Posts

All the articles I've posted.

• The Emotional Challenges of Being a Mortician

  17 May, 2026

  A realistic look at the emotional side of mortuary work: grief exposure, burnout, stigma, family conflict, work-life spillover, and why the work can still feel meaningful.

• Your First Year as a Mortician Apprentice

  17 May, 2026

  What is the first year as a mortician apprentice really like? Learn the daily work, skills, emotional adjustment, pay expectations, mistakes to avoid, and how to use apprenticeship well.

• The Hardest Parts of Being a Mortician

  17 May, 2026

  Before choosing mortuary school, understand the hardest parts of being a mortician: trauma cases, family conflict, low pay in some states, on-call work, burnout, and public stigma.

• Is Being a Mortician Right for Me?

  17 May, 2026

  Not sure if mortuary school is right for you? Use these 12 questions to test fit across emotional demands, daily work, pay, licensing, schedule, and long-term career goals.