In this candid conversation with fellow mortician Amanda King, we explore the unique challenges and triumphs women face in the funeral industry. From balancing the dual callings of funeral director and motherhood, to the realities of work-life balance (or imbalance), we dive deep into what it takes for women to not only enter but stay in the field.
We talk about:
• The difficulty of maintaining a work-life "balance"—and why that's often a myth
• Why many women leave the industry within five years, especially when starting families
• Breastfeeding, maternity leave, and having tough conversations with bosses
• The need for industry-wide changes like daycare stipends and increased flexibility
• How community and support are essential for women, especially single mothers, in death care
▶️ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/-v9mQYKSPys
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00:00 Navigating work-life balance as women in death care
01:10 Mortician Amanda King challenges the idea of work/life balance
01:30 The trend of women entering and leaving the funeral industry
02:18 The need for the funeral industry change to support women and mothers
02:37 Breastfeeding, pumping, and advocating for maternal needs in the funeral business
03:07 Real stories about workplace challenges for new mothers
03:47 Suggestions for death care employers: daycare support and flexible policies
04:37 Addressing post-pregnancy care and breaking taboos
05:42 The unique challenges for single mothers and on-call schedules
07:18 Community support and creative solutions for working funeral directors with kids
07:53 Parenting on the job
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