From scary to heartwarming and hilarious, an assortment of behind-the-scenes, true stories about life as an undertaker. From shoot-outs at funerals to dead men screaming and runaway corpses, undertakers have plenty of unusual stories to tell—and a special way of telling them. In this macabre and moving compilation, funeral directors across the country share their most embarrassing, jaw-dropping, … embarrassing, jaw-dropping, irreverent, and deeply poignant stories about life at death’s door. Discover what scares them and what moves them to tears. Learn about rookie mistakes and why death sometimes calls for duct tape.
Enjoy tales of the dearly departed spending eternity naked from the waist down and getting bottled and corked—in a wine bottle. And then meet their families—the weepers, the punchers, the stolidly dignified, and the ones who deliver their dead mother in a pickup truck.
If there’s one thing undertakers know, it’s that death drives people crazy. These are the best “bodies of work” from America’s darkest profession.
Praise for Mortuary Confidential
“As unpredictable and lively as a bunch of drunks at a New Orleans funeral.” —Joe R. Lansdale, author of Moon Lake
“Sick, funny, and brilliant! I love this book.” —Jonathan Maberry, author of Ink
“McKenzie and Harra keep us reading because these true mortuary tales are poignant—and suddenly, gaspingly, in-your-face funny.” —Booklist
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enjoyed this unique look into this part of our lives, which we tend to ignore.
not as humorous as anticipated.
Not as funny or insightful as advertised. A disappointing read.
A look at the other side of the mortuary industry – some light hearted and other
as we know it.
Felt amateurish and not very engaging.
Pretty weak in every regard…
Could have been. Better
Dumb stories. Funny, only if you were there, I think.
I thought it was funny and sad at the same time. Really enjoyed it.
OK. I picked this one up on a lark, but found the things associated with death and the burying process fascinating. And, as a hospitce RN some of it was actually useful. a bit funny in places, too. karan quincy
I am 75% done. Very interesting and shows what a funeral director sometimes encounters.
There is a lot to learn about the funeral industry that I never thought about!! Interesting and educational, as well as fun short stories!!
This is an interesting look at what goes on behind the scenes. It is all done in good taste and is funny at times. I’m still reading it but love what I’ve read so far.
It was very slow, not many interesting or even funny stories.
Interesting, entertaining, funny a times, sad other times, also some of the stories were inspirational. After reading one particular story it changed my attitude and helped me finder peace with my situation.
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I might have a macabre sense of reading but I enjoy reading books of medical mystery, death etc. This was well written, funny and sad all at once
Funny and informative.
Inside stories are always good to read 🙂
Hilarious and entertaining
Not nearly as interesting as I’d hoped it would be.