Confessions Of A Funeral Director How Death Saved My Life

I have to admit, working as a funeral director isn't everyone's cup of tea. People often think it's a morbid job, but I think it's actually quite the opposite. It's a privilege to help families say goodbye to their loved ones and celebrate their lives.

As I reflect on my career, I realize that death has actually saved my life. It sounds crazy, but hear me out. By working with the deceased and their families, I've learned to appreciate the little things in life and not sweat the small stuff.

A New Perspective

When you're surrounded by death every day, you start to see the world in a different light. You realize that life is short, and that we should make the most of every moment. I've learned to appreciate the beauty in everyday things, like a stunning sunset or a good cup of coffee.

My job has also taught me the importance of living in the moment. When you're working with grieving families, you see how quickly life can change. It's a reminder to seize the day and make the most of every opportunity. As

Caleb Wilde

, a fellow funeral director, once said, "Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it."

I've also learned to laugh at the absurdity of life. When you're working in the funeral industry, you see some pretty weird things. Like the time a family asked me to play a song by AC/DC at a funeral, or the time a parrot showed up to a service. It's moments like these that remind me to not take life too seriously.

Unconventional Wisdom

Some people might think it's weird that I find joy in working with the deceased, but I think it's actually quite liberating. By facing death head-on, I've learned to live life to the fullest. As Walt Whitman once said, "Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself. I am large, I contain multitudes."

Of course, it's not all rainbows and unicorns. Working in the funeral industry can be tough, both physically and emotionally. But the rewards far outweigh the challenges. There's nothing quite like helping a family through a tough time, and knowing that you've made a difference in their lives.

I've also learned to appreciate the little things in life, like a good cup of coffee or a beautiful sunset. It's the small pleasures that make life worth living, and I've learned to savor every moment. As

John Lennon

once said, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

A Life Well-Lived

So, how has death saved my life? It's taught me to appreciate every moment, to laugh at the absurdity of life, and to seize the day. It's shown me that life is short, and that we should make the most of every opportunity. As Mark Twain once said, "The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."

Working as a funeral director has been a wild ride, but it's taught me to live life to the fullest. I've learned to appreciate the beauty in everyday things, to laugh at the absurdity of life, and to seize the day. And for that, I'm eternally grateful. As

C.S. Lewis

once said, "You don't have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body."

In the end, it's all about perspective. When you work in the funeral industry, you see life from a different angle. You realize that death is a part of life, and that it's what makes life worth living. So, the next time you're feeling down, just remember: death is what makes life worth living, and that's a pretty cool thing.