I've been trying not to mention it because of the reactions I've been getting IRL. They range from 'That is... interesting' to 'That is morbid, why would you want to do that?'. It can also be a sensitive subject for some, so I avoid mentioning it until asked for that reason.
I've applied to the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services because I want to become a licensed funeral director and embalmer. I've always been interested in morbid things, like what happens after death, and how people react to it. It was one of those things that I wasn't really obsessed over, but when it was brought up I always seemed to know more than what was 'socially acceptable' and freak people out.
The reason why I feel that this is what I want to do is because I like to make people happy and help when they are in need. I also handle emotional situations uniquely, I 'turn off' my personal emotions without appearing cold, and do whatever it is I have to do then break down at a later time. Numerous family situations have occurred enough to where I have become the go to person for advice on matters like this. I feel that this ability to care about someone and still carry out my work would be something that would allow me to thrive in this field, along with my interest in mortuary science.
As for dealing with the bodies, that part has never really bothered me before. I view them as shells of the people they once were, but still treat them with respect. I've always wondered how they look so 'alive' at services when they looked so sickly the days prior to death. I'm not really squeamish, so this part I don't think will worry me. I can't say for sure until I actually have the cadaver in front of me, which I'm sure I'll post about it if this topic is okay with everyone to talk about.
The only part of the job that I worry about is dealing with children. It is unfortunate, but it does happen, and someone has to be there to help the family through their time of need. Being a mother, I feel that I would relate better to the families, and knowing that their child was taken care of by a fellow parent may ease the pain maybe a little bit.
Giving families that sense of closure, and that last memory of their loved one simply 'sleeping' feels like something I was meant to do. I know that is kind of cheesy and not descriptive at all, but I guess its a calling? The only think I can say is that I'll know once I get in school and I am facing my first funeral service. I'm nervous, but I do look forward to that day.
I'm sorry, that got a bit long. I tend to go on tangents about things I'm interested in, and this topic in particular I try to avoid because I tend to over explain things people would rather not hear about...
KitKatCara wrote:I've been trying not to mention it because of the reactions I've been getting IRL. They range from 'That is... interesting' to 'That is morbid, why would you want to do that?'. It can also be a sensitive subject for some, so I avoid mentioning it until asked for that reason.
I've applied to the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services because I want to become a licensed funeral director and embalmer. I've always been interested in morbid things, like what happens after death, and how people react to it. It was one of those things that I wasn't really obsessed over, but when it was brought up I always seemed to know more than what was 'socially acceptable' and freak people out.
The reason why I feel that this is what I want to do is because I like to make people happy and help when they are in need. I also handle emotional situations uniquely, I 'turn off' my personal emotions without appearing cold, and do whatever it is I have to do then break down at a later time. Numerous family situations have occurred enough to where I have become the go to person for advice on matters like this. I feel that this ability to care about someone and still carry out my work would be something that would allow me to thrive in this field, along with my interest in mortuary science.
As for dealing with the bodies, that part has never really bothered me before. I view them as shells of the people they once were, but still treat them with respect. I've always wondered how they look so 'alive' at services when they looked so sickly the days prior to death. I'm not really squeamish, so this part I don't think will worry me. I can't say for sure until I actually have the cadaver in front of me, which I'm sure I'll post about it if this topic is okay with everyone to talk about.
The only part of the job that I worry about is dealing with children. It is unfortunate, but it does happen, and someone has to be there to help the family through their time of need. Being a mother, I feel that I would relate better to the families, and knowing that their child was taken care of by a fellow parent may ease the pain maybe a little bit.
Giving families that sense of closure, and that last memory of their loved one simply 'sleeping' feels like something I was meant to do. I know that is kind of cheesy and not descriptive at all, but I guess its a calling? The only think I can say is that I'll know once I get in school and I am facing my first funeral service. I'm nervous, but I do look forward to that day.
I'm sorry, that got a bit long. I tend to go on tangents about things I'm interested in, and this topic in particular I try to avoid because I tend to over explain things people would rather not hear about...
Oh, mortuary services. Cool! I see no problem with having that as a profession. I've known a couple of folks who did that, along with a friend who used to work in a hospital morgue. In fact I used to contemplate it as a possible profession to pursue. Good luck! I hope you get in.
KitKatCara wrote:I've been trying not to mention it because of the reactions I've been getting IRL. They range from 'That is... interesting' to 'That is morbid, why would you want to do that?'. It can also be a sensitive subject for some, so I avoid mentioning it until asked for that reason.
I've applied to the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services because I want to become a licensed funeral director and embalmer. I've always been interested in morbid things, like what happens after death, and how people react to it. It was one of those things that I wasn't really obsessed over, but when it was brought up I always seemed to know more than what was 'socially acceptable' and freak people out.
The reason why I feel that this is what I want to do is because I like to make people happy and help when they are in need. I also handle emotional situations uniquely, I 'turn off' my personal emotions without appearing cold, and do whatever it is I have to do then break down at a later time. Numerous family situations have occurred enough to where I have become the go to person for advice on matters like this. I feel that this ability to care about someone and still carry out my work would be something that would allow me to thrive in this field, along with my interest in mortuary science.
As for dealing with the bodies, that part has never really bothered me before. I view them as shells of the people they once were, but still treat them with respect. I've always wondered how they look so 'alive' at services when they looked so sickly the days prior to death. I'm not really squeamish, so this part I don't think will worry me. I can't say for sure until I actually have the cadaver in front of me, which I'm sure I'll post about it if this topic is okay with everyone to talk about.
The only part of the job that I worry about is dealing with children. It is unfortunate, but it does happen, and someone has to be there to help the family through their time of need. Being a mother, I feel that I would relate better to the families, and knowing that their child was taken care of by a fellow parent may ease the pain maybe a little bit.
Giving families that sense of closure, and that last memory of their loved one simply 'sleeping' feels like something I was meant to do. I know that is kind of cheesy and not descriptive at all, but I guess its a calling? The only think I can say is that I'll know once I get in school and I am facing my first funeral service. I'm nervous, but I do look forward to that day.
I'm sorry, that got a bit long. I tend to go on tangents about things I'm interested in, and this topic in particular I try to avoid because I tend to over explain things people would rather not hear about...
Oh, mortuary services. Cool! I see no problem with having that as a profession. I've known a couple of folks who did that, along with a friend who used to work in a hospital morgue. In fact I used to contemplate it as a possible profession to pursue. Good luck! I hope you get in.
I hope you get in as well. Then you can use it to get a favor from the Don in exchange for a later service.
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KitKatCara wrote:I've been trying not to mention it because of the reactions I've been getting IRL. They range from 'That is... interesting' to 'That is morbid, why would you want to do that?'. It can also be a sensitive subject for some, so I avoid mentioning it until asked for that reason.
I've applied to the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services because I want to become a licensed funeral director and embalmer. I've always been interested in morbid things, like what happens after death, and how people react to it. It was one of those things that I wasn't really obsessed over, but when it was brought up I always seemed to know more than what was 'socially acceptable' and freak people out.
The reason why I feel that this is what I want to do is because I like to make people happy and help when they are in need. I also handle emotional situations uniquely, I 'turn off' my personal emotions without appearing cold, and do whatever it is I have to do then break down at a later time. Numerous family situations have occurred enough to where I have become the go to person for advice on matters like this. I feel that this ability to care about someone and still carry out my work would be something that would allow me to thrive in this field, along with my interest in mortuary science.
As for dealing with the bodies, that part has never really bothered me before. I view them as shells of the people they once were, but still treat them with respect. I've always wondered how they look so 'alive' at services when they looked so sickly the days prior to death. I'm not really squeamish, so this part I don't think will worry me. I can't say for sure until I actually have the cadaver in front of me, which I'm sure I'll post about it if this topic is okay with everyone to talk about.
The only part of the job that I worry about is dealing with children. It is unfortunate, but it does happen, and someone has to be there to help the family through their time of need. Being a mother, I feel that I would relate better to the families, and knowing that their child was taken care of by a fellow parent may ease the pain maybe a little bit.
Giving families that sense of closure, and that last memory of their loved one simply 'sleeping' feels like something I was meant to do. I know that is kind of cheesy and not descriptive at all, but I guess its a calling? The only think I can say is that I'll know once I get in school and I am facing my first funeral service. I'm nervous, but I do look forward to that day.
I'm sorry, that got a bit long. I tend to go on tangents about things I'm interested in, and this topic in particular I try to avoid because I tend to over explain things people would rather not hear about...
Oh, mortuary services. Cool! I see no problem with having that as a profession. I've known a couple of folks who did that, along with a friend who used to work in a hospital morgue. In fact I used to contemplate it as a possible profession to pursue. Good luck! I hope you get in.
I hope you get in as well. Then you can use it to get a favor from the Don in exchange for a later service.
go for it. Boomers are dying soon, so it should be steady/growing work for a long while!
KitKatCara wrote:I've been trying not to mention it because of the reactions I've been getting IRL. They range from 'That is... interesting' to 'That is morbid, why would you want to do that?'. It can also be a sensitive subject for some, so I avoid mentioning it until asked for that reason.
I've applied to the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services because I want to become a licensed funeral director and embalmer. I've always been interested in morbid things, like what happens after death, and how people react to it. It was one of those things that I wasn't really obsessed over, but when it was brought up I always seemed to know more than what was 'socially acceptable' and freak people out.
The reason why I feel that this is what I want to do is because I like to make people happy and help when they are in need. I also handle emotional situations uniquely, I 'turn off' my personal emotions without appearing cold, and do whatever it is I have to do then break down at a later time. Numerous family situations have occurred enough to where I have become the go to person for advice on matters like this. I feel that this ability to care about someone and still carry out my work would be something that would allow me to thrive in this field, along with my interest in mortuary science.
As for dealing with the bodies, that part has never really bothered me before. I view them as shells of the people they once were, but still treat them with respect. I've always wondered how they look so 'alive' at services when they looked so sickly the days prior to death. I'm not really squeamish, so this part I don't think will worry me. I can't say for sure until I actually have the cadaver in front of me, which I'm sure I'll post about it if this topic is okay with everyone to talk about.
The only part of the job that I worry about is dealing with children. It is unfortunate, but it does happen, and someone has to be there to help the family through their time of need. Being a mother, I feel that I would relate better to the families, and knowing that their child was taken care of by a fellow parent may ease the pain maybe a little bit.
Giving families that sense of closure, and that last memory of their loved one simply 'sleeping' feels like something I was meant to do. I know that is kind of cheesy and not descriptive at all, but I guess its a calling? The only think I can say is that I'll know once I get in school and I am facing my first funeral service. I'm nervous, but I do look forward to that day.
I'm sorry, that got a bit long. I tend to go on tangents about things I'm interested in, and this topic in particular I try to avoid because I tend to over explain things people would rather not hear about...
My sister tried going to school for that for a year. I don't remember why she stopped.
By the way, the invitation to jinx to come hang out is extended to you and your daughter as well of course. Mine is still a bit too young to play though haha.
Off at school I took the opportunity to head to go draw cadavers at the medical school at USF. If they still have it up, there's a picture I drew of a brain in a pan somewhere on the wall. I wish I knew where my slide of that drawing was though. If it interests you without bothering you and it is a service that is needed, nothing wrong with that. I say there's no shame in doing a job well that needs to be done. Whether you're a surgeon or a cleaner, it doesn't matter.
Well ok, telephone solicitors can FOAD. Get the hell out and get a different job.
Thanks guys, I wasn't sure if I should have mentioned it because of how people tend to take it. This is the first time my family actually had a negative response to my choices, and it kinda put me off.
I am done with eBay. I'm sick of buyers not paying for their items. Don't bid if you're not going to buy it. eBay needs to implement some sort of system to counteract this. I'm done with the non-committal attitude of both eBay and it's community.
That said. First one to send me $100 can have my Ouya LE.
I have been trying to finish up with my moms estate and it looks like it will end up in court
all this crap has me one scream away from a mental breakdown. I am the baby of the family but get stuck dealing with all the bull poopy.
I am done with eBay. I'm sick of buyers not paying for their items. Don't bid if you're not going to buy it. eBay needs to implement some sort of system to counteract this. I'm done with the non-committal attitude of both eBay and it's community. 