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Victor M. Sweeney, Mortician
Victor is the host of the podcast Death And, where he explores death’s intersection with all aspects of life and indulges the morbid curiosities of his fans. He is also the author of Now Departing: A Small Town Mortician on Life, Death, & the Moments in Between (Simon & Schuster).
If You Want To Be a Mortician, Here's My REAL Advice.
Thinking about becoming a mortician or funeral director? As a licensed mortician and funeral director, I'm constantly asked for advice on getting into this line of work... and I'm always transparent with my answers and advice. If you're considering mortuary school, a career in funeral service, or yo...
Death And Everyday Life | Mortician Victor M. Sweeney & Author Joseph Pearce
In this episode of "Death And," funeral director Victor M. Sweeney sits down with author Joseph Pearce to explore reflections on mortality, literature, and the small rituals that give our days meaning. Joseph shares insights from the great books—including Tolkien's Lord of the Rings—and how an aware...
REAL Funeral Director Reacts to New Funeral Rules (Would You Choose This?)
Recently, the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois posted a video and a number of colleagues and one of my podcast listeners shared it with me looking for my reaction... so this is my first "reaction video." To be clear, the Order of Christian Funerals has not changed. Some diocese have observed that ...
Mortician Q&A: The Organ Donation Questions Nobody Asks Out Loud
As a licensed embalmer, I'm constantly asked questions about organ donation and how we go about embalming a body after organs have been removed. Here are some of my favorites. --- 📪 Send me a question: http://DeathAndPodcast.com ✅ Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/bddv5k5f ✅ Apple Podcasts: https://ap...
Death And Mothering | Morticians Victor M. Sweeney & Amanda King
In this episode of "Death And," Victor M. Sweeney sits down with undertaker, embalmer, and graphic artist Amanda King to dive into the challenging intersection of death and mothering. The conversation explores the realities women face in the funeral industry, from juggling demanding work schedules w...