What Is It Like To Be A Funeral Director?

The sharp eyed amongst you (actually, a casual glance should be sufficient) may have noticed a column to the right of this text with a link to other blogs (although, to be accurate, right now its a link to one other blog - more will follow!). There are some amazing conversations taking place about death on the internet and one of the most inspiring is "Confessions of a Funeral Director", written by Caleb Wilde. As an independent funeral celebrant, a big part of my role is find exactly the right words to express the thoughts, beliefs, wishes of the family - Caleb's writing is quite inspirational in this regard. His writing offers an incredible insight into the business of a funeral director. Tackling head on some incredibly challenging topics, with a clarity and balance that is often moving, sometimes funny and always interesting. I hesitate to highlight particular posts, since different subjects will resonate with each of you, but as a starting point, take a look at '10 burdens Funeral Directors Carry' or 'A Bleeping Day in the Funeral Business'. Hope it inspires you as much as it does me...

Today I have been mostly been listening to Tony Bennett, "I left my heart in San Francisco"; its booked for a lovely ceremony next week.