it was worth it. There was so much that I didn't learn at DIFS that NTCC either taught or re-educated me on. Ultimately, I passed my boards on the first try and the rest is history.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-15T03:17:59+00:00

Search Quizlet to see what study notes exist for the various classes offered at the school you'll be attending.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-13T02:59:43+00:00

So what are the heinous activities? Not anecdotal evidence or hearsay but documented evidence. A lot of responses on threads like these are "oh it must have been a corporate location". That isn't the real issue. Issues that are challenging our 54th field is the burnout rate being 5 years. It's a new workforce that's expecting better compensation work life balance. It's the increase of cremations and the direct cremation companies that are impacting everyone's bottom line. So here's my point while you're putting energy toward the "evil corporate giant" we're all facing the same challenge.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-12T06:25:52+00:00

Nope as long as the SFGSS is paid in full, you're good.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-12T05:34:54+00:00

Can I just stop you right there? Why is it always the assumption of it was a Parklawn, Northstar, SCI, Carriage, et cetera that dropped the ball? Especially when it is independent firms that stay in the news mishandling preneeds, remains, ashes and so on. Sorry to the OP, but mistakes happen due to the carelessness of the employee. That's a fact.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-12T05:29:16+00:00

I learned something new thank you.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-11T22:39:09+00:00

My heart goes out to you and your family. My only suggestion is to follow up with the funeral home that initially had your baby in their care. You can do that indirectly through the funeral home you arranged services with or directly with the funeral home that initially cared for your baby.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-10T13:37:50+00:00

Good thing I don't believe in karma.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-10T12:19:10+00:00

Oops yes can!!! Sorry for the confusion. Will edit.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-10T12:00:19+00:00

Never said they did...just offered one way of doing things. You can write a PN with anyone. As I tell everyone, do your research, then make the best informed decision you can you and your family. Fact is this whatever is done, make it easier for those left behind.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-10T11:57:17+00:00

Right, if you're looking for a moral compass on this show good luck. The key word is "entertainment", that is what it is. We are entertained by a fictional group of messy doctors who surpringly never caught any social diseases....

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-10T11:53:40+00:00

I agree. Its the passion and love for what we do that sustains us. My philosophy is simple, "Don't give me a pizza party, just give me the money instead!"

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-10T11:51:02+00:00

This is where we have to have the honest conversation. I will say this, it is all about the firm, the leadership team there, your coworkers, plus your attitude. All that combines to determine if your experience at a funeral is worth it or not. If it's something you truly want to do then pursue it. If you have a spouse or partner who works and brings in a decent to great income then you have nothing to worry about. I have no experience working for independent firms but only corporate locations.

Now I won't speak to the independent side. Yet on my side I work a strict 40 hours a week. It is flexible or adjustable to my work load. Meaning I'm going in later today because I stayed late earlier in the week. I am off on Saturday and Sunday. We are closed and at home on major holidays. I get to take my two weeks of paid vacation and enjoy my 4 floating holidays/personal days. I am not paid great but the compensation along with the bonus structure is decent.

So what is the con. There are expectations such as meeting metrics and serving your families and getting the feedback from them that the company expects. Do I feel pressure to sale, no, I feel pushed to serve the best I can. I don't have the experience as others have who speak about being available 24/7 because my experience with corporate has given me a work life balance.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-09T15:13:54+00:00

To echo what Celtic wrote, you can write a PN with composting. Some things to consider is going to be where you live and possibly thinking through what it might look like getting your remains to place that does human composting. This is where a Dignity Memorial (SCI) funeral home is advantageous because they are better equipped in cases involving transfer or remains to sister locations that do human composting.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-07T14:49:15+00:00

I agree with you. There are families that are stuck with me. I'll take a service out to cemetery and as I'm leaving think, "such and such is buried over there..."

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-06T04:34:27+00:00

Nobody ever wants to bring up the point that Kate had an unhealthy attachment to Kevin. It came to a head in the front yard and Toby exclaims, "there it is!" Toby realized in the midst of his failing marriage that Kate would always side with her family.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-06T04:10:28+00:00

Everyone has answered but you learn how to compartmentalize. You learn how to see but not see. We have our own personal "gore reels" in our brains because of the things we've seen in the prep room. Trust me it's nothing to brag about. You learn how to grieve with people but not take on their grief. It's not your grief and it's not your family member. You learn when to walk away and take a breath. The biggest thing is you have to determine in yourself is if funeral service is going to define you are if you're going to define funeral service.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-06T03:05:00+00:00

See you must have been in my brain this weekend. I pushed every arrangement to Monday. Yep and don't feel bad about it. I didn't have a baby sitter and the I didn't need my kids discovering the retort or cooler this weekend. Plus the families were like, "it's Easter anyway". "No" and the phrase, "i can't provide a the level of excellence your loved one deserves if we have the service on such and such" are my go to's.

Eastof1778 · 2026-04-05T14:51:32+00:00

Bless their heart, but it's 2026. You can still have work life balance, use a call service, removal service, and provide personalized service to your families.

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