Tag Archives: Caleb Wilde

Heaven…The Easy Answer?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Ray V.

For all the years I have been doing this work and for all the times I have heard the litany of platitudes, I have never thought of it in the terms that Caleb illustrates, referring to heaven as an “Easy … Continue reading →

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Well Said

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Ray V.

Blunt, I am often told, could be my middle name, although I do not use it much. I can really relate with Caleb’s comments and like him, have learned to “tip-toe through the Peace Lilly’s” so as not to offend … Continue reading →

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Best & Worst Things To Say At A Funeral

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ray V.

Thank you, Caleb. Good Stuff. Sound advice, along with just a hint of humor can be found below…and the growing list of comments are as important to read as is the article! Eleven Best and worst things to say at … Continue reading →

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What To Say & …

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Ray V.

…What Not To Say at A Funeral. Caleb picked up some good advice here…The things I have heard people say at funerals will be its own chapter in the book someday. Back when I was in high school, our parish … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Ray V.

We have been unusually busy at the funeral home for the past few days and I have not been paying much attention to the news, but kept hearing references to the story referenced below. This may not come as much … Continue reading →

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Someone Will Buy It

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Ray V.

I have seen this panel in so many places, I am not sure who gets the credit, but I will give it to “New Daddy“, Caleb Wilde. Congratulations on the adoption being finalized! Now Caleb, make sure you work at … Continue reading →

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Dying Technology

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Ray V.

From Confessions of a Funeral Director …Using humor to teach a serious subject.

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Mourners Bill of Rights

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Ray V.

Courtesy of Caleb Wilde, at Confessions of a Funeral Director The Mourners Bill of Rights

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Real Men

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Ray V.

Caleb makes a good point. I could not explain it better myself. Real Men & Mourning

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Not For One Second

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Ray V.

I mentioned a controversial topic the other day…..Here we go. I suppose that it might be appropriate to offer a disclaimer that the following is my opinion and we all know what they say about opinions… I have my beliefs, … Continue reading →