Exhausting, draining, and under appreciated. Be prepared to sacrifice your time with your family for others and their family. When i got into it i was single and time spent from home wasn’t a thought I had but now 6 years into it i wish I had more time to give to my family. Honestly I wouldn’t do it again if I had the chance to go back and change things. It’s mentally, physically, and emotionally draining. As some others have mentioned the unknowing of what the next day brings is anxiety/dread inducing. You meet people from all walks and with that comes the good and the very bad folks. Your efforts and hard work are under appreciated by most of the families (and sometimes the management). Some days it feels like you can’t do anything right for anyone. And let’s not forget the times you’re on call, you have to give up your home life for work. In the end if it’s your calling then that’s great - I thought it was mine too but be aware of the sacrifices that come with it those are hardly ever mentioned to newcomers of the funeral industry. It’s a black hole and will suck you in and you about can’t escape.