Above and Beyond

Funeral professionals today do so much more than plan funerals. Every day they go above and beyond to educate people about the value of remembering loved ones, volunteering their time to a variety of causes, inspiring young people to consider careers in funeral service and demystifying the topic of death and dying. As leaders, they strengthen the communities in which they live and work.

Learn more by listening to the stories of these funeral professionals on the Remembering A Life Podcast.

Funeral Service Camp for Kids

Madeline Lyles and Dana Taylor started a funeral service camp for kids that has inspired young people to consider a career in funeral service. 

Funeral Home Therapy Dogs Help Families Cope with Loss

Many funeral homes have therapy dogs, which help families during times of loss. The dogs are often also very involved in community events. Learn about Morris V. Prout from Prout Funeral Home in this episode - and follow his adventures on Instagram!

Helping Families Heal: the Role of Funeral Directors in Mass Tragedies

Funeral professional Tim Schramm is Commander of the Michigan Mortuary Response Team and helps families begin to heal after mass fatalities.