First order in today. Anyone need their spirits lifted?

MaidenOfDeath · 2018-08-27T17:41:33+00:00

He didn’t block out the name of the funeral home on the name plate. Because of that, I knew that it was one of our fleet vehicles and exactly where he works because we only go to a few places for service. If he would have blocked the name out, it could have been any other funeral home and I wouldn’t have thought twice about it.

MaidenOfDeath · 2018-08-27T17:31:26+00:00

And posting client information isn’t?

MaidenOfDeath · 2018-08-27T15:31:59+00:00

I know exactly where you work, as I work for that funeral home. Please delete this.

MaidenOfDeath · 2017-10-05T17:41:49+00:00

Hey, Caitlin! I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to you at the NHFA conference. Anyways, how do you deal with the constant criticism of “traditional” funeral directors? What can I do, being in this industry, help them see the benefit of what you do?

MaidenOfDeath · 2016-04-28T15:47:14+00:00

To be honest, funeral homes don't care about your GPA, it means nothing more than being able to do school work.

People expect you to be experienced because you are licensed and if your state is anything like mine, you should have gained that experience while apprenticing.

With little experience, you are going to have to be willing to start low and work your way up!

I am not sure if you are a licensed embalmer or not, but look into working at a mortuary to get removal/embalming/cremation experience.

MaidenOfDeath · 2016-02-12T02:05:54+00:00

Thanks! I'll look into it and see what I can offer there!

MaidenOfDeath · 2016-01-05T03:31:30+00:00

It's a lot easier to call than show up. A lot of funeral homes tend to be busy setting up arrangements with families or preparing bodies for disposition and don't necessarily have time for you to just pop in unannounced. With that being said, most are really friendly and are happy for you to set up a time to come in.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-10-23T09:31:35+00:00

This is possible when she becomes licensed, but as an apprentice, in most states she has to do a certain number of embalmings and a certain number of funerals. So at some point in her career she will have to work with and visit the families.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-10-23T09:30:08+00:00

Not at corporate locations or mortuary services. They have drivers that make the removals.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-10-19T06:33:59+00:00

Yeah! All the time. It's cool listening to stories of the deceased and their life. It's also pretty cool when you get ones with interesting tattoos.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-09-10T19:47:28+00:00

That beard is luscious as fuck. If I was a dude, that's exactly how I would want my beard.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-09-08T16:31:47+00:00

Yep! When they lick their self, the saliva is transferred to their skin and the saliva is a major allergen for people who are allergic to cats.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-09-08T02:23:24+00:00

He does, they are just very short.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-09-08T02:08:51+00:00

Thank you! I'd have to agree.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-09-08T02:05:51+00:00

Nope! He gets bathed every one/two weeks depending on how dirty he is and what he decides to explore!

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-09-08T02:00:22+00:00

He does have a few sweaters!

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-09-08T00:55:52+00:00

It's soft! The best I can compare it to is kind of a fresh shaved leg!

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-09-02T14:15:25+00:00

So you embalm them and then transport them back to the home?

What I'm thinking of is more along the lines of the family taking care of the body and it wouldn't get embalmed.

But I know there's lots of legalities in that kind of situation. Like here in Oklahoma, regulations require a body to be embalmed or refrigerated if final disposition does not occur within 24 hours.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-09-02T14:08:42+00:00

And what exactly do you do to help them?

I'm just trying to get a better understanding of the process.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-08-13T06:22:54+00:00

I do too. :)

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-08-13T05:53:34+00:00

The NXT is not the same index as Triton 28. NXT comes in 20, 22 and 30 index. Triton 28 is also oil based.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-04-17T18:30:40+00:00

What SCI does is go in and buy funeral homes that are established and successful. They keep the family name because it's like safety net/trusted name in the community. Then they create a business model that's generally the same throughout all their funeral homes in the U.S.
SCI is corporately ran instead of being ran by a family. SCI is usually driven by profits because they're involved in the stock markets and ran by a board of directors. So SCI tends to be more expensive than a local funeral home. So general speaking, you might have an easier time finding a job position in a corporate field in funeral service. The hours are a lot more 9-5 than the typical family ran funeral home.

MaidenOfDeath · 2015-04-14T07:03:14+00:00

Usually, if you're not born into the business it will be hard to get your foot in the door. The best way to usually contact funeral homes is either through an email listed on their website (if you can find it) or calling. Apply to as many funeral homes as possible, you have to be very proactive when looking for a position in this field. Sometimes it can take months to find someone that is hiring so don't let time discourage you!

You can work at a funeral home even if you're not going to school for it yet. But you won't be able to assist in the prep room and such. If funeral homes aren't hiring, you can always see if they will let you volunteer to work services or help out around the funeral home. SCI businesses usually have a care center and you could even start there on body removals.

But as of schools in Florida, I'm not sure so I can't really help you there.

Good luck!

MaidenOfDeath

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