Tag Archives: funeral director

On A Cold, Concrete Sidewalk

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Ray V.

From Million Mile Reflections….. Play, Let The Blind Man Play……

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What Awaits Us?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Ray V.

Courtesy of Confessions of a Funeral Director Can We Chemically Induce Near Death Experiences?

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Little Miss Funeral wrote I’m Not Bored To Death A good description of part of the life of an undertaker. We need more FD’s like Lauren as so many of our “old timers” are retiring. If you come to funeral … 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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I Can See Clearly Now

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Ray V.

No, this is not about a video by Johnny Nash, but in case you were thinking it was: I Can See Clearly Now What this is, is a very cogent explanation of a struggle I (along with countless others) have … Continue reading →

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Burning Up Vs. Burning Out

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Ray V.

The “kid”, using the term affectionately, brings up some good points. From Confessions of a Funeral Director

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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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Monks Take Fight Against Casket Cartel to Federal Court

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Ray V.

You may recall my discussing this a few months back…click here I hope the good brothers will prevail. What a dumb law this is. NEW ORLEANS — A federal court will decide whether an order of Benedictine monks can make … Continue reading →

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Funeral Directors and Grief Counseling, Pt. 4

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Ray V.

My Cyber-Buddy, Dale Clock, with Part 4 of his thoughts about funeral directors and grief counseling. Here is an earlier post from back in March He has some good ideas, so check out his blog and read Part 3…..Dale Time … Continue reading →

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Hospice Social Worker Throws a No Hitter

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Ray V.

OK, there wasn’t a batter, but…… You may recall a few months ago, that I wrote about sharing our season tickets for the Augusta Greenjackets with some of the caregivers in our community. As the season winds down to the … Continue reading →

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Of Funeral History and Master’s Week

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Ray V.

A short, “Master’s Week” post, complete with pictures of birds……but no birdies. I recently hosted a few colleagues who were in town for The Master’s golf tournament. We had the opportunity to spend several hours together, over two days, enjoying … Continue reading →

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What’s Good For The Goose…

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Ray V.

Those of us in funeral service have been experiencing a paradox over the last few decades. How is it that when a celebrity dies, we stop what we are doing to mourn someone we hardly knew, but when a family … Continue reading →

Posted in What's Good for The Goose... | Tagged burial, Cremation, Famous Funerals, funeral director, funeral trends, George Funeral Home, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society, undertaker, Veterans Funeral Care | 1 Comment

A Much Needed Distraction

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Ray V.

Over the years, I am constantly reminded by those around me that I do little more than work and sleep. Although that statement would be a slight exaggeration, unfortunately it isn’t too far below that threshold. Like most people, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in A Needed Distraction, Distractions & VAcations | Tagged Fr. Z, funeral director, George Funeral Home, Ray Visotski, relaxing funeral directors, undertaker, Veterans Funeral Care | 1 Comment

How it all began

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Ray V.

It’s time for me to finally answer the question frequently asked of me….”So, what made you want to be a funeral director”? The “reason” died on September 25, 2009 and I thought it would be as good a time as … Continue reading →