Comments for Association of Women Funeral Professionals http://www.wfdconnect.com Strengthening the Presence of Women in Funeral Service Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:56:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Finding the Right Words: Using Sympathy Poems and Quotations by Cathy http://www.wfdconnect.com/free-resources/finding-the-right-words-using-sympathy-poems-and-quotations/comment-page-1/#comment-1840 Cathy Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:56:43 +0000 http://www.wfdconnect.com/?page_id=213#comment-1840 This site is full of Christian verses, variety of different quotes. You can also find and learn more about <a href="http://www.obituarieshelp.org/message_sympathy_hub.html" rel="nofollow">sympathy </a> messages by visiting this site http://www.obituarieshelp.org/message_sympathy_hub.html. This site is full of Christian verses, variety of different quotes. You can also find and learn more about sympathy messages by visiting this site http://www.obituarieshelp.org/message_sympathy_hub.html.

]]> Comment on Musings on the Life of a Funeral Director by kim http://www.wfdconnect.com/musings-on-the-life-of-a-funeral-director/comment-page-1/#comment-121 kim Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:48:29 +0000 http://www.wfdconnect.com/?page_id=3081#comment-121 Kelly is a remarkable young funeral professional! Her words are so instructive, and inspiring. Thank you for leaving your comment, and please, keep us informed of your experiences at the funeral home, and know that we are here to support you in making a decision that is right and perfect for you. Kelly is a remarkable young funeral professional! Her words are so instructive, and inspiring. Thank you for leaving your comment, and please, keep us informed of your experiences at the funeral home, and know that we are here to support you in making a decision that is right and perfect for you.

]]> Comment on Musings on the Life of a Funeral Director by tracey cairns http://www.wfdconnect.com/musings-on-the-life-of-a-funeral-director/comment-page-1/#comment-120 tracey cairns Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:35:30 +0000 http://www.wfdconnect.com/?page_id=3081#comment-120 Hi Kelly thanks for the insight into the Funeral Industry . I am currently thinking about this as a career and am so looking forward to attending a day with my local funeral home as a volunteer this Friday . Your words were inspiring thankyou Hi Kelly thanks for the insight into the Funeral Industry . I am currently thinking about this as a career and am so looking forward to attending a day with my local funeral home as a volunteer this Friday . Your words were inspiring thankyou

]]> Comment on What Lead Me into the Funeral Profession? by Iora http://www.wfdconnect.com/what-lead-me-into-the-funeral-profession/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Iora Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:21:37 +0000 http://www.wfdconnect.com/?page_id=3374#comment-71 I'll be happy to try and answer your questions. Being in NM I had to relocate to Dallas for school. I left my husband in NM and moved to Dallas for a year. I was very blessed in that I did not have to work and go to school at the same time; however there were many of my classmates that did do both. Since I was over 50 when I return to school, it took much more dedication than when I was younger. My entire life was committed to my education. It was a demanding course and I spent my entire life dedicated to school. As for a work day, I usually start about 7:30 and leave 5:30--6:00 unless I have an evening service. I'm fortunate enough to be with a large enough firm that we are not on 24 hour call. We have part-time staff that takes our night calls and other part-time staff that goes on evening transfers. I do work two Saturdays and one Sunday per month. That's just how our rotation is set up. I will say that in smaller firms many times the funeral director will take the first call, embalm, and then meet with the family the following morning. Yes, there are many funernal directors that balance family and their career, but since there are no children in our home, that is not something I'm faced with. This is a wonderful career for me, but yes it can be very demanding----death does not respect the fact that you may have outside plans. If you're willing to adjust when necessary and learn the art of leaving the funeral home at the funeral home when you leave, the it's doable. Also, one must learn how to be "present" when dealing with a grieving family, but NOT take their grief on as your own. Lora, I've tried to be very straight forward and honest. It's a wonderful profession if that's where your heart is, but it can be a nightmare if you're just looking for a job. The rewards are great, but so can the demands be unfair at times. Please feel free to call me anytime. I'm at (505) 843-6333 in New Mexico which is MST. I’ll be happy to try and answer your questions. Being in NM I had to relocate to Dallas for school. I left my husband in NM and moved to Dallas for a year. I was very blessed in that I did not have to work and go to school at the same time; however there were many of my classmates that did do both. Since I was over 50 when I return to school, it took much more dedication than when I was younger. My entire life was committed to my education. It was a demanding course and I spent my entire life dedicated to school. As for a work day, I usually start about 7:30 and leave 5:30–6:00 unless I have an evening service. I’m fortunate enough to be with a large enough firm that we are not on 24 hour call. We have part-time staff that takes our night calls and other part-time staff that goes on evening transfers. I do work two Saturdays and one Sunday per month. That’s just how our rotation is set up. I will say that in smaller firms many times the funeral director will take the first call, embalm, and then meet with the family the following morning. Yes, there are many funernal directors that balance family and their career, but since there are no children in our home, that is not something I’m faced with.

This is a wonderful career for me, but yes it can be very demanding—-death does not respect the fact that you may have outside plans. If you’re willing to adjust when necessary and learn the art of leaving the funeral home at the funeral home when you leave, the it’s doable. Also, one must learn how to be “present” when dealing with a grieving family, but NOT take their grief on as your own.

Lora, I’ve tried to be very straight forward and honest. It’s a wonderful profession if that’s where your heart is, but it can be a nightmare if you’re just looking for a job. The rewards are great, but so can the demands be unfair at times.

Please feel free to call me anytime. I’m at (505) 843-6333 in New Mexico which is MST.

]]> Comment on What Lead Me into the Funeral Profession? by lora http://www.wfdconnect.com/what-lead-me-into-the-funeral-profession/comment-page-1/#comment-30 lora Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:43:23 +0000 http://www.wfdconnect.com/?page_id=3374#comment-30 Hello Ms. Colley Blevins My name is Lora. I have been inspired by your story. Would you mind if I asked a few more questions about your journey into what has become your purpose and ministry. Can you tell me more about the struggles and requirements for school. I'm sure each state will vary. I live in NNew York. Would you recommend this field and ministry to a mother who has a young child. CCan you give an example of a work day. Are you on 24 hours call? I look forward to hearing from you . I am a single working mom and I have wanted to embrace this field and touch lives but have never done anything about it. I am worried how to balance the family life with the life of being a funeral director. Thank you for any advice you can give. loro1011@aol.com Hello Ms. Colley Blevins

My name is Lora. I have been inspired by your story. Would you mind if I asked a few more questions about your journey into what has become your purpose and ministry. Can you tell me more about the struggles and requirements for school. I’m sure each state will vary. I live in NNew York. Would you recommend this field and ministry to a mother who has a young child. CCan you give an example of a work day. Are you on 24 hours call? I look forward to hearing from you . I am a single working mom and I have wanted to embrace this field and touch lives but have never done anything about it. I am worried how to balance the family life with the life of being a funeral director. Thank you for any advice you can give. loro1011@aol.com

]]> Comment on Saying Goodbye…and Finding Meaning in Loss by kim http://www.wfdconnect.com/saying-goodbye/comment-page-1/#comment-9 kim Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:57:56 +0000 http://www.wfdconnect.com/?p=3533#comment-9 You know, as a Buddhist, I know that a difficult death, where suffering is the central experience, is said to clear negative karma. That clearing makes it possible for the person to reincarnate at a higher level of enlightenment - which is a good thing. Yet, the thought of my friend suffering as he did still breaks my heart, leading me into suffering. "Om Mani Padme Hum..." You know, as a Buddhist, I know that a difficult death, where suffering is the central experience, is said to clear negative karma. That clearing makes it possible for the person to reincarnate at a higher level of enlightenment – which is a good thing. Yet, the thought of my friend suffering as he did still breaks my heart, leading me into suffering. “Om Mani Padme Hum…”

]]> Comment on My Book Recommendation Stands by kim http://www.wfdconnect.com/remember-me/comment-page-1/#comment-8 kim Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:22:05 +0000 http://www.wfdconnect.com/?p=1705#comment-8 The book really made me laugh in so many spots - and yet also made me cry in other spots. It was a nicely balanced look at funeral service in the U.S. today - it's one of those I wish <strong>I</strong><em> had written! The book really made me laugh in so many spots – and yet also made me cry in other spots. It was a nicely balanced look at funeral service in the U.S. today – it’s one of those I wish I had written!

]]> Comment on My Book Recommendation Stands by Adrienne Crowther http://www.wfdconnect.com/remember-me/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Adrienne Crowther Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:34:32 +0000 http://www.wfdconnect.com/?p=1705#comment-7 I just recommended the same book on Twitter today!! I'm posting now to second that suggestion. It's a great read - and one that influenced my decision to launch Shine On Brightly! I just recommended the same book on Twitter today!! I’m posting now to second that suggestion. It’s a great read – and one that influenced my decision to launch Shine On Brightly!

]]> Comment on Comments on the Japanese film, “Departures” by Suzanna Dodd http://www.wfdconnect.com/comments-on-the-japanese-film-departures/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Suzanna Dodd Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:49:29 +0000 http://www.wfdconnect.com/?p=1158#comment-6 I heard about this film from someone in class the other day---will absolutely check it out, it sounds wonderful! I heard about this film from someone in class the other day—will absolutely check it out, it sounds wonderful!

]]> Comment on Dispelling the Old “What IF?” by kim http://www.wfdconnect.com/dispelling-the-old-what-if/comment-page-1/#comment-5 kim Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:26:53 +0000 http://www.wfdconnect.com/?p=1001#comment-5 I'm so happy you were there with us Kristan! And, you're right; Cookie hit on some amazing valuable points of interest. Clarifying our core values, and being clear about what we want and need in life. I can't wait until the call is posted for others to enjoy and benefit from. :) I’m so happy you were there with us Kristan! And, you’re right; Cookie hit on some amazing valuable points of interest. Clarifying our core values, and being clear about what we want and need in life. I can’t wait until the call is posted for others to enjoy and benefit from. :)

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