One of the best things about working in the job that I am working in, I get to be able to relax a lot more. Yeah I have a lot to do, but my personality fits with everything I do. I am constantly looking into things, researching etc. And I get to meet with wonderful families. BUT the BEST thing I love about my job came to me today. I get to work with one person I admire the most in this industry. He was my old professor when I was starting going to school in this field, Shannon W. is a funeral director who works with me at Larkin Mortuary. He is a passionate person and is the best teacher I have ever had. He has been a funeral director for a really long time and has worked at several funeral homes in the valley, but has stayed with Larkin the last 5 years. Today I finally got to see him in 2 years. He has really helped me realize not only how hard being a woman in this field will be, but how much advantage I have over the men emotionally! I am so thankful that I get to work with him! A lot of the funeral directors say how he beats to the sound of a different drum and that he is weird, but I LOVE that. He has taught me so much and made me passionate about what I am doing. And honestly, you guys know how I even dance to the beat of a different drum! I can't wait for him to teach me so much! Had to do a positive post after that sad one!

Update

It's been quite a long time since I have posted on this blog, but I just wanted to touch base that I finally have another funeral home position and I will be posting here more often. The struggles of being younger in the industry and even the struggles of being a female. From working with bodies, to making sure I dress the part, this blog is going to give you an idea of what it is like to be 24 and working in a funeral home. If you have any questions, topics you want me to cover etc., just comment and I will make sure I keep up to date with everything!