VLOG: A Day in the Life of a Funeral Director | Little Miss Funeral

[@waeulbr]

That eye-liner gave me faith in life.

[@40ounce58]

Damn, i thought my day to day responsibilities were bad, y’all funeral directors put mine to shame! Much respect to you and all funeral directors! Cool video!

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Matthew Annis there’s a lot of paperwork and behind the scene stuff that people don’t see. I’m glad I was able to share a little bit of my day!

[@hannaclassey]

@@0annonymous is that because of how often they work?

[@jennic.548]

Thank you for this.. Yes, remember to be kind to your funeral director. They are doing the best they can....in a time sensitive and difficult time..

[@Classickarseat]

I’m a 24 year old female funeral arranger and this video was amazing! So relatable and nice to see someone my age going through their day as a director!

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

How old were the people in your class I’m 25 right now and thinking of doing this

[@Classickarseat]

@@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit I don’t have a director or embalmers license. In Arizona where I live you aren’t required to be licensed in order to be a funeral arranger or to help in the prep room. I just cannot embalm or sign the DC. So I never actually went to school for it.

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

@@Classickarseat oh I see Yea I wanna get a license cuz I think I would better be suited for removals, cremation and maybe embalming Rather than cosmetics and funeral arranging but I’ll do both if I have too

[@courtneyraiyn-eshaiyn7815]

I am just enthralled with these videos lately. I am trying to decide my profession and my major for college but I honestly don't know if I have the strength to do what you do daily. It takes one hell of a person to do this for a career. Major props to you.

[@maryshelton3730]

I worked for Hospice for 5 years and know how this prep for the families can be very important…you are so confident because you do know exactly what you are doing behind the scenes…that’s the best for the bereaved! Well done young lady!

[@amyebel7636]

I would really love to hear a bit more about doing the cosmetics hair, and body dressing, handling etc...

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Amy Ebel great suggestion! I will put this on my list to make a video on, thanks for the comment!

[@desirehgreen5283]

What's the name of the funeral home

[@Izzy_xx06]

Desireh Green I don’t think she is able to do that

[@TimKGrimes]

Funeral directors know makeup baby

[@itzurgirllinda4938]

Same here im sorry you talk to much about yourself

[@Stoic_Metalhead]

I work in the cemetery business, but in the ground side of it. Grounds was hectic, working 6 days a week, 8-14 hour shifts at a time, but I met funeral directors through the job and man, that's a real round the clock job. Mad respect. It's a job that isn't for everyone, but if you can handle it, it's sooo rewarding cause it truly is an amazing feeling when you see how you help families with remembering their loved ones, both on the grounds side and funeral director side. To anyone interested in the cemetery business, go for it. Some days are rough, but it's soooo rewarding to be able to help people get closure when they lose someone.

[@carrielopez1728]

Watching all the videos I can to try to work through some deep fear of death and the dead. I've been a nurse for 20 years and was an aid for 2 years prior to nursing school. I'm great with the dying but once they become a corpse, I literally make a break for it, especially when the funeral home comes. I twice, while working in Connecticut, witnessed two horrible transfers to body bags. I initially got into nursing to save lives, not realizing how passionately I would feel about the geriatric population, so for 20 years, I mostly usher lives on to the next world. My fear goes back to when I was 5 and the Thriller video came out...then, that same year, around Christmas,my best friend died in a house fire. From then on, I just couldn't deal but my 18 year old daughter has decided to become a funeral director. I am trying SO HARD to support her. She's doing it because we've lost so many in our family prematurely and she sees how amazing our regular funeral home has been. She wants to be helpful to grieving families.

[@gerald4133]

I know i was a EMTI for many years. We saved the ones we could and loosing a patient is always tough. Do all you can nobody can expect more. Best wishes. Peace 🌹

[@djmoon3294]

that's really interesting because i am the exact opposite. i am wanting to enter the funeral business as a career and could NEVER do medical work. the process of dying freaks me out. corpses and dead things don't really bother me though. i guess for me because the soul is gone, and there's no suffering? i am not sure. just an interesting contrast i noticed between us.

[@donaldswink6259]

I like the fact that you say person rather than body. Sounds a lot better.

[@kristieweaver2428]

Girl your makeup is flawless.

[@julihath8046]

I’ve heard that coordinating a funeral is comparable to planning a wedding, but with only a few days to do it all. Would you say that’s a fair comparison?

[@akawhippy]

JuliHath Yes. But it’s the whole opposite.

[@elijah-jamesmac2039]

Sounds about right to me, I’m not a funeral director, but I recently started working in a funeral home, and listening to them making arrangements with the family, the venue, paperwork, etc... it sounds comparable to planning a wedding, just not as joyous an occasion

[@williamburnes9215]

Thank you so much No one that is not in the business for the understands everything a funeral director does it's not just dressing up and standing around in a funreal home

[@MaryClareVideos]

You can't spell funeral without real fun.😺

[@dianerankin1708]

I agree.

[@computergrant1]

I love this inter-action video of a, "day-in-the-life," funeral director and everything you must do! Even the unfortunate of the families unnecessarily yelling at you. I enjoy others as well, so look forward to your next video.

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Grant Grindle thank you!

[@justme89134]

Thank you so much for sharing this video of what it's like in this career. I am a licensed Funeral Arranger and you really nailed it in every way. It is a crazy life but I love what I do. It's so rewarding and such an honor to help people during their most difficult times. My family and friends don't understand what it is that I do or how it can be even though I have tried to explain it to them. I shared this video with all of them so they can understand. I never thought I would be doing this for my career. I never had any desire to work in this field but when I landed my first job in the funeral industry as a part time funeral services attendant, I fell in love with the job and the people. I had to get into funeral arranging so that I could work with families from the moment the first call comes, or the moment they walk through the door all the way through the services and my following up with them afterwards. Thanks again for doing such a great job with this video.

[@michealmarshall2888]

Wow! Your a busy woman! Hope you get a break soon and get yourself some sleep. Great Job, if only people can realize how much you do! Amazed!

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Micheal Marshall thank you!

[@michaelhaller8495]

Thanks for your wonderful and informative videos. I am considering a job in a funeral home thanks Lauren for your help and advice. Best wishes Michael from Australia 🇦🇺

[@thepetbloglady1720]

I am enjoying your videos! I am going back to school in the Fall to become a Funeral Director/Embalmer and following you is helping me get my head around it all. :)

[@snoopy1981]

thank you, a good friend of mine passed who had become an FD and i was wondering about all the care that goes into this job & why she chose it. it helped me.

[@brittanynicole6839]

So happy I found your videos! I am currently enrolled in online classes for my funeral director and embalmers license♥️ it’s so nice to see and watch other people in the same profession!

[@stephaniechenoweth6858]

Whoa whoa: hold the phone: you did that fabulous face of makeup and got dressed in 22 minutes? I know this isn’t that type of channel, but can we get a makeup tutorial?

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Stephanie Chenoweth this made me laugh!! I do my makeup the same every single day so I’m very fast with it. And my hair is always a hot mess that I sometimes run a straightener through if I have time. Since my ENTIRE wardrobe is black/gray I don’t have to think about what I’m wearing because I know if I grab a shirt and a skirt it’s going to match. If I do another vlog like this I’ll show myself doing my makeup in the beginning.

[@tiffanyweems847]

Love the videos it is a really effective way of showing a day in the life. Love it

[@lilu2830]

@@LittleMissFuneral yessss please do another vlog like this. Also I'm studying to become a Mortician and I have a question on your experience or other people's experience dating or being a mother and wife while working in the funeral home. Can one still live a normal life with somewhat normal hours w at least 6 hours of sleep every night and spend a normal amount of time with their children and hubby, while also fitting in some much needed vacation time in there?

[@jenya-was-here]

@@briannotafan3368 Tf??

[@C.W.scottishhighlandmumma1821]

I know right? Sometimes it feels like it takes me 22 minutes to get my hair right, lol 😆

[@glenndraper5760]

I Love YOUR Videos and Sharing What A Funeral Director Does on A Daily Basis and TRYING to Educate The General Public What TO Expect When Unfortunately Loose A Loved One Passing Away and I Personally LOVE Your Compassion To YOUR Proffesion and IT SHOWS with You . Your Videos You Share What A Funeral Director Does 2 Take Care Of Deceased Individual and 2 Respect for the the Family is AMAZING. I Feel Personally You are a AN Ambassador 4 The Funeral Business. I Have A lot Of Respect for Funeral Directors That Care ABOUT THE Living And Deceased Individual and THERE Family. 🤗

[@kathrynhall1136]

You are source of information and inspiration . Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us .

[@l0v32l0v3y0u]

Just found your channel...Thank you for all that you do!!!

[@lisaoconnor7085]

when my mum passed the funeral director was brillant .i have great respect for u guys doing this job

[@raykirk6778]

Im becoming a funeral director and watching this making me feel like I just did a hard shift 😣😂

[@tamaragiallonardo374]

Ray Kirk GIRL SAME

[@steuk6510]

I study sciences and medicine histology histopathology cytology forensic pathology diagnostic medicine biomedical bone sciences ect and neuropathology i do animal bones and pathology I have my own lab and animal morgue

[@user-ri3oz1hi4k]

Me, too!

[@amy-joe5772]

I don't know you but I thank God there are graceful people like you for your care of the deceased

[@kennethbrownson5141]

Loved this video. Opens consumer's eyes.

[@TheBrazenRose]

How do you handle the angry families when they yell at you? Do you have to be a bit gentler than you would with a customer in a retail environment?

[@Renae5147]

I’m assuming so because a lot of the times the families are angry because they are hurting. When you’re grieving you become a completely different person because you are in so much pain.

[@frenziedlord3487]

I just registered and paid for an apprenticeship course for apprenticeships here. Thank you so much for showing how funeral directors work! I'm excited to get started in the funeral service stuff.

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Jim Derksen good luck!

[@marlaparslow3316]

This was great doll💜💜 thanks for what you do. I hope these family's appreciate you

[@LittleMissFuneral]

marla parslow thank you!

[@JeffreyReillyparamedic]

You are very special and thank you so much for your difficult, loving work. Thank you!

[@tonyt6696]

My head would be spinning I respect your work I had no idea what you people go through.

[@mazzyg6186]

i am so grateful for your videos its been so hard to find information on this field

[@Eudojia]

This was fantastic, thank you for giving me a bit of an inside look! Priceless.

[@twofoottaylor1]

I recognized that hymn that they were singing during mass when you were at the back for a while ... (even though I'm not catholic) ...

[@lifewithmejessiemarie2570]

I am still stuck on choosing between Mortuary Science and nursing. Im just about done with a CNA program and the clinicals have me second guessing if I actually want to be a nurse. I feel like being a funeral director and helping with healing and grief and preparing the body is something I could definitely do!

[@tshitsoishmael2565]

Yah go for it and hire me please..

[@MegaBadgirl2010]

I just retired after a 51 year career as an RN, mostly in trauma critical care. I actually found that the biggest gift God gave me for my calling, is the ability to deal with the patient and family when we can’t save a patient. Someone asked me once how I can deal with losing so many especially young patients. I told them that when I knew that we were not going to be able to save, making what we had was so important to make it the best it could be. I have prayed, cried and sat with so many patients and families. I have been called an angel, a friend, part of the family. I have had such a strong bond with some patients that I knew they had died before I was even told. Please, do whichever ever path you feel is best for you. I think you will be a blessing to whichever path you follow. God bless you.

[@monojammer3882]

You are doing a awesome job. You are kind and very professional in what you do. Great job the deceased that you have helped would be proud of you keep up the great work.

[@shawndamichelle639]

This is great. I’m absolutely loving this and hope to see more Vlogs.

[@LadyCoyKoi]

Thank you so much for this. Gives me an idea what to expect in this new profession.

[@radioman8427]

Hi Lauren , I was a little surprised to see the Oakdale Cemetery mentioned. I lived close to it as a boy in Glendora , California.

[@marsparkles7944]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I am considering to become a funeral director and all of these vlogs and KZbin documentaries are really helping me!

[@aloysiusneumeyer171]

Great work !! First class lady GOD BLESS

[@twofoottaylor1]

I thought it was a fabulous video ... a day in the life of a Funeral Director ... keep them coming!

[@johnberryhill8106]

Wow!.....I had no idea what funeral directors go through on a daily basis.......thank you for your videos!

[@jimwarnow6771]

I found this interesting to see how things really have not changed since I last worked for a Funeral Home, except we did NOT do weekend arrangements due to the fact that no one was around at church's or cemetery's. We seldom had funeral services on weekends because of the overtime that the cemetery charged, and had to be finished by noon.

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Jim Warnow we have overtime fees at the local cemeteries on Saturdays as well. It doesn’t stop families from having a Saturday service, that day is actually our busiest day for funerals! And we meet with families ALL the time, but I explain to them that I can’t promise arrangements to be 100% confirmed unless I can get ahold of the people I need to contact. Weekends are definitely stressful because I am constantly waiting for people to call me back so I can make my deadlines, but I just try to do what I can!

[@BillDerBerg]

Unless it's a national holiday (Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, et al) the local cemetery (Oakdale in Glendora, CA, here a Dignity Memorial site) does funerals and viewings every day... 7 days a week.

[@jillybean4480]

Loved this video. Please keep doing them Lauren. You do an awesome job.

[@useruser2101]

I too work in a funeral home in Singapore for 8 long years.

[@4omg5]

Im interested in opening up a funeral home in the future . Right now im getting my degree in health science and im not sure what exactly what im going to do. But im glad i found your channel

[@patriciacurnutt7669]

Didn't realize there is that much work to taking care of funerels.now I know why it the price it is. Worth paying for it . I can see now we should be thankful for what you do. Thank you.

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Patricia Curnutt funeral prices still vary from home to home, so it’s good to be able to talk to a funeral firm before you need one so you can understand their prices and why they’re structured that way. But most people don’t understand the hours and hard work that directors and staff put in once the family walks out the door!

[@mazzyg6186]

oh my goodness thank you so much for missing mothers day to educate me... this video has helped me so much! im so excited to dive into your channel!!!

[@ashleyw8526]

I loved this! Definitely looking forward to more videos like this! 🤗❤️

[@VictoriaW14]

Hi! Just wanted to say that i'm so glad that I found your channel! It wasn't until this year that I started to become interested in the industry! Thank you for these videos because I've always had an interest so I like hearing about the job! Also yay buffalo! I'm from Rochester originally :)

[@dawnpastorius4642]

This was a perfect representation of a day in the life

[@CardboardCreative]

I really appreciate the aspects of this video where you explain the little 'behind the scene' details that the public and families don't see a director work on. I'm a student and an FDA and as much as I advocate for the benefits of taking a more hands-on role in the death of a loved on and consider new options (home funerals, green burials, celebrations of life, etc), the role of a funeral director is a necessity no matter what the funeral looks like or entails. Even if you don't want a loved one to be embalmed, or would prefer a direct cremation, or no services/events at a funeral home, a funeral director is a professional and expert who knows exactly what needs to get done and what options are available to you, so regardless of your experiences with planning funerals or how able you are to function in the event of someone you love dying, you at least have some direction or scaffolding to work with.

[@pearlappelman9586]

Hi, this is so inspiring to me to see a young lady pursuing a job that not many people would like. I myself am planning to become a medical examiner. And I like to do vlogs. Anyway that's all. Thanks for inspiring me!♡♡♡♡

[@toddbitsilly9478]

I feel your pain Keith. I'm part of the removal staff and deal with really uncooperative nurses at nursing homes

[@kernow9324]

Keith reminds me of David Fisher from Six Feet Under.

[@theresawestfall4212]

Hi Lauren, i too, am a funeral director. It is really demanding as you have shown. So worth it. I have thought about doing video as well, just hesitant because it is such a sensitive subject. Keep it up! Continue taking care of those families.

[@YoungBohemith]

I've been a trucker for the last 5 years I'm used to 10-14 hours shift but I got called to be a interviewed for a funeral director intern tommorow morning im tired of the physical labor of driving and unloading all pipe by myself this really helps thank you

[@ericamages2729]

First time I’ve ever seen videos done from where I live , Love hearing you say things about Buffalo

[@Chase8091]

Would be awesome to see more videos like this!

[@goosubux]

Just subbed. I found you on Kari and Caitlyn's channels. These vlogs are awesome.

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Ohio Guy thank you!

[@Rubiastraify]

Wow! I now have a new-found respect for funeral directors! Especially now with the pandemic, it must be so challenging for you. God Bless!

[@mrs.interpret]

Ive been very interested in becoming a director! This is a cool perspective. I’ve already applied at a few places hoping I get a call back soon!

[@benberube9180]

Did you get the job?

[@twofoottaylor1]

This is a very interesting and informative video of your days events at work ... I was aware that Funeral Directors are extremely busy per entire funeral ... not a moments rest!

[@waverliep.5163]

Thank you for showing us this. I really wanna do this. Can you go over your training like how the process went etc?

[@ONSTAGEMUSICPODCAST]

Kari The Mortician channel shows you an actual embalming

[@twofoottaylor1]

Yikes! ... what a day you have had ... you are an amazing professional to have to deal with all that ... hope your day improves!!!

[@36index73]

Did it for 22 years☺... best of luck in your career!

[@iMolikaMenThlang]

Do they follow you home? I’m the most scaredy-cat idc I’m scared scared. 😬

[@Beth-rb8nt]

The service music was Peacful and angelic, do you what the piece was called?

[@rebekahlee5010]

How do you get into this industry? Even as a assistant?

[@rasheedad3750]

2 year degree in mortuary science

[@vampire99999]

Amazing vid didn't realise the background jobs you have too do keep up the good work

[@squalli1297]

I happened to stumble upon this channel to see how things have changed. Other than the fact things are done online, not much has. I graduated mortuary science college 40 years ago and was lucky to find a job at a family owned mortuary where there would be an average of 100 services/month. I knew a classmate who was an employee who worked nights there, so I would study with him and volunteering my time there while learning as much as possible. After a few months I was eventually offered a job to work there since it was apparent I was serious about being in the mortuary business. I wasn't looking for a job at the time because classes were extremely intense with 19 units/semester. I needed the income, so I took it part-time (but seemed like full-time w/part-time pay). I did everything from 1st calls (removals) nights, hand washing/waxing cars in the AM's, sweeping parking lots to driving limos and directing funerals, typing and filing death certificates in PM's to embalming cases and counseling families towards the end of each day & much more. I went to work daily well scrubbed and went home 14 hours later looking like I had been in a fight. I couldn't wear the same suit twice between cleanings although I wore coveralls to keep from getting dirty. Although I was salaried I feared I could lose my job at any time depending on how my boss felt, and there were many terminations. I became married to my job with little/no time off and no social life. I wore a lot of hats. I found a much better job with benefits after 4 years of intensive training. Everything looks pretty until you get behind the curtain. It was non-stop fast paced action. I proved my value by not placing limitations on what I could do then. Imagine being on-call nights without a cell phone, answering machine, or a pager!

[@krishuddo2804]

Very much of a brave Lady 🙏🏽🕯️

[@melissacarranza2439]

Off topic question, but what lipstick do you wear? OMG it is flawless and the color is gorgeous 😍. I'd love to try it for myself. Back on topic, thanks for all of your videos. I am new to this industry [almost 1 year] and it is great to hear and see what others do. Please keep the videos coming.

[@cgaley15]

Thank you sooo much for making this video!

[@thebandmcomputer]

Great video Lauren. I know funeral directors are VERY busy when someone dies, my question is how many days a week (on average) is your funeral home not handling a death? If you folks dealt with 2-3 deaths a week then you would be straight out, but are there weeks with no customers when it's not so crazy, and how often does that happen? I live in MA, I see your old college, Mount Ida is closing. Lots of contraversy around that decision.

[@amberlouise86]

You are an amazing lady, and so beautiful ❤️

[@ldswife5339]

can you make more of these

[@cir3nn3]

Im so glad I came across this video because now I know I would not like to do this. I was so set on having funeral service as my major because I had a vision of the job that wasn't at all true. I did not think it would be this stressful and life consuming, in fact because I thought it was the complete opposite was why I though I wanted to go into this. But nah girl, I need my Saturdays and Sundays, and im allergic to high levels of stress which would occur if I had to go through what your assistant had to do. Thank you, I learned a lot in this video.😊

[@itsflynn68]

OMG I LIVE NEAR YOU OMG Edit: its great to supporta local youtuber

[@destinyequality7243]

Do you find your job stressful? How do the churches,casket/vault company’s,news papers get paid? I know these questions sound stupid but I’m very set on enrolling in a Mortuary Science program to get my AAS and become a funeral director. Do you find time to eat healthy food? Also how do you write a obituary? Is it a mini thesis statement?

[@bryansproles2879]

I don't really have the stomach to be able to handle that kind of work, but all the different things that you have to do is very interesting :) One question I have is - why are people calling at all hours of the night to set up these meetings? I guess it has to do with body preservation, but they wouldn't expect to come see you at the funeral home at those hours, so why would they expect they can call 24/7?

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Bryan Sproles as funeral directors, we get notified when a person dies. And people die all the time, even in the middle of the night! When we are notified, if not by the next of kin, I call them right away to get verbal permission to take their loved one into the care of the funeral home and verbal permission to embalm (if those are their wishes). Then, we set up a time for the next day to meet to set the actual arrangements. So even though we are notified at all hours of the night, and have to go out to pick up the deceased, we are not physically meeting the family until more responsible hours.

[@bryansproles2879]

Wow...that takes a real passion for this kind of work, which you and Kari have both shown in the videos you've made :) I guess the only weird thing about it would be - whoever's calling in the early hours has probably been awake for awhile, and you (or whoever the funeral director is) is still groggy and sleepy while trying to speak to this person...

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Bryan Sproles yes! It’s hard to sound awake when you’ve just been woken up!

[@cynthiathomas5443]

Little Miss Funeral The funeral home that helped us has an answering machine after 5:00(the guy told me).My dad died a year ago from pancreatic cancer and was cremated. He died at home and he would have gotten a kick out of the fact that 2 women from the funeral home came and picked him up and took him to the funeral home.

[@missellen779]

New to this channel! Probably going to binge today! 😂

[@hottwheels83]

Keith Rants!!!! 😂😂😂 hahaha loved it!!!

[@heatherbowlan9822]

I'm exsosted just listening to all the thing you've done in the last 22 minutes , God bless you ! Where is your funeral home ,I've been waiting to see it ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,goodbye my lost !!!

[@dennisthompson4831]

Love your makeup that you did, your eyes are beautiful

[@Charja02]

As someone who is looking into the funeral industry, specifically funeral directing and embalming, these vlogs really let me get a realistic taste of what the job is like. Thank you!

[@daletiger35]

Oh, that dog, he reminds me of a few house dogs I’ve ever had

[@mazzyg6186]

im sorry if this is a dumb question but I know nothing about funerals... is it common for the funeral director to stay through the service? And then do an announcement? I understand somebody needs to transport the loved one but I guess I assumed that would be done by somebody else?

[@steuk6510]

I live in UK what sort off medical equipment do you have I begin busy with sciences I only had 2 hours sleep in 24 hours I picked up some medical equipment sorted out my lab did a presentation at the group my day off today

[@robertskerry2145]

Would like to see more in depth detail including the embalming process

[@LandoHitman]

I would love to see a video that encompasses the entire process. From the removal of a body of where they died all the way to the actual funeral. Every step of the process.

[@Gemashke]

Great video as usual! Yes, I'd like to see another video like this one !!

[@livscrazylife907]

Wait buffalo news paper?? I live 10 minutes away from buffalo!!

[@Christian_Girl120]

I give you alot of credit for all you have to deal with. I do terrible without enough sleep. It's very interesting.

[@paytondagreat3533]

You in upstate NY huh?

[@maovslandlords9244]

As a funeral director, do you work like 12 or 14 hour days, 7 days a week?

[@mathilda2610]

Please more Vlogs! I like them :)

[@LittleMissFuneral]

Mathilda I’ll try to post some more in the future :)

[@mathilda2610]

Little Miss Funeral Thank you! Greetings from Germany! :))