#BePresentWithKoch
Welcome to #BePresentWithKoch
Welcome to the the new monthly #BePresentWithKoch series
Hi, I’m Jackie Naginey Hook, a spiritual director, celebrant and end-of-life doula and...
Thursday, June 18, 2020
To Embalm or Not to Embalm
To Embalm or Not to Embalm
When a loved one dies, family members are confronted with decisions regarding how they would like to honor the life that was lost. One of the first questions the funeral...
Friday, June 15, 2018
How did you choose the funeral director profession?
How did you choose the funeral director profession?
“I like helping people and making them feel better in times of need.” For Katie DeCapria, funeral director intern, that sums up why she chose th...
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
What Does It Take to Be a Funeral Director?
What does it take to be a funeral director?
“It’s very humbling and rewarding to be the person preparing someone for their final resting place.” Imagine that your work was professionally and tende...
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Has community service been a part of your life?
Has community service been a part of your life?
“Service to humanity is the best work of life. I’ve spent my life doing it and would rather work for the benefit of others than anything else. A goo...
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Lessons Learned As A Funeral Director
When I began my career in the funeral industry at the age of 21, I had a lot to learn. Looking back on it a half-century later, one thing I’ve learned is I would do it all over again. Although the ...
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Previous Posts
Welcome to #BePresentWithKoch
Welcome to the the new monthly #BePresentWithKoch series
Hi, I’m Jackie Naginey Hook, a spiritual director, celebrant and end-of-life doula and...
To Embalm or Not to Embalm
To Embalm or Not to Embalm
When a loved one dies, family members are confronted with decisions regarding how they would like to honor the life that was lost. One of the first questions the funeral...
How did you choose the funeral director profession?
How did you choose the funeral director profession?
“I like helping people and making them feel better in times of need.” For Katie DeCapria, funeral director intern, that sums up why she chose th...
What Does It Take to Be a Funeral Director?
What does it take to be a funeral director?
“It’s very humbling and rewarding to be the person preparing someone for their final resting place.” Imagine that your work was professionally and tende...
Has community service been a part of your life?
Has community service been a part of your life?
“Service to humanity is the best work of life. I’ve spent my life doing it and would rather work for the benefit of others than anything else. A goo...
Lessons Learned As A Funeral Director
When I began my career in the funeral industry at the age of 21, I had a lot to learn. Looking back on it a half-century later, one thing I’ve learned is I would do it all over again. Although the ...