Category Archives: On-Call

Waiting For Bed Time

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Katy

I slept in this morning…all of the way until 8:30 a.m.; the sun faintly streaming into my room, the sound of a neighbor mowing the lawn, my children watching cartoons, life easing into a day.  It was glorious.   It … Continue reading →

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GUEST POST: The Multiple Personalities of the Funeral Director

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Katy

Thank you to guest poster – Paige Kaina – for sharing this awesome post and observation.  I think we all can relate. – Katy Last weekend our family went camping with one of my husband’s old friends from Mortuary School … Continue reading →

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How Far Out Are You?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Katy

Life With A Funeral Director is groovy…man. Like, it’s so far out…man. Like I’m just chill all the time…man…. Right? Nope. On my commute home tonight, my funeral director called me – “How far out are you?” I stifled my … Continue reading →

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There is no such thing as “be right back.”

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Katy

My family is personally financing the next Mercedes purchase of some Saudi prince’s nephew’s brother. We are of the evil minions who don’t own a hybrid or an electric car.  We routinely split our children between two vehicles on our … Continue reading →

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It was almost nothing…but it meant everything.

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Katy

The bright full moon shone through the simple roman shades of our new master chambers. For two light sleepers, the glow was distracting and induced wakefulness when slumber was desperately needed. The pair acquired darkening shades…barriers of light…guarantors of deep … Continue reading →

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10 More Lessons From Life With A Funeral Director – Part II

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Katy

10 More Lessons From Life With A Funeral Director In recognition of our ongoing, month-long anniversary celebration of the launch of Life With A Funeral Director, enjoy 10 More Lessons From Life With A Funeral Director. 11.  Always say “I love … Continue reading →

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10 Lessons From Life With A Funeral Director – Part I

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Katy

In recognition of our ongoing, month-long anniversary celebration of the launch of Life With A Funeral Director, take a look at a list that will probably cause your head to nod, your eyes to roll and your inner voice to … Continue reading →

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Holding Out For The Holidays

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Katy

There is a unique phenomena that seems to occur this time of year: Our Funeral Directors seem to be really busy on days of the year that most people are spending in celebration. Maybe it’s in my head, but it … Continue reading →

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What do a funeral director, a golf pro, a soldier and a power house operator have in common?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Katy

In the short time that I have been writing this blog, I have learned something very important: I am not nearly as alone in my experiences, as I thought I was. Yes, there are a lot of people out there … Continue reading →

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