In 1912 an American "Lady Undertaker" addresses the question of why women are especially suited to work with the dead.
Tag: Undertaker
Midwives, Layers-Out, and Lady Pole
Patricia Lundy explores the relationship between women and death by reflecting on two books. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory, Caitlin Doughty’s memoir on her experience (past and current) in the death industry and Susanna Clarke’s Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, with specific focus on Lady Pole. In this post Patricia entertains the [...]
Women in the Mourning
Kate Mayfield is the author of the memoir, The Undertaker's Daughter. Here she takes us back to a time when women were not prominent figures in the funeral industry. Sharing the stories of women who played important roles 'behind the scenes' at her father's funeral home, Kate's childhood home. - Kate Mayfield - Kate Mayfield [...]
Launch Giveaway
We are delighted to announce our first post this coming Monday will be from the wonderful Kate Mayfield, author of The Undertaker's Daughter!
