Death And You (Pursuing Deathcare) | Listener Q&A with Mortician Victor M. Sweeney скачать в хорошем качестве

Death And You (Pursuing Deathcare) | Listener Q&A with Mortician Victor M. Sweeney

In this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney dives deep into what it means to pursue a career in deathcare. Responding to a wave of listener questions about entering the funeral industry, Victor shares his personal journey—from wrestling with his vocation as a young man, to his eye-opening first experiences at a funeral home. He explores the emotional realities and practical challenges of becoming a funeral professional, candidly discussing the tough hours, sometimes-less-than-ideal pay, and the profound responsibility to care for grieving families, all while reflecting on the empathy, resilience, and mindset needed to thrive in deathcare. Whether you're considering funeral service or simply curious about the philosophy behind it, this episode offers an honest look at the calling to serve the living—and the dead. Links:   / victor.m.sweeney     / victormsweeney   http://x.com/victormsweeney --- 📪 Send me a question: http://DeathAndPodcast.com ✅ Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/bddv5k5f ✅ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HTuuCM ✅ Spotify: https://sptfy.in/deathand 📕 Order my book: https://tinyurl.com/ymfaa5d4 --- 00:00 Mortician Victor M. Sweeney introduces the new episode of Death And, explaining that it will address listener questions on how to get into the deathcare industry 01:49 Victor answers listener questions starting with burial in the backyard 03:15 Victor explains how to create a personal cemetery and touches on green burial options 04:09 Victor clarifies rules for backyard urn burials and issues of family visitation 05:19 Victor responds to how head trauma affects embalming, sharing personal stories from the morgue 08:21 Victor shares his journey into the funeral industry and philosophy on vocation 12:10 Victor reflects on childhood experiences with death and family funerals 13:23 Victor discusses funeral industry backgrounds, generational undertakers, and calling 14:45 Victor offers advice for those considering funeral work: get a funeral home job 16:34 Victor recounts his first embalming experience and emotional reactions 19:14 Victor shares undertaker warnings and drawbacks of the profession 21:01 Victor describes the tough hours and pay realities for undertakers 23:13 Victor explores the pros and cons of small town funeral service 24:22 Victor talks about finding meaning and purpose in deathcare work 26:18 Victor reflects on the emotional strength needed for the profession 28:30 Victor discusses empathy, practicality, and personality in funeral work 31:05 Victor responds to a listener about building a resume for funeral jobs 33:19 Victor shares stories of meaningful funerals and the value of paying it forward 35:12 Victor describes the challenges and dedication involved in county burials 37:33 Victor closes with advice: try funeral work to see if it fits, and be guided by care and service #deathandpodcast #mortician #funeraldirector #morbidcuriosity