Funeral Pros Share Eerie Tales

From “Broken Hell” to Ghostly Cleanups

Two seasoned funeral coordinators, Joe and Keith, have lifted the lid on the often-misunderstood world of funeral arrangements, revealing peculiar client requests and personal brushes with the supernatural.

A Star’s Unexpected Influence

Joe, who once worked in retail, found his career path dramatically altered by the pandemic. Coincidentally, a film role mirroring his situation brought him unexpected attention. He confessed that early in his new profession, he juggled multiple part-time jobs to manage expenses, during which he often overheard unusual anecdotes.

Luxury Niches and Ash Preferences

When questioned about the purchasing habits of affluent families versus the general public concerning urns, Joe noted a distinct preference among the wealthy. He explained that affluent clients often opt for more opulent choices, particularly favoring “family-pack” niches for ashes.

The Unsettling Side of Home Cleaning

Keith, who has been in the funeral industry since its inception, attributes his entry to media portrayals and the perceived high income. Beyond traditional funeral duties, Keith revealed he also takes on domestic cleaning jobs. He shared, I used to just ask the master to practice things ‘clean’ places, now will do the environment cleaning, deodorant, etc.

He recounted a particularly challenging home cleaning job that required extreme measures. After taking a single lazy home cleaning, up to customers request to throw all the brilliants, we will suggest waiting for the return of the soul to do so. Keith also detailed a distressing call from a client whose father’s newspaper kept appearing, despite the father having passed. To bring peace, Keith advised a ritualistic burning of documents for the father’s repose.

Keith admitted that cleaning homes for the deceased is often the most taxing, citing the need to deal with decomposition and lingering odors. The **National Center for Health Statistics** reported in 2022 that there were approximately 3.2 million deaths in the US, underscoring the constant demand for funeral services and related support.