Your dog is just beautiful! You are so lucky to have him! Please treasure every moment you have to spend with him. My dog was the one true friend I had in this world, and now that he's gone I feel so lost and alone. He was hit by a car. I found out he was gone yesterday (Friday) morning, and I haven't been able to stop crying since. I don't know why I am telling you, a complete stranger, all of this, but after having watched so many of your videos I kind of feel like I know you! You seem so knowledgeable and compassionate. I think you do a very inportant job. I don't know how you deal with being surrounded by sadness and grief all day though. You must be a very strong person. If I were dealing with the loss of a loved one, I would hope that there was someone there like you to help me through it. You seem like such a kind person. I know that you are very busy, but if you have a moment, and you have a few words of advice for me on how to cope with the loss of my best friend I would really appreciate it. He was really my only friend. And I feel very alone in the world now, and I feel like my heart will never heal. I know that some people would say, "he was just a dog" but to me he was my whole world. I suffer from poor health, and I am often in terrible pain. And my dog (his name was "Munch") was the one ray of light and hope in an otherwise dark existence. On Thursday evening, I wasn't feeling well, and I was a little short with him. I had just taken some pain medication (I was in horrific pain) and all I wanted to do was lie down for a bit. But my "Munch" (who was full of seemingly boundless energy!) wanted to play. I snapped at him, and told him to go in the other room and lie down. ☹ He forgave me instantaneously (he came running right back in the room again a minute later! LOL) and I know that he understood, but I am just wracked with guilt over it and will probably NEVER forgive myself for it. I've been binge watching your video's today, and for some reason it has been helping me to feel less alone. I do apologize. I know that this is kinda long, but I hope that you will take the time to read this when you have a moment. It would really mean a lot to me. Please keep doing what you are doing! And know that you do make a difference in the lives of so many, including the people who subscribe to your channel. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos in the near future! Please give your dog a big hug and a kiss for me tonight and NEVER let an opportunity pass to tell/show him how much you love him! I feel that animals are superior to us humans in a way. Their capacity for unconditional love, forgiveness and compassion is so much greater than ours.
I'm so sorry you lost your dog. My kitty passed in my arms. I wished I could have done more for him. Pets are the best. No he wasn't just a dog. He was your friend 💗
Oh gosh your comment really hit home, I could have wrote this myself 🙀 my precious darling girl passed suddenly and unexpectedly last September and I have been wracked with all consuming guilt about absolutely every thing ever since ..from not having been able to save her, to not having spent more quality time playing with her whilst she was here..not having been able to get her a better vet.. all the times I was mad at her for destroying the house!..Having to leave her with someone whilst I was in the hospital ...those are just a few of the many things i feel guilt over! its a horrendous gut wrenching feeling and I know exactly how you feel❤ I am so sorry I don't have any words of advice or wisdom for you but your comment resonated with me so much that I couldn't just read and run and i wanted you to know that you are *not* alone in feeling the way you feel, I know after I lost my girl I felt like the only one in the world feeling that way and it's an incredibly lonely feeling, especially when your furbaby was your one and only friend or family (as my girl was too🙀) I know it's easier said than done but be kind to yourself and try not to beat yourself up too much, and as painful as it is may be perhaps think of a special way to honour your beautiful boy, and If you're struggling for ideas have a little look online for inspiration and you can then personalise it for your munch❤ it could be absolutely anything. (I found this company on etsy who makes beautiful jewellery pieces imprinted with a picture of your beloved pet, you send them your favourite picture of your furbaby and they imprint the picture on to the necklaces with your babys name engraved underneath, I got one for my girl at Christmas, I wear it everyday and it brings me a little piece of comfort and is my small way of honouring my girl❤) Sending you a big virtual hug! 😚😌 _Rest_ _in_ _paradise_ _beautiful_ _munch_ 🌈💖☄
I love your vlogs! I found you as a suggestion when I was watching Caitlyn Doughty 😊 Your videos give me more of an idea of what a “traditional” funeral arrangement is like.
I love your channel. I couldn’t help but chuckle a little when you were talking about some preachers not riding with you. As a Southern Baptist I can tell you that your friend is being honest with you. The reason the preacher doesn’t ride with any female, that is not his wife, is to prevent any negative perception. My wife & I drive the church bus and our church’s rule of thumb is to have a male and a female, preferably a husband and wife, on the bus together as driver and co-driver. Keep up the great work and the great videos!
As I was younger I worked at a cemetery saleing burial plots, caskets, vaults, headstones, and everything a person needs after passing, but I was Saleswoman, and I sucked at it. It was commission and I didn't stay there long, wasn't making me any money. So life goes on.
~I very recently figured out that I want to become a funeral director and just a few days later I found your channel. Im so glad I found you, you show such love and passion for your work and its very inspiring!~
I had to start laughing when you mentioned the flowers. My cousin 87 arrangements. The funeral staff had the look of "Where do I put these?!" Some had to be placed in the lobby. When they were taken to the cemetery, the pile of flowers on the grave was about 3 ft high.
Michelle Ballard I’ve done services where there are flowers in the hallway and all around the room! There are typically more flowers for a younger person. Sometimes you just have to put them where there is room!
Does the funeral home you work at allow loved ones to come in and do makeup if they want to? My sister in law asked that I do her makeup for her funeral right before she passed and the funeral home did allow me to do so.
CarleyMarie B we would allow family to do the makeup. I have a lot of people request to do their loved one’s hair, but not as many requests to do their makeup. I think it’s wonderful when family members feel able to participate in a death this way, because these people know the deceased the best with regards to how they look. It’s a special gift that they can give.
@@LittleMissFuneral I have an idea for a video for you. You need to do a vlog about sudden death and what families have to do. Of course the law is different from state to state. My mom's sister died suddenly in 2009 of cardiac arrest(at least that's what we think that happened. She was found dead in her home and had been dead for a week. We could not have an open casket visitation or funeral due to the condition of the body. ) Here in Virginia ,in cases of sudden death -the law enforcement has to do an investigation (they have to be sure that the person was not "murdered ")and an autopsy IS REQUIRED unless the person who died was "in hospice care"(like my dad was -he died in 2017,it will 2 years September 28th) It could be helpful.
By Law nobody is Allowed in Preparation Room except for the Funeral Director, Embalmer, Police, Medical Examiner. During a Body Being Prepared for Viewing. If needed .
Thank you for the information, I appreciate the effort made in such circumstances. I can see that some many thing can go wrong and yet the professionalism of the industry keep it together.
In Scotland where i live. The burial used to take place on the third day after death usually. Now one has to wait around six days on average. Why i am unsure. It is a long time for a grieving family to wait.
Do you mean many years ago ?I' m from northern England ( got married in Scotland though ;) and on average unless following a Muslim or Jewish tradition a funeral takes place over here 2 to even 3 weeks after the death has taken place..never heard of 3 days here?
Great video! I really enjoyed seeing the entire process from start to finish. This video also demonstrates how many logistical issues are involved in planning a funeral both with the family and behind the scenes as well as on the day of. Great stuff as usual!!
Very interesting - So very busy and a lot of details go into services / burial. Lauren, how do you maintain your sense of sanity , humor, and compassion day in and day out ? It's not your typical profession, where you have regular hours /days off.. I can tell how compassionate you are, and the families you serve are lucky to have you help steer them thru the most difficult time in one's life. Thank you for sharing a typical funeral from start to finish!
ledzepgirlnmful I have a very good family life and that helps! Between my husband and our dog they always manage to help me out of a funk. I just try to always look on the bright side of things and enjoy every moment because you never know what could happen in life
A very interesting video as it definitely gives a true picture of what happens during they planning of a funeral add well as some of the nuances that go with it. 😀
robin stripling that must be fun but also extremely difficult at times! I’d love to one day own my own funeral home with my husband but I know taking time off or away can be hard when the whole family is involved!
You Are A True Professional as A Funeral Director It Takes a Lot Of Respect for the the people You Help In THERE Most Saddened Time of a loved one Passing Away It Takes a Special PERSON TO BE ABLE TO Do That Proffesion and The Schooling Involved is Close to Medical school They To Know Every Aspect of the Business Wise and The Science Side of There Proffesion To Be a Funeral Director It Takes a Special PERSON TO BE ABLE TO Do That Proffesion and Me On A Personal level I Have A lot Of Respect for Those Individuals that Go Into That Proffesion. It's Not as Easy as PEOPLE Think it is to be in THAT Proffesion You are on Call 24/7. Year Round. GOD BLESS These Special Individuals that Go Into That Proffesion.
Got a suggestion for you. Keep a box of pop-tarts ,breakfast bars or a box of cereal -that way you can have something to eat. I keep a box of cereal in my car and when I am running late, I grab a drink (Coke) and have cereal and Coke for breakfast (unfortunately it's dry cereal straight out of the box.) I find it helps.
Cynthia Thomas that’s a great idea! When I can I throw a power bar of some sorts in my purse but I don’t always buy them so I don’t always have them. Keeping something directly in my car will help since I basically live in it!
Little Miss Funeral No problem. That way. you're all set. Get your coffee at the place that you mentioned -I don't think that they're in Virginia as I am not familiar with them and munch out. I strongly recommend Krispy Kreme doughnuts too.
What if a person has no money? My husband works but we live pay check to pay check. No savings. It all seems so overwhelming. I hope I don't have to deal with this anytime soon, but I'm scared because i have absolutely NO CLUE what I would have to do. Ugh it scares me!!
Carolyn Burch I only personally embalmed for the first three years of my career. After that, I got a job with my current funeral home where I just do mostly “up front” work. But most of the services that we do at the funeral home involve the bodies of the deceased being embalmed.
Do families video or take photos especially with military honors happening? Thank you for the information you are providing. I have never experienced a death personally. My parents are 86 & 87 so I know it’s in my future. Congratulations on your beautiful baby.
@Marilyn Rich It used to be custom many decades ago to photograph the deceased - now it seems to depend on opinions of the family. My view on death, and my resepect for the deceased is that i would photograph them. My grandparents died within 21 hours of each other (we say my grandma went to hold the gate open for my grandpa) and we had a dual viewing for them. My mother asked me to photograph my beautiful grandparents, the flowers, the photo posters. My mother was so grateful to have these photos as a last memory with them. However, the rest of my family was disgusted with me for photographing. All a matter of how we view death.
Thanks for your video. There is a lot that goes into a funeral. You said one of the funeral you did was already embalmed. I thought embalming would was done at the funeral home where there viewing is. Do you have a local casket company or do you have to order from batesville. Being catholic they are long. What is a funeral that you have done was your best.
Could you please explain what you mean by a vault if the persons getting buried I'm from ukfunerals over here are a little bit different people are either buried or cremated it's not unusual for the deceased to be brought home for a day or two for viewing you also have moseleums which we do not some of them are really lovely places
Your friend is absolutely correct about some Christian Pastors. They often choose not to be alone with a woman to keep any sort of temptation from occurring. It’s nothing personal against you, it’s to keep any possibility of anything happening, or to keep from stumbling anyone else. This also goes for someone seeing them in a car alone with a woman. This could potentially stop from any rumors within the church. I see their point, but I also see why this might not be understood by others of a different or no faith. 🙃
What people may like to see and are in question of the first interview conference with the family, I know that you can not film the people and the interraction. What you might want to do is to get a friend to act like he is the family member and go thru the process of the conference with you asking questions and do what you normally do. Perhaps you could even mock up work on body somehow. I think your videos are great.
I love watching your blogs every day and make me happy that's because I lost my papa yeah valentine yeah valentine what does that mean Siri text away he got cremated he was 91
Your friend told you the very reason some Christian Ministers will not actually be alone with a women. Especially such a young and beautiful one like yourself. The bible says “ at all time we should avoid evil and the appearance of evil”. Someone in his congregation could hear you both laughing or just part of your conversation.... an though the grapevine it goes... I was the owner of a florist for 38 years, We served as many as 3 to 5 a day, when we were busy. We call the Casket Spray a boxtop.. I had a very friendship with our neighboring Funeral Home (s). We buried prescholl gratius. Family flowers included. My understanding that either is or should be standard procedure... very nice blog... my fav so far.. Michael
Awesome video, I like the idea of walking through a single call from start to finish - I would've thought it was a much shorter time from death to burial. This one sounds like it was about 5 days (Saturday - Thursday). I was thinking it was usually more like 3 days on average, but I guess if the person is embalmed, the time isn't quite so critical.
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Not trying to be disrespectful at ALL. I'm a Catholic but what if the person and family are atheist? What kind of service for they have for that? Do they have prayer cards or?
ive had the same experience with ministers specially Pentecostal ones when i was a teen i missed out on some youth outings cause the only 1 that could give me a ride was a male minister and they wouldn't ride alone with a female that they wasnt kin or married too i now go to a episcopal church which is kinda Catholic and i dont have that problem there
I love your videos!........but I do have a dumb question, is it hard for a woman funeral director to get the clothes you wear?......dark suits and dresses?
Christian men are not alone with other women as a sign of respect to their wife. The tradition is hundreds of years old. These days feminists like to make a big fuss about it because that’s what they do. It’s a lovely tradition.
So interesting….thanks for sharing so much detail
You deserve so many more subscribers. Your videos are so professional and informational!
Your dog is just beautiful! You are so lucky to have him! Please treasure every moment you have to spend with him. My dog was the one true friend I had in this world, and now that he's gone I feel so lost and alone. He was hit by a car. I found out he was gone yesterday (Friday) morning, and I haven't been able to stop crying since. I don't know why I am telling you, a complete stranger, all of this, but after having watched so many of your videos I kind of feel like I know you! You seem so knowledgeable and compassionate. I think you do a very inportant job. I don't know how you deal with being surrounded by sadness and grief all day though. You must be a very strong person. If I were dealing with the loss of a loved one, I would hope that there was someone there like you to help me through it. You seem like such a kind person. I know that you are very busy, but if you have a moment, and you have a few words of advice for me on how to cope with the loss of my best friend I would really appreciate it. He was really my only friend. And I feel very alone in the world now, and I feel like my heart will never heal. I know that some people would say, "he was just a dog" but to me he was my whole world. I suffer from poor health, and I am often in terrible pain. And my dog (his name was "Munch") was the one ray of light and hope in an otherwise dark existence. On Thursday evening, I wasn't feeling well, and I was a little short with him. I had just taken some pain medication (I was in horrific pain) and all I wanted to do was lie down for a bit. But my "Munch" (who was full of seemingly boundless energy!) wanted to play. I snapped at him, and told him to go in the other room and lie down. ☹ He forgave me instantaneously (he came running right back in the room again a minute later! LOL) and I know that he understood, but I am just wracked with guilt over it and will probably NEVER forgive myself for it. I've been binge watching your video's today, and for some reason it has been helping me to feel less alone. I do apologize. I know that this is kinda long, but I hope that you will take the time to read this when you have a moment. It would really mean a lot to me. Please keep doing what you are doing! And know that you do make a difference in the lives of so many, including the people who subscribe to your channel. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos in the near future! Please give your dog a big hug and a kiss for me tonight and NEVER let an opportunity pass to tell/show him how much you love him! I feel that animals are superior to us humans in a way. Their capacity for unconditional love, forgiveness and compassion is so much greater than ours.
I'm so sorry you lost your dog. My kitty passed in my arms. I wished I could have done more for him. Pets are the best. No he wasn't just a dog. He was your friend 💗
Oh gosh your comment really hit home, I could have wrote this myself 🙀 my precious darling girl passed suddenly and unexpectedly last September and I have been wracked with all consuming guilt about absolutely every thing ever since ..from not having been able to save her, to not having spent more quality time playing with her whilst she was here..not having been able to get her a better vet.. all the times I was mad at her for destroying the house!..Having to leave her with someone whilst I was in the hospital ...those are just a few of the many things i feel guilt over! its a horrendous gut wrenching feeling and I know exactly how you feel❤
I am so sorry I don't have any words of advice or wisdom for you but your comment resonated with me so much that I couldn't just read and run and i wanted you to know that you are *not* alone in feeling the way you feel, I know after I lost my girl I felt like the only one in the world feeling that way and it's an incredibly lonely feeling, especially when your furbaby was your one and only friend or family (as my girl was too🙀)
I know it's easier said than done but be kind to yourself and try not to beat yourself up too much, and as painful as it is may be perhaps think of a special way to honour your beautiful boy, and If you're struggling for ideas have a little look online for inspiration and you can then personalise it for your munch❤ it could be absolutely anything.
(I found this company on etsy who makes beautiful jewellery pieces imprinted with a picture of your beloved pet, you send them your favourite picture of your furbaby and they imprint the picture on to the necklaces with your babys name engraved underneath, I got one for my girl at Christmas, I wear it everyday and it brings me a little piece of comfort and is my small way of honouring my girl❤)
Sending you a big virtual hug! 😚😌
_Rest_ _in_ _paradise_ _beautiful_ _munch_ 🌈💖☄
Sorry about you losing your best friend. I think pets are definitely part of the family. Unconditional love.
You are so sweet and informative! God bless you
I love your vlogs! I found you as a suggestion when I was watching Caitlyn Doughty 😊 Your videos give me more of an idea of what a “traditional” funeral arrangement is like.
Hi fellow deathling!! I also found the lovely Lauren from a recommendation in a Caitlyn video 😊
These videos by you and Kart Northey are worth their weight in gold!
I love this style of vlogs! I think you are so professional and wonderful!
Ann Robertson thank you!
@@briannotafan3368 And you, of course, are an Adonis.
Brian notafan you and your nasty remark need to go away!
She is definitely not fuglu if fat, some people have such high standards, others are just assholes. Celeb culture has ruined this imo
The dog looks like a lovely boy, just what you need to come home to after a busy or difficult day at work.❤
I love your channel. I couldn’t help but chuckle a little when you were talking about some preachers not riding with you. As a Southern Baptist I can tell you that your friend is being honest with you. The reason the preacher doesn’t ride with any female, that is not his wife, is to prevent any negative perception. My wife & I drive the church bus and our church’s rule of thumb is to have a male and a female, preferably a husband and wife, on the bus together as driver and co-driver. Keep up the great work and the great videos!
sdocb thank you so much! I’m glad to know it’s standard practice and not just me for the preachers!
I just recently found your channel and I enjoy your videos so much! Thank you for sharing with us! xoxo
Kim Basciano thank you!
Kim me too! Found LMF on Kari's channel :-) So glad I did.
As I was younger I worked at a cemetery saleing burial plots, caskets, vaults, headstones, and everything a person needs after passing, but I was Saleswoman, and I sucked at it. It was commission and I didn't stay there long, wasn't making me any money. So life goes on.
Bless you for handling the final minutes. It matters.
~I very recently figured out that I want to become a funeral director and just a few days later I found your channel. Im so glad I found you, you show such love and passion for your work and its very inspiring!~
Thank you for your blogs. It is great to see how much you love your job, and it helps me to understand the process. We don't need to fear.
Lauren I love your dog he is so precious!!
Your dog is awesome
I had to start laughing when you mentioned the flowers. My cousin 87 arrangements. The funeral staff had the look of "Where do I put these?!" Some had to be placed in the lobby. When they were taken to the cemetery, the pile of flowers on the grave was about 3 ft high.
Michelle Ballard I’ve done services where there are flowers in the hallway and all around the room! There are typically more flowers for a younger person. Sometimes you just have to put them where there is room!
Best line in an obituary: Please omit flowers.
Does the funeral home you work at allow loved ones to come in and do makeup if they want to? My sister in law asked that I do her makeup for her funeral right before she passed and the funeral home did allow me to do so.
CarleyMarie B we would allow family to do the makeup. I have a lot of people request to do their loved one’s hair, but not as many requests to do their makeup. I think it’s wonderful when family members feel able to participate in a death this way, because these people know the deceased the best with regards to how they look. It’s a special gift that they can give.
I did my grandmothers hair and make-Up. I am so glad I did.
@@LittleMissFuneral I have an idea for a video for you. You need to do a vlog about sudden death and what families have to do. Of course the law is different from state to state. My mom's sister died suddenly in 2009 of cardiac arrest(at least that's what we think that happened. She was found dead in her home and had been dead for a week. We could not have an open casket visitation or funeral due to the condition of the body. ) Here in Virginia ,in cases of sudden death -the law enforcement has to do an investigation (they have to be sure that the person was not "murdered ")and an autopsy IS REQUIRED unless the person who died was "in hospice care"(like my dad was -he died in 2017,it will 2 years September 28th) It could be helpful.
@@cynthiathomas5443 I agree that could be very interesting.
By Law nobody is Allowed in Preparation Room except for the Funeral Director, Embalmer, Police, Medical Examiner. During a Body Being Prepared for Viewing. If needed .
Thank you for the information, I appreciate the effort made in such circumstances. I can see that some many thing can go wrong and yet the professionalism of the industry keep it together.
You do an amazing job big respect too you
Great video!😊
I’m so glad i found your channel. I just applied to be an office administrator for a funeral home. Your videos have been super helpful.
I just found your channel. And subscribed!! I leave in Buffalo too!! Go Bills!! Love your channel!!
In Scotland where i live. The burial used to take place on the third day after death usually. Now one has to wait around six days on average. Why i am unsure. It is a long time for a grieving family to wait.
Do you mean many years ago ?I' m from northern England ( got married in Scotland though ;) and on average unless following a Muslim or Jewish tradition a funeral takes place over here 2 to even 3 weeks after the death has taken place..never heard of 3 days here?
So I gotta say I just love you and kari . I just have so much respect for you God Bless dear
I do too. Both of these ladies are so kind and sensitive to the needs of others.
That doggie rules!
Great video! I really enjoyed seeing the entire process from start to finish. This video also demonstrates how many logistical issues are involved in planning a funeral both with the family and behind the scenes as well as on the day of. Great stuff as usual!!
Geshmake thank you!
You're Welcome :)
When I'm trying to watch this when im getting ready to go to the funeral home I work at 😂
INice to know what your days are like. Thumbs up!
I love that I literally work at a funeral home and do stuff similar to you every day yet I am so entertained watching you talk about it!
You did and do really great btw.
Hello! If the body starts purging during the viewing or before the viewing what is the procedure for that?
very good information your videos are so informative transparency,transparency,transparency,and transparency....
I really enjoy these daily work vlogs! Would love info on billing and paperwork detail! 🙏✌hope you get a day off soon!
You should do a vlog on how you get the deceased "dressed "and put them in the casket. Even though you can't show the person ,you could describe it.
If you have permission from the family would you demonstrate this.
Or you could use a mannequin
Very interesting -
So very busy and a lot of details go into services / burial.
Lauren, how do you maintain your sense of sanity , humor, and compassion day in and day out ?
It's not your typical profession, where you have regular hours /days off..
I can tell how compassionate you are, and the families you serve are lucky to have you help steer them thru the most difficult time in one's life.
Thank you for sharing a typical funeral from start to finish!
ledzepgirlnmful I have a very good family life and that helps! Between my husband and our dog they always manage to help me out of a funk. I just try to always look on the bright side of things and enjoy every moment because you never know what could happen in life
Little Miss Funeral I love your attitude, we need more people to look at life in this manner!
Thanks for all you do. ; )
A very interesting video as it definitely gives a true picture of what happens during they planning of a funeral add well as some of the nuances that go with it. 😀
Paul Thomas thank you!
the paperwork, filing is overwhelming..i was a receptionist for a small funeral home... cannot even imagine large one
Love this video, great idea! Thanks for sharing! I really enjoy your channel. 😊
Jeannie Wagner thank you!
I so feel and know exactly what you go through. I joke that there is never a down time, my entire family is in the Funeral Home Business!
robin stripling that must be fun but also extremely difficult at times! I’d love to one day own my own funeral home with my husband but I know taking time off or away can be hard when the whole family is involved!
we had 7 death calls since 2 am this morning. I have already met with 2 families
robin stripling that is definitely a busy day!!
Little Miss Funeral mine too but we have always been taught to never call it the funeral business. We’ve been to taught to call it funeral services
I love watching little miss funeral it's fantastic 😁
Loved the video!
Yes a vlog! ❤️
You Are A True Professional as A Funeral Director It Takes a Lot Of Respect for the the people You Help In THERE Most Saddened Time of a loved one Passing Away It Takes a Special PERSON TO BE ABLE TO Do That Proffesion and The Schooling Involved is Close to Medical school They To Know Every Aspect of the Business Wise and The Science Side of There Proffesion To Be a Funeral Director It Takes a Special PERSON TO BE ABLE TO Do That Proffesion and Me On A Personal level I Have A lot Of Respect for Those Individuals that Go Into That Proffesion. It's Not as Easy as PEOPLE Think it is to be in THAT Proffesion You are on Call 24/7. Year Round. GOD BLESS These Special Individuals that Go Into That Proffesion.
so helpful
I heard you had a baby Congrats When did you have your bundle of joy ??
Got a suggestion for you. Keep a box of pop-tarts ,breakfast bars or a box of cereal -that way you can have something to eat. I keep a box of cereal in my car and when I am running late, I grab a drink (Coke) and have cereal and Coke for breakfast (unfortunately it's dry cereal straight out of the box.) I find it helps.
Cynthia Thomas that’s a great idea! When I can I throw a power bar of some sorts in my purse but I don’t always buy them so I don’t always have them. Keeping something directly in my car will help since I basically live in it!
Little Miss Funeral No problem. That way. you're all set. Get your coffee at the place that you mentioned -I don't think that they're in Virginia as I am not familiar with them and munch out. I strongly recommend Krispy Kreme doughnuts too.
do you ever drive the hearse
What if a person has no money? My husband works but we live pay check to pay check. No savings.
It all seems so overwhelming. I hope I don't have to deal with this anytime soon, but I'm scared because i have absolutely NO CLUE what I would have to do. Ugh it scares me!!
What is your job title? I am thinking of becoming a mortician but I don’t know any other options in the death industry
MindOfMaleaha I am a licensed funeral director and embalmer in NYS. But the terms mortician or undertaker could both be used.
Here we noticed as well as florists the folks here dont send flowers like they use to. Here they send crosses and tapestry peices.
How do you deal with purging that soils the deceaseds clothing? Or the casket linen?
What are your professional ,and morale options regarding (Green Burials) ?
1:25 I'm in love!!! How beautiful :-) Love your channel.
My thoughts exactly , she's absolutely lovely .
Wow, all the things you have to do to get a funeral ready.
can you do another vlog like this?!
Hi there, I was just curious, what do you mean by purging? Like leaking fluids? Just curious. I appreciate u making these videos
blbrz8 that’s exactly what I mean! Body fluid can exit through any orifice, like a nose or mouth.
do you typically embalm the dead as a part of your job at the funeral home?
Carolyn Burch I only personally embalmed for the first three years of my career. After that, I got a job with my current funeral home where I just do mostly “up front” work. But most of the services that we do at the funeral home involve the bodies of the deceased being embalmed.
Who E balms them. Do you miss that part.
Do families video or take photos especially with military honors happening? Thank you for the information you are providing. I have never experienced a death personally. My parents are 86 & 87 so I know it’s in my future. Congratulations on your beautiful baby.
@Marilyn Rich It used to be custom many decades ago to photograph the deceased - now it seems to depend on opinions of the family. My view on death, and my resepect for the deceased is that i would photograph them. My grandparents died within 21 hours of each other (we say my grandma went to hold the gate open for my grandpa) and we had a dual viewing for them. My mother asked me to photograph my beautiful grandparents, the flowers, the photo posters. My mother was so grateful to have these photos as a last memory with them. However, the rest of my family was disgusted with me for photographing. All a matter of how we view death.
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Thanks for your video. There is a lot that goes into a funeral. You said one of the funeral you did was already embalmed. I thought embalming would was done at the funeral home where there viewing is. Do you have a local casket company or do you have to order from batesville. Being catholic they are long. What is a funeral that you have done was your best.
Could you please explain what you mean by a vault if the persons getting buried I'm from ukfunerals over here are a little bit different people are either buried or cremated it's not unusual for the deceased to be brought home for a day or two for viewing you also have moseleums which we do not some of them are really lovely places
Sandra Monaghan It’s a slab the Casket sits on then a top, or “Lid” is put on to keep the casket from wetness. Most Cemeteries in the US require one.
what are the origins of the flowers part
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If I ever have to plan my funeral, will you if available help me do the this! From ohio
I love your dedication to your job, you're very proffessional and I respect that!
Also, you're just sooooo damn cute lol!!! 😍😘
When you say you say prayers you pray about the family and everything prior to service?
Your friend is absolutely correct about some Christian Pastors. They often choose not to be alone with a woman to keep any sort of temptation from occurring. It’s nothing personal against you, it’s to keep any possibility of anything happening, or to keep from stumbling anyone else. This also goes for someone seeing them in a car alone with a woman. This could potentially stop from any rumors within the church. I see their point, but I also see why this might not be understood by others of a different or no faith. 🙃
What people may like to see and are in question of the first interview conference with the family, I know that you can not film the people and the interraction. What you might want to do is to get a friend to act like he is the family member and go thru the process of the conference with you asking questions and do what you normally do. Perhaps you could even mock up work on body somehow. I think your videos are great.
I love watching your blogs every day and make me happy that's because I lost my papa yeah valentine yeah valentine what does that mean Siri text away he got cremated he was 91
do u ever get into vehicles that are so nasty you want to wash up when getting out? i see some vehicles with yucky stuff.
Is Keith interested in being a funeral director.
Your friend told you the very reason some Christian Ministers will not actually be alone with a women. Especially such a young and beautiful one like yourself. The bible says “ at all time we should avoid evil and the appearance of evil”. Someone in his congregation could hear you both laughing or just part of your conversation.... an though the grapevine it goes... I was the owner of a florist for 38 years, We served as many as 3 to 5 a day, when we were busy. We call the Casket Spray a boxtop.. I had a very friendship with our neighboring Funeral Home (s). We buried prescholl gratius. Family flowers included. My understanding that either is or should be standard procedure... very nice blog... my fav so far..
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Lauren have you even had anyone balk about costs at an arrangement? I am going into the funeral business and I wonder how you would handle that?
Shoregirl74 NJ I’ve had many people upset at the costs of funerals! I should do a video dedicated to this question :)
Little Miss Funeral yes! Thanks:)
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Keith & I are the same.
Cute fur baby
you look great without make up
Awesome video, I like the idea of walking through a single call from start to finish - I would've thought it was a much shorter time from death to burial. This one sounds like it was about 5 days (Saturday - Thursday). I was thinking it was usually more like 3 days on average, but I guess if the person is embalmed, the time isn't quite so critical.
How can I contact you with questions?
What happens when the family doesn't have money to pay for everything.
IAM so scared of dying
You said you were employed at a funeral home. So my question is how come the owners are not funeral directors themselves? Or is that common ?
The owner is a funeral director. Sometimes, owners are not as involved in the business as the employees
Quick question, out of curiosity, are the families not allowed to park their cars? I know that sounds like a very dumb question but I'm intrigued
B G it depends on the funeral home. Some will park cars for the drivers and some don’t!
If only there was a way to actually show the procedures and stuff on youtube. I mean you can but the hoops are just enormous.
Sterling O'Deaghaidh I know! All I can really do is talk about what I’m doing :( doesn’t really show the whole story!
Do you put eyeliner on a dead person
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Your poor 🐕 you are always so busy. Can't you bring him with you???? How do you care for him if you are never present?
Sheri Boyd thankfully I have an amazing husband who can be with him when I can’t :)
Grandpa and grandmother
Why do the loved ones of the deceased want to drive by their house?
Not trying to be disrespectful at ALL. I'm a Catholic but what if the person and family are atheist? What kind of service for they have for that? Do they have prayer cards or?
Karen thank you.
ive had the same experience with ministers specially Pentecostal ones when i was a teen i missed out on some youth outings cause the only 1 that could give me a ride was a male minister and they wouldn't ride alone with a female that they wasnt kin or married too i now go to a episcopal church which is kinda Catholic and i dont have that problem there
They do that so no one can accuse them of doing anything inappropriate. Probably not a bad idea.
I love your videos!........but I do have a dumb question, is it hard for a woman funeral director to get the clothes you wear?......dark suits and dresses?
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Hey Lauren how are you doing how's your husband doing
Why do you need to drive past their house?
Some families request it
Thank you for your reply. I enjoy your videos and appreciate you taking the time to answer.
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The FH I work at the family is allowed to do hair and make up not in the embaming room
I another room.
Christian men are not alone with other women as a sign of respect to their wife. The tradition is hundreds of years old. These days feminists like to make a big fuss about it because that’s what they do. It’s a lovely tradition.
Can 8 ask question my nan passed away on 22 July 2019, when she in viewing room did she stay in there for viewing