VLOG: A Day in the Life - Church & Cemetery Services | Little Miss Funeral

[@blbrz8]

That’s really sweet he leaves the music on. Very thoughtful :)

[@LittleMissFuneral]

blbrz8 I love that he does it! He’s the only one so I always know when he closes up at the funeral home. He sometimes asks the families what kind of music their loved one likes and he’ll play that!

[@loriadams1588]

baby sinclair I really liked hearing that too.❤️

[@naomicarrier1733]

I love that Keith plays music 🎶 overnight for the deceased ♥️ that warms my heart Thank you 🙏 I am a hospice social worker so I’m in the death business as well in the end stages of life

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Naomi White I love that he does it too! He’s very thoughtful and very good at detail. He’s going to make an awesome funeral director!

[@amyconrad5284]

Thank you for sharing your day in and outs of what I consider to be a very interesting job. I love your work ethic and would completely trust a loved one in your hands as well as Keith's. The fact he plays music for the recently departed gives your funeral home the extra comfort that whomever passed is treated with thoughtfulness and dignity. Bravo!!

[@David-wu7jj]

I dont think I'd be brave enough to walk into a funeral home alone. Love you eyes, have watched every vido excellent

[@paulinabarragan8560]

The thing about your videos that i love, is that you are such a positive, funny and just generally nice person to watch. So even though you know, your a funeral director, watching your videos kind of make me happy and see it in a more positive light. Thank You! :)

[@LittleMissFuneral]

pau barragan thank you so much! My profession can be very depressing, but I always remember that being a funeral director doesn’t mean that I can’t enjoy all of the good aspects of my life!

[@cynthiathomas5443]

@@LittleMissFuneral It would be neat if you did a vlog of some of the cemeteries that are in your area and show some of the monuments aka tombstones. I go to historic Hollywood cemetery (Richmond VA-have some family members buried there). A lot of the tombstones are very old and made of materials that the tombstone makers can't get anymore.

[@bettierusso5410]

How precious !!! To do just the littlest gift of leaving on the music for the person makes my heart so warmed. May God bless you all so much for what you do. God is watching you every second and He has noticed all the little things that you do that no one would know about and He will be rewarding you for your sweet TLC

[@jrose358]

Yes want to see your makeup video!

[@blbrz8]

I also wanted to say I love how you do your eyeliner.,. I can never wing mine out that good

[@LittleMissFuneral]

blbrz8 thank you! Some days it’s better than others, but I’ve been doing my makeup like this for so long that I’m just used to it!

[@kayceewhite]

I’m planning on going to school to be a funeral director/ mortician/ embalmer, whatever job happens. Hopefully all of the above. so THANK YOU FOR YOUR CHANEL AND VIDEOS, gives me insight into the industry. You’re such a beautiful, smart, hard working woman. I hope I do my job half as good as you do when I get there! Keith is hilarious also lol

[@twofoottaylor1]

Wow ... It's nice to hear that you get some down time to kind of catch up on paper work and some home time to relax and unwind ... quite the schedule you have even though it can change on a moments notice ... really enjoy watching and listening to your videos ... all the best.

[@LittleMissFuneral]

twofoottaylor1 thank you! I always try to leave the funeral home as soon as all of my work is done. Some days it’s sooner rather than later, so that’s nice!

[@glenndraper5760]

Lauren I Love That You Are TRUE Professional Funeral Director It Takes a Special PERSON TO BE ABLE TO Do That Proffesion and IT SHOWS with You Makeup On Or Not You Have A SPECIAL Gift Keep on Doing What UR Doing To I Personally Feel You Are A True Professional Funeral Director Keep on Doing What UR Doing As A You Tube Fan of Yours ALWAYS I Have A lot Of Respect for the Individuals That Take Being Professional Funeral Directors and You Being The Ambassador to The Funeral Business You Are Doing AN Excellent Job In Handling With Your Loving and Caring Professional Funeral Director Videos. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ☺🙂😚😐😎🤗

[@radioham6979]

Hi Lauren , That is very kind of Keith to play the music. There used to be a pickle plant ( Atkins Pickles ) close to here that made some awesome Polish pickles. You can't get them anymore and I miss them.

[@MrFreckles0407]

You are special. Fantastic video.

[@LittleMissFuneral]

The Next Chapter thank you!

[@kait5224]

I am obsessed with your videos! I work nights at a large FH and I truly love it. Currently binge watching your channel at work!! :)

[@vampire99999]

Love the work you guys do keep up the good work

[@EarthAirFireWaterSpirit]

Yes I would love to see how you do your make up! You always look great.

[@40ounce58]

Great video! I hope to see more behind the scenes vlogs.

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Matthew Annis thanks!

[@kimbasciano_]

Love your channel! Can you do a makeup video on how to get ready quick in the morning? xoxo

[@bchandler81]

Why doesn't Keith wear a seatbelt? Also, I love that he leaves the music on at the funeral home for the deceased.

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Brian Chandler I yell at him ALL the time for that 🙄

[@lifewithmejessiemarie2570]

I’m in a pre-nursing program and work as a nurse assistant. I love helping people but the way nurses eat each other alive and don’t support each other makes me hate it. Also in my class our teacher is a nurse and is constantly invoking the fear of messing up and losing your license. I’ve been VERY interested in the Mortuary Science program and the life of a funeral director. I love helping people, and like busy work, I can handle emotional people, I can handle deceased bodies and morbid ideas. I really think I would do well in this field. I have found some online courses for funeral service in terms of office, and basic laws. I’m wondering if that would be beneficial while I pursue school. Also is it possible to get an entry level job in the field and go to school as well? You’re a big inspiration, thanks for these!

[@seanbaker33]

i love all ur videos and how long does it take to embalm someone and how do u deal with someone who has a disabled handicap person in a wheelchair Funeral or casket or urn thanks

[@cynthiathomas5443]

I have a suggestion for you. If you have a fence for your dog,put a carbiner or something through the gate so your dog won't open it with his nose and get out.I had a black lab who would do that. Tell Keith to PUT ON HIS SEAT BELT! If he was in Virginia -he would be getting a ticket.

[@adventureswithkateandchels4188]

I love these video's! I'm 28 also, and just starting my bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science (It's required here in MN) Thank you for the insight!

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Adventures with Kate and Chelsey I’ve always wanted to get my bachelors but in NY you only need an associate degree and school is expensive! Hopefully one day I’ll go back for my bachelors!

[@mr.seriously-_-_az6589]

Very interesting vid! It would be cool however if you would do you video exclusively on your on calls: especially some stories that have stood out, and a procedural routine of what your uncle consist of😊👍❤

[@paulisherwood3301]

Great video. Very interesting and informative. Can you show your outfits more in the future. Just curious as to what a younger female director wears. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Paul Thomas I’ve been thinking about filming some outfit videos for people who are interested. I do have some outfit posts on my blog! You can check those out at littlemissfuneral.com or google “what little miss funeral wears”

[@paulisherwood3301]

Little Miss Funeral thanks so much. I look forward to seeing the new ones and I'll check out your site. Have a great weekend!

[@cynthiathomas5443]

That's interesting to know that New York does not require a vault for a burial. It IS REQUIRED here in Virginia.

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Awesome blogs..I'm goth I've always wanted to be a morticia or funeral director.

[@Christian_Girl120]

You have alot on your plate. I don't know how you do it all. It's interesting how your day is with all you do.

[@talesofahalfbrit]

What lipstick, bronzer/blush, and foundation do you use? Absolutely flawless...

[@kathrynhall1136]

Happy Birthday !

[@lavenderqueen11]

I'm a funeral directors assistant and I currently work at a location that barely ever gets buisness and it drives me insane not having things to do. I work in this business to serve families and I feel like I cant even do that at the place I am at cause theres never an work. 😢 I love watching your channel and I have worked at super busy locations in the past so I understand the lack of sleep routine but I truly miss the busy flow.

[@rachelmcewing5373]

Among other things, your lipstick is always so amazing

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Rachel McEwing this made me laugh! This color is my go-to, it’s Revlon and I got it from Rite Aid!

[@bchandler81]

You mentioned in this vlog that one of the first things you do upon arriving at the funeral home is check the body of the deceased to see if they need any cosmetics/attention. What else do you all look for when you have a person who is in a visitation room from that time until the actual funeral/burial? Also, I've always wanted to ask a funeral director if they check for signs of life when a body arrives at the funeral home before the embalming process takes place?

[@rileystanfield9872]

0:56 deadline was that a pun?

[@gregclifford4540]

Gotta ask, is your husband in the same line of work ?? Love your blogs........from Louisville, Ky

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Greg Clifford no he is not!

[@wendygabbert8097]

I'd want music playing for me. I love that

[@Gemashke]

I personally liked "Big Mr. Funeral's" cameo appearance in this video ;) !

[@dominicbadalamenti7863]

WHY IS THE COFIN AWAYS CLOSE IN CHURCH DURING THE MASS

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Dominic Badalamenti it depends on what religion a person is as to if the casket is closed. Normally the casket is closed and items are placed on the lid (a funeral pall is placed for catholic masses, flowers go on top a lot of time for christian services). When we do Orthodox funerals a lot of times the casket stays open in Church. We do whatever the priest/minister asks of us!

[@dominicbadalamenti7863]

THANK YOU

[@mathilda2610]

Nice video, Thank you for the vlog :)

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Mathilda thanks :)

[@josielouise3991]

Hi, I LOVE your vlogs, I have a couple of questions though.... Im 21 from England and i aspire to be a funeral director one day.... Over here we don't have mortuary schools and usually funeral homes are a family run kinda thing... I can't get employment due to having no experience and I keep getting rejected from job applications. Im at a loose end as I don't know what to do. I have done A LOT of research in my spare time about funeral homes and the processes. I understand it'll be different over there but, do you have any advice for a young aspiring funeral director? Thank you. P.s - I love your vlogs, they're so genuine and real. Not fake or staged and I think when talking about such a taboo subject like death, it's important not to really sugarcoat things as it were. x

[@ryantoler9719]

Maybe a dumb question but what is the pall (lord knows I'm spelling that wrong)? You keep saying "we got the pall on", but what is that?

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Ryan Toler not a dumb question! Most of the time I talk and don’t even realize the terms I use. A pall is a white cloth that covers a casket during a catholic mass. When we bring a casket into the church, we put the pall on it and walk out and wait till the end of the mass, when we take it off and process out of the church.

[@ryantoler9719]

Thank you for answering!

[@joeblow8593]

I saw that Keith takes videos, does he have his own KZbin channel?

[@grandpastellingyou]

“Do you wanna be in my vlog?” “No” lol! That is so me in the morning. Just no to anything. 😂

[@LittleMissFuneral]

grandpaistellingyou i thought it was so funny!

[@treatmenice1564]

Is a Funeral Director ever allowed to take some time off for a well deserved vacation? Do you ever worry about burning out?

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Treatmenice I take one vacation a year at least, last year I took two great vacations! It all depends on your employer. I have never had an issue taking a vacation where I work. I will also take a weekend off here and there if I have certain things to do. It’s just not a Monday-Friday job!

[@LittleMissFuneral]

As for burning out , I worry about that all the time. I was VERY close to leaving the funeral profession about five years ago. When I feel myself really burning out I’ll ask for a day off here and there to relax. It all depends on how busy the funeral home is though! That’s why I try to leave AS SOON as my work is done.

[@ogrehater516]

every nice casket spray

[@danika6850]

Lauren you look SO much like Frances Bean Cobain!!

[@sarabrant723]

Where do you work what city i live in NY and it looks like Buffalo

[@silentfades]

at the first part of the video when you were doing your make up there seems to be a pic over your right shoulder - what is it ?-- looks like a dog with a towel over his nose to me ? when you went to the cemetery after the mass - they have a chapel there ? then you bring the body to the grave ... does the family not go to the grave ? do they stay till the body is lowered ?i am not sure the purpose of the cemetery chapel .... we go straight to the grave site -have the benediction then family leaves except for family pall bearers then the body is lowered . thank you for your videos and wisdome

[@LittleMissFuneral]

silentfades correct on the photo! It’s a dog with a towel and it says “me time” on it. We bought it because it looks just like our dog! And almost every cemetery will give the family an option if they have a chapel; families can go there or to the graveside for final prayers. Families can always come to graveside but sometimes they decide not to for various reasons. (I work in Buffalo, it’s cold and we have a lot of snow so during winter months families don’t go a lot. Or if the grave is far from the road and family members might have difficulty walking there)

[@silentfades]

@@LittleMissFuneral thank you.

[@jg5361]

Whoever snapped at you in the start of video needs a telling off. Dont let anybody treat you bad. You deserve better!

[@michaele3910]

Do the funeral director help me when I die .how I know I'm in my own casket

[@blbrz8]

How come Keith isn’t wearing his seat belt... 🚙🚗

[@LittleMissFuneral]

blbrz8 I yell at him all the time!

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Are you scared to die?? I'm terrified. Just wondered. Also, what kind of lipstick or stain do you use. It's a great color. Thanks for the video.

[@brendaseverin5817]

I know this is an old vlog but how do u handle it if the family plans a big funeral but don't have the money to afford it?

[@thedoctor5216]

trigger Warning question Have you ever had ppl where they can't go to view ppl or they have upset stomach big they see a open coffin

[@LittleMissFuneral]

the doctor when families first come in it’s very common that people can’t go up and view their loved one. I never push someone to view their deceased, but typically after some time they end up walking up to the casket with other family members who are there to support them. I think this is a very interesting question and I might do a video on it in the future!

[@garysansone2785]

Excellent:)

[@LittleMissFuneral]

gary sansone thanks!

[@helenwood2758]

Hi sweet girl .I think you are amazing .I am a verry shurhen girl I'm 4o been to alot of funerals verry scary for me being raised in the south iv seen alot you are so pretty my husband thinks so to admire you so much you don't no how much you have helped me .I used to have bad dreams all my life about funeral homes and hureses being chased by them don't no why .O hun please don't cry you and baby are fine I no it's hard but I myself have buried two baby's a girl and boy different births .almost killed me .in both funerals same women that works there like you verry much helped me so so much so I love you thank you so much love you .Helenlee from fla love yall

[@BraydonThomlinson]

Am I the only one who likes the fact that she only goes to Tim Hortons? Man. I love Timmies!

[@meghancarey3593]

Do you like your job

[@dianejasinski593]

Are you afraid to be at the funeral home by yourself, are you afraid of dying, I always wanted to ask a funeral director ,thank you!!

[@Scgirl38]

You are gorgeous!

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Scgirl38 you’re so sweet!

[@MissUnderstood-yi1zm]

I agree!

[@MissUnderstood-yi1zm]

I wish i could get my eyeliner that perfectly winged!

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Alynn H you’re so kind!! My eyeliner is not perfect but it gets easier the more you do it trust me! I learned by watching KZbin videos.

[@pjyork8879]

It's an interesting job, but with me being on disability, I can only work certain amount of hours a week, and I'm not the one to dress up every day.

[@ihavenoidearwhatuser]

You are super good looking

[@ashleegarcia8410]

Died

[@michaele3910]

You doing a good job please text Michael Ernst

[@djray1031]

Please tell Kieth off for sounding his car horn in a place of rest

[@abutterfly7975]

I’m gonna be honest this is the second vid I have watched of urs and this is my feedback. I think I was expecting u to show us around to see a lot to talk about things that happen in ur job etc. What I felt I got and this isn’t being mean ok, was u talking about how tired U are often and watching u drive around in ur car and talk about what u have to attend over and over this vid and all while we are looking at how beautiful u r and how well u can do ur makeup ty. There’s not really any interesting or captivating moments going on so I was very bored. If it was me I think I would do less filming in the car and inform us on nitty gritty of the funeral industry like what Caitlin the other Funeral Director on YOU TUBE does give her a watch if u wanna see what I mean. Cheers no offence intended all the best

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Thanks for your feedback! I didn’t disclose it at this time but I was very pregnant in all of my vlog videos. That’s why I was always tired (we’ll, add that to working in a funeral home). I only posted about 5 of these, because I thought the same thing. All I am doing is driving and talking and they became repetitive for me. The reason why I’m just filming in my car is because I DID NOT have permission from my employer to film inside his funeral home. Therefore I could not show what I was actually doing that made me exhausted. (Dealing with families/working in bodies/wakes/funerals) I have watched other funeral directors on KZbin, some of my favorites being Kari Northey and Joèl Simone Anthony, who I recommend you watch as well because they are very educational and actively work inside funeral homes. I do thank you for your comment and feedback, because it’s nice to know the kinds of videos that people would enjoy.

[@goodbill1661]

You work too hard