Have you ever been curious about what it's like to style hair for a funeral or if you could use your cosmetology license to become a full time hair and makeup artist for the deceased? In this episode I am sharing about my own experience styling hair after someone has passed, as well as what you need to know if mortuary cosmetics is something you would like to pursue in a more official capacity.

My favorite resources and media mentioned in the episode ⬇️

Bernie - a comedy/thriller starring Jack Black that's based on a true story. Currently available to watch on Amazon Prime

Books by Caitlin Doughty: https://caitlindoughty.com/books/ all of these are available on Amazon, and if you prefer audio books they are perfectly narrated by Caitlin herself and available on Audible— with Smoke Gets In Your Eyes being included in the Audible plus library for free with a subscription. I have read all 3 and enjoyed every single one, although From Here To Eternity is by far my favorite!

Videos by Caitlin Doughty about hair and makeup for funerals:

Part 1 https://youtu.be/tMyzwMCGl-k?si=Ubsmmn1ji8L5if4r

Part 2 https://youtu.be/4NYQ2aM13Hc?si=KV-MRx9xWbPUcH2V

Caitlin also has many more videos as part of her Ask A Mortician series that very educational and entertaining.

A Good Cry podcast by Michael Cruz Kayne and his audible comedy special Sorry For Your Loss (included for free with and Audible Plus subscription) —if you cope with humor you will greatly appreciate this host!*

Death in the Afternoon podcast hosted by The Order of the Good Death*

*Neither of these podcasts have been updated since 2023, but I still highly enjoy listening to the past episodes