Nearly half of the country's funeral directors say they plan to retire in the next five years, and there's already a critical shortage of directors. Not everyone is comfortable making a living out of death – the job is emotionally taxing and requires long, often unpredictable hours.
Nearly half of the country's funeral directors say they plan to retire in the next five years, and there's already a critical shortage of directors. Not everyone is comfortable making a living out of death – the job is emotionally taxing and requires long, often unpredictable hours.
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Professionals who both serve the region and are part of its fabric have mobilized to help others, as residents have found ways to grieve with one another.