Ive done a removal a couple weeks ago and it was a sad experience. But i prayed for god to wrap his loving arms around the family and bless them during that sad time
Lauren, could you do a detailed video on the arrangement conference? What does the family say when they first come in? Do they talk about their loved one and what happened? Do they ask to see their loved one right then? And what do you say? What do you say about procedures, embalming ( have you already seen the person at this point)? How do you bring up costs? What other information do you need from them? What other questions do they have? Is there anything beyond usual that might go on? Thanks, Jane
My dad died at home and the funeral home sent 2 women to pick him up and we say that JT would have gotten a kick out of it. The funeral home that we dealt with was professional all the way.
This5b such a great video!! I think funeral homes are one of those places that you never see what goes on “behind the scenes”. It’s one of those unknowns and with human curiosity we just want to know what all goes on. I know that when I’ve lost loved ones, I would have liked to have known everything that they did and exactly how they cared for my loved ones. I’m so glad that you’d shed some light on what happens when you take over care. Thank you for all that you do!! This field of work is definitely where you’re supposed to be! You’re exactly the kind, sweet person that every family needs when they are going through this difficult time.
Lauren I Love That You ARE a GOD BLESSED Talented Funeral Director and You Doing Theese Educational Videos To Explain What A Funeral Director Does From THE Unfortunate Initial Phone Call Of SOMEONE Passing Away and 2 How a Funeral Directors Responsibilities Come into Play in Caring 4 The Deceased Individual and THERE Family That's a very Sensitive Situation and That's What Makes Them Special PERSON TO BE ABLE TO Do That Proffesion and IT SHOWS with It's Definitely Not A 9-5 Job 4 Funeral Directors You Depending upon Job Location Could be On Call On A 24 Hour Shift. Lauren KEEP UP The Good Work THAT YOU Are Doing in Educating The General Public What TO Expect When They Unfortunately Loosing A Loved One Passing Away and What 2 Expect Lauren You Are TRUE Ambassador to The Funeral Business and I Hope AND Wish That Other Funeral Directors Appreciate What Lauren A.K.A. Little Ms. Funeral Director Has Done 4 The Funeral Business Industry. GOD BLESS YOU Lauren and Your Family I WISH YOU NOTHING but THE Best in The Nearby FUTURE Endeavours with Your Career . 😀😁🤣🤣😃😉😊☺🙂😎🤗
Ok, also ask if they have pets & where they're located. If at home, tell them to let the pet in with them while they wait if the pet isn't already with the decedent. If they're not at home, when you make arrangements, set up a time for the pet to see the person. This will give the pet closure because it's harder for the family to later see that pet waiting & looking for that person & they do know because you emit a scent when you die that pets can pick up on & it lets them know that the person is gone. And ask if it's an older house because they may/will probably have more narrow doorways, hallways, stairways, & sharp turns at ends of hallways that the cots may not fit through. Also in Wisconsin, you'll have to get a 'removal permit' from the coroner in certain situations.
Can you discuss what happens when you have a very overweight person with transport or a an extremely traumatic death where the body might not be in the best state?
Im part of the removal staff at our local funeral home. There's really no other way to handle an overweight transport specifically. What we do is we call the fire Dept if we need the help lifting a person. Traumatic deaths. Depending on the situation will already be dealt with just cuz those deaths normally are dealt with by the medical investigator and police then we get called to pick up. Alot of the times they are already in a body bag. If it's a call from the hospital er. We pick up as is and transfer the body to the funeral home and put in refrigeration. This is how I've handled alot of these calls. I know I'm not little miss funeral but hopefully this helps with the insight 😊
Hello Lauren!! Always a pleasure to learn from your videos :) Hope you are on the start to a great weekend!!! Edit: I have a question Lauren .... In your experience as a funeral director, what is the the most challenging aspect of what you have to deal with in the industry?
My great grandmother had to be transferred to a different funeral home after she died because the funeral home who had her was too expensive and wanted to charge for the same thing 10 times. (That was an exaggeration) My question is, funeral homes sometimes server as the coroner, so if the funeral home which is the coroner has to pick up the body, and the family doesn’t want to work with that funeral home, do they have to be transferred or? Thanks Lauren, you’re the best.
This is actually a common question (at least where I live in Kansas), if a funeral home serves as the local M.Es office then generally they will have policies in place for the storage of remains regarding funerals not brought through them, often these regulations are arbitrary but there are a few municipalities that do regulate the storage of remains that are not yet claimed by a funeral home for care.
Ive done a removal a couple weeks ago and it was a sad experience. But i prayed for god to wrap his loving arms around the family and bless them during that sad time
You are a true professional.
Lauren, could you do a detailed video on the arrangement conference? What does the family say when they first come in? Do they talk about their loved one and what happened? Do they ask to see their loved one right then? And what do you say? What do you say about procedures, embalming ( have you already seen the person at this point)? How do you bring up costs? What other information do you need from them? What other questions do they have? Is there anything beyond usual that might go on? Thanks, Jane
My dad died at home and the funeral home sent 2 women to pick him up and we say that JT would have gotten a kick out of it. The funeral home that we dealt with was professional all the way.
Lovely to see you uploading so often now
Clare S yes, same here!
This5b such a great video!! I think funeral homes are one of those places that you never see what goes on “behind the scenes”. It’s one of those unknowns and with human curiosity we just want to know what all goes on. I know that when I’ve lost loved ones, I would have liked to have known everything that they did and exactly how they cared for my loved ones. I’m so glad that you’d shed some light on what happens when you take over care. Thank you for all that you do!! This field of work is definitely where you’re supposed to be! You’re exactly the kind, sweet person that every family needs when they are going through this difficult time.
How old are you? I'm a funeral assistant & I'm going to mortuary college nxt yr this video was very informative. Thank you!
your hair is growing SO much!!!!!!!
Very professionally done!
loving these sit down videos!!!!
thank you for sharing this information.
I just subscribed!
Lauren I Love That You ARE a GOD BLESSED Talented Funeral Director and You Doing Theese Educational Videos To Explain What A Funeral Director Does From THE Unfortunate Initial Phone Call Of SOMEONE Passing Away and 2 How a Funeral Directors Responsibilities Come into Play in Caring 4 The Deceased Individual and THERE Family That's a very Sensitive Situation and That's What Makes Them Special PERSON TO BE ABLE TO Do That Proffesion and IT SHOWS with It's Definitely Not A 9-5 Job 4 Funeral Directors You Depending upon Job Location Could be On Call On A 24 Hour Shift. Lauren KEEP UP The Good Work THAT YOU Are Doing in Educating The General Public What TO Expect When They Unfortunately Loosing A Loved One Passing Away and What 2 Expect Lauren You Are TRUE Ambassador to The Funeral Business and I Hope AND Wish That Other Funeral Directors Appreciate What Lauren A.K.A. Little Ms. Funeral Director Has Done 4 The Funeral Business Industry. GOD BLESS YOU Lauren and Your Family I WISH YOU NOTHING but THE Best in The Nearby FUTURE Endeavours with Your Career . 😀😁🤣🤣😃😉😊☺🙂😎🤗
Ok, also ask if they have pets & where they're located. If at home, tell them to let the pet in with them while they wait if the pet isn't already with the decedent. If they're not at home, when you make arrangements, set up a time for the pet to see the person. This will give the pet closure because it's harder for the family to later see that pet waiting & looking for that person & they do know because you emit a scent when you die that pets can pick up on & it lets them know that the person is gone.
And ask if it's an older house because they may/will probably have more narrow doorways, hallways, stairways, & sharp turns at ends of hallways that the cots may not fit through. Also in Wisconsin, you'll have to get a 'removal permit' from the coroner in certain situations.
This was so informative
For this reason, funeral directors are often called the “last responders”
Perfectly explained 🖤🖤🖤
Very informative! Thank you!
Can you discuss what happens when you have a very overweight person with transport or a an extremely traumatic death where the body might not be in the best state?
Meg Williams great question!
Im part of the removal staff at our local funeral home. There's really no other way to handle an overweight transport specifically. What we do is we call the fire Dept if we need the help lifting a person. Traumatic deaths. Depending on the situation will already be dealt with just cuz those deaths normally are dealt with by the medical investigator and police then we get called to pick up. Alot of the times they are already in a body bag. If it's a call from the hospital er. We pick up as is and transfer the body to the funeral home and put in refrigeration. This is how I've handled alot of these calls. I know I'm not little miss funeral but hopefully this helps with the insight 😊
You did great.
Hello Lauren!! Always a pleasure to learn from your videos :) Hope you are on the start to a great weekend!!!
Edit: I have a question Lauren .... In your experience as a funeral director, what is the the most challenging aspect of what you have to deal with in the industry?
I SO wish I lived near you!!!
The most difficult thing is getting doctors to sign the DC in NYC. Many aren't on eVital, the city's mandated system
Your make-up and hair are looking great in this video.
My great grandmother had to be transferred to a different funeral home after she died because the funeral home who had her was too expensive and wanted to charge for the same thing 10 times. (That was an exaggeration) My question is, funeral homes sometimes server as the coroner, so if the funeral home which is the coroner has to pick up the body, and the family doesn’t want to work with that funeral home, do they have to be transferred or? Thanks Lauren, you’re the best.
This is actually a common question (at least where I live in Kansas), if a funeral home serves as the local M.Es office then generally they will have policies in place for the storage of remains regarding funerals not brought through them, often these regulations are arbitrary but there are a few municipalities that do regulate the storage of remains that are not yet claimed by a funeral home for care.
wow🎈you're pretty.
Soo I am a 12 year old black boy and I like death and funeral home and funeral car and my mom died this year in January