My dad passed away April 25, 2024. I was there when he died. When I saw him at the funeral home in a casket, I totally lost it and let out blood curdling screams and all I could do was say, "Daddy, Daddy". The lady that worked there came running over to comfort me. She put what she was doing aside and loved on me through my pain. Kari, I can tell you are so good at what you do and you would have done the same thing. I commend you and all funeral home staff that see all kinds of emotions walk through the door. God bless you
@karladuncan4026
Ай бұрын
It takes special people to do this type I don't mean to say work because that is underrated! Taking care of bodies and providing emotional support for families. God bless 🙏
@MosaicRose99
Ай бұрын
I just lost my beautiful sister. We were so very close and her death was a shock. I noticed that my mind wants to put up barriers so it doesn't feel the whole impact, but of course the grief gets through. I go between crying my heart out to my brain trying to throw up distractions. Like Kari said, the exhaustion is definitely part of it as well.
@hamburgerdan1963
Ай бұрын
You are a human being that cares. It's ok to cry. I preached my mother's funeral, my dad's funral,my Aunt's funeral and Uncle's funeral. It wasn't easy at all. Yes, I cried. I believe tears are a language that GOD understands. JESUS wept when he heard that Lazarus was dead. Tears are an expression of deep sorrow and help us"make it through it all". I appreciate you sharing this real life moment behind the scenes. I thank the LORD that I can cast all my cares upon the LORD and find that HE really does care about what we are going through. You're in my prayers.
@riler19
Ай бұрын
I lost my child in 2015 I was a hot mess for a few months, then my husband passed in 2017 I was bad but I had to get out of bed for my living child and be there for him
@rosannadana2922
Ай бұрын
Being a nurse Ive been around the screams, the pain, immediately, the shock, before the funeral....but nothing ever prepared me for sudden death on my sons father, hearing his screams seeing my son collapse at the ER door..and dealing with my own emotions that many years ago he was my husband, the man who gave me my child...Ive had loved ones die, but had few days to process it..but sudden death. I dont think I'll ever get his screams outta my head...
@hb11912
Ай бұрын
I can understand how you would be emotional working at a funeral home and dealing with death on a daily basis. I lost both my parents 10 years apart, but I still have moments where I lose it. They were everything to me but life does move on. Death of a loved one is never easy but dealing with the death of others loved ones would be just as difficult. I commend you for the work you do.
@mikecrews9112
Ай бұрын
When my grandma died I lost it, I thought I was gonna die too because that's just how hard it hit me... I almost passed out and my siblings had to literally hold me up! I also let out blood curdling screams but I was crying I was supposed to be helping the funeral director and my brother with her body but when I saw her head go back limply something about that and the thought of never seeing her again and talking to her and having her in my life made me lose it, in fact as I'm typing this I'm losing it now! I don't know how people get through it but you just power through. Grief is a sign of love
@squalli1297
Ай бұрын
I've worked the death industry for 40+ years & learned how to desensitize & compartmentalize emotions until a family member or close friend died at which time I needed time off. Everyone grieves differently. I've always had empathy towards families & have shared my experience in terms of loss. In cases involving the deaths of children or those who've died violently, I've always wrestled with why these things happened.
@leerenick501
Ай бұрын
I lost my Daddy in May of 2020 ... I haven't let my mind fully process it yet ... It's still too painful ... I've always lived with or close by my parents, he was a part of my every day life ... Momma is still with me (82) and I'm so thankful for that ... but I think of the pain of losing her too and sometimes it's a suffocating sorrow ... 😢
@michaelwilliams9475
Ай бұрын
Thank you for being open and honest. For being human.
@Lola-yw8ki
Ай бұрын
Grief takes on many forms for people. Some suppress it. Some go through daily activities, motions in denial. Some let it out. Some block it. In the end, most will go through the entire 7 stages. What Queen Elizabeth said couldn’t be more true. Grief is the price we pay for love. Burnout in some professions can take its toll on you. You can only be strong for so long until you must deal with all that has effected you.
@chrisgarvey3312
Ай бұрын
I lost my husband of 54 years in January. He wanted a military funeral. So I had that done for him. When I had all of our children grandchildren great grandchildren and myself write on his casket the funeral director told me he never had anyone do that. I told him it’s MY casket SO it has been a journey.
@CM-vm7zg
Ай бұрын
It is a deep canyon that we sink into as our loved ones die; missing them is a special type of pain we must endure. 12 years and still have learned to just not think of them but instead let the thoughts of them come to me. When I am ready I will think of them at will but not before. Nurses, Morticians, police officers, and may others live amidst our pain and somehow manage to be the strong ones.
@lizschiavo1980
Ай бұрын
Bless you Kari and Josh for the loving service you provide to those in their time of need. It cannot be easy on either side, but it is comforting to know our loved ones are being cared for and respected by by such kind and caring individuals. Thank you for sharing your compassionate side.
@user-cz1fq8ds4u
Ай бұрын
Yes. We are only human. There are no easy situations
@laurasaylor6892
Ай бұрын
I’m so sorry your having a bad week. I often wondered how you dealt with the day to day sadness. Look at it this way your helping people get thru the worst time in their life and your doing this for the Lord. You are gonna be so blessed. It may help if you get a licensed therapist to talk to time to time . That way you keep mentally health. Even therapist have to do this. Love your video’s keep your chin up. Praying for you.
@pzkw6759
Ай бұрын
To begin with Kari, you strike me as being a strong person. Personally, I think that goes along your calling. You need to be strong to have to deal with grief most of your working days. Also, I recall ( I think ) you saying one time that you try to remind yourself that this isn't your loss. Keep up the good work, Kari. You are sorely needed.
@deniseroe5891
Ай бұрын
I lost my husband of 44 years in December, it will be six months on Friday and I still have moments of anguish. Scattering his ashes had me crying the whole week we were on vacation in Colorado. If I lost our only child, our son, I really don’t know how I would go on. Being a widow at 63 has been a hard label for me. Had an uncle’s funeral a couple of months ago and I have a funeral on Saturday for my sister in law’s mother in law. It is hard. You are a strong lady, it is ok to loose it sometimes. We all do.
@yvonnepetty3400
Ай бұрын
Kari, you are such a lovely person 💕. Wish we had someone like you to help us when our children died. Bless you my dear 💗. Love from Africa .xxxx 🌍
@dpr3709
Ай бұрын
Kari, I hope whatever external factors that were contributing to your "bad" week have cleared up and your internal headspace is brightening.
@ivoryjohnson4662
Ай бұрын
You are human .....better than I could
@janetphelps6879
Ай бұрын
You are allowed to shut down. You deal with so much at such a tender time that it's bound to overwhelm at times. We know how strong you are, but sometimes "we" are atrong too long and it's ok. Thank you for being real.
@umrumr9453
Ай бұрын
My take, every line of work requires emotional intelligence. I have made a note of a video you shared with us: “This is not my loss. This is not my spouse. This is not my child. This is not my family. You have to be emotionally available for the clients (family). You have to be able to do your job. If I get caught up in this loss, I cannot do my job. I need to be able to take care of those people who have the loss.” I am an intern in funeral services. For me to gauge the emotional intelligence to help serve families through one of their most difficult times, I have adopted your mindset.
@gregorykacsandy5005
Ай бұрын
🙏you certainly take the sting out of a very taboo subject! Hang in there !
@denniscahill734
Ай бұрын
Kari your dealing with people and families in total stress and anxiety is so commendable . I’m sure there are times when you and josh just hold each other and just vent . Best thing for you guys allowing your releasing and overcoming emotions like , sadness, and grief within both of you minds and body.
@carolgillis5265
Ай бұрын
You have to be a strong special person and you are one
@brentdavis3126
Ай бұрын
Your amazing! Thx you for all your kind words and wonderful outlook! Needed to hear this today! Thank you….loads of southern love and hugs from Nashville!
@leahhenshall6072
Ай бұрын
Well when you think about it dealing with death and grief on a daily basis would certainly wear you down..even if you are professional it still affects you .
@margaretlaycock42
Ай бұрын
You are human you will get full up then pop it goes! Numb would describe myself. Kari you have the best person by your side,plus your parents sister brother. Rely on my old heart sending vibes over.God bless you. ❤
@dannyl2598
Ай бұрын
I know from experience that people who make it through really hard things with peace and grace are relying on God. Only He can give you that.
@MichellePhillipsNC
Ай бұрын
Know that your kind heart helps so many people navigate through the worst days of their lives. Listening to you has helped me even from many states away and never having met you in person. ❤
@scottrider641
Ай бұрын
God bless you for what you do for others inside and outside of work. Please make time to be good to yourself 🙏💝
@CarolBileau
Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with us. Hope you have a blessed week.
@vanessadial99
Ай бұрын
Thanks for opening your heart today.
@debrafuller303
Ай бұрын
Bless your heart... Prayers for you! Love you ♥️
@kennmills4382
Ай бұрын
You continue to inspire me Kari…..you are a very special woman1💕
@margarethutchens5463
Ай бұрын
2009 was my overwhelm funeral year. I took myself on vacation to Hawaii for my birthday. I had a colleague cover for my while I was gone. No your. No schedule. I rented a condo and kicked back.
@garysansone2785
Ай бұрын
Kari you're only human😅 tough job at times.. .....you're the people who hold us together most of the time 😊 Thanks for who you are and the compassion you give families 😅 Remember gang LIVE ....LAUGH....AND LOVE
@janicedelorenzo4924
Ай бұрын
Shecis the glue that holds us all together ❤️ ✨️
@ScottVargovich
Ай бұрын
You have an amazing heart. We all have meltdowns. I kinda had one earlier today (I'm not going to elaborate on it). *MASSIVE CYBERHUG* THAT is what makes you great at your job. Please take care of yourself as much as possible and keep sharing these raw videos when you need to. Sometimes just talking about it is all the therapy you need.
@adriane1031
Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@leroybelindatrusty4817
Ай бұрын
Working in the industry I find the active duty military suicides the challenging ones
@nightengale829
Ай бұрын
Bless you my dear❤️
@tomklock568
Ай бұрын
There’s something that kicks in at this time of loss…I can’t explain it. When my wife died one thing that helped was having started arrangements ahead. I somehow just had the strength to deal with all the people the day of her service, etc. it’s harder than anything one can imagine, but thankful that I made it through all that somehow.
@user-ng6yx1ko2y
Ай бұрын
My Mother died in March..I cared for 11 years. Now I can’t figure out who I am……I miss my Mother so much, I have no support, this is causing me a lot of stress and I am ill with various things, that I inherited. I really want my Mother to comfort me, but it will never happen again . I am so tired and grief stricken…I have joined several grief groups and I just can’t get unstuck.
@larryulery3729
Ай бұрын
The hardest day of my life was when my sister died. It hurt like hell. I had to talk to people she knew. Not knowing what to say, but got through it then I finally broke down and cried. It was OK. I still think about Linda now and it is OK,
@chelsecarter8111
Ай бұрын
Ur human too.....❤
@laurencebrooks7699
Ай бұрын
Youre still human, irregardless of you profession, so there are times emotions take over...I get it because as a Chaplain I deal with hard stuff. You have to find a release or you suffer from compassion fatigue.
@DEATHVIPER1777
Ай бұрын
Kari!!🌹🌹🌹💯
@janicedelorenzo4924
Ай бұрын
You are going through the same thing as anyone has been doing is going through
@CandyceGirl
Ай бұрын
We're all human❤
@spooky3120
Ай бұрын
We are all human...
@QueenDeeBLOCK
Ай бұрын
❤❤
@stephaniehowe0973
Ай бұрын
❤
@lingeldmyer193
Ай бұрын
♥
@rosannadana2922
Ай бұрын
And on the flip side, a whole career in nursing, dealing with death, there are those ones that are deaths, then there are those that makes a nurse go cry...
@teresavale2517
Ай бұрын
My siblings & I r negotiating services & it is Absolute Torture cuz u have no choice. I hope that this will b the Hardest thing I ever do!!! Just want it to b over!!! Found out that our funeral home will accept life insurance policy after beneficiary is signed over to them.
@countrydawn418
Ай бұрын
Not so easy.
@markspradlin5981
Ай бұрын
Hey Kari how are you this late morning
@user-nn1wx4sc4x
Ай бұрын
I know that no one can do anything for me, since the death of my late Husband Robert. My grief will takes many forms and stages and will always be with me, until the return of Yeshua HaMashiach_Jesus Christ.
@countrytxrose
Ай бұрын
Kari I love each and everyone of your post, I have learned so much from you, you are the best. I also learning allot from this site/page " ASK THE EMBALMER/FUNERAL PROFESSIONAL " Both you & the above site have been so helpful, honest, truthful etc when asked questions etc. Helping us civilian learn about what Y'all do. THANK YOU
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