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About the I Am A Funeral Director Series

If you ask a classroom full of kindergarteners what they want to be when they grow up, you will get some interesting answers. The children are likely to explain that they hope to one day be astronauts, doctors, football players, or singers. The responses will probably be just as unique as each individual child answering the question.

However, one response you’re unlikely to hear is: “I want to be a funeral director”. This begs the question - why do people become funeral directors? In a job that is both physically and emotionally demanding, who would want to take on this career full time?

We asked our funeral directors how they came into the deathcare industry, and why the stay. We were shocked by many of their responses.

The job appears on the surface to be so full of sadness, but in reality we found that our funeral directors have chosen this profession because they are selfless caregivers who want to effectively help people during their darkest times. Many form lifelong friendships with the family members they serve. The stories in this series demonstrate how funeral directors are unsung heroes, caring for people each day.

Reaching out to Our Veterans

Neptune Society funeral directors always have and always will support our veterans. Learn about how a Minneapolis funeral director carries out this vocation.

High Heel Run

Read on to learn how a Texas funeral director is an active member of his community, and uses these connections to make those he serves feel comfortable.

More Than Just a Funeral Director

Being a funeral director is a rewarding profession, particularly when it can offer you many different ways of serving clients. Read on to learn how they help.

Networking and Gardening

Funeral directors must become a part of their communities by actively getting involved, and it’s always nice when these efforts are appreciated!

More Than Just A Job

Being a funeral director is more than a 9 to 5 job, it is a fulfilling career that requires being a trusted member of the community.

Finding New Friends

A funeral director’s care doesn’t end after the memorial service. A Tampa funeral director found friendship and common ground with one of his clients.

Services for Those Who Served Our Country

Neptune Society is proud to be able to help the bravest members of our community in any way that they can. Read about how our Dallas office got involved to help.

Grateful for Your Gratitude

Our funeral directors are always proud and humbled when the families they serve take the time to thank them for their extremely hard work.

Funeral Directors Are Here For You

No matter how unique of a service you need, our funeral directors work tirelessly to give your loved one a special memorial to celebrate their life.

Much More Than A Funeral Director

Read about how our funeral directors care about more than serving our clients’ cremation needs, but getting them through the hardest times however they can.

Recent Reviews

Dear Lisa, On behalf of our family, I would like... Read More

Dear Lisa,

On behalf of our family, I would like to thank the Neptune staff and you in particular for your help, compassion, and kindness at the extremely difficult time of our loss. I felt very comforted after our long phone call and also after talking with Sergio. Once again many thanks to all of you for everything.

All the best,

Rebecca B. and family

Rebecca B.

Irving, TX

Dear Carolyn, My experience with the Plano Neptune staff has... Read More

Dear Carolyn,
My experience with the Plano Neptune staff has been wonderful.
Even though I was making arrangements for my wife of 39 years: Chris.
I read all the support emails afterwards and they were very helpful.
I have been, and will continue to recommend you.
Thank you for all your help and support.
Ron O.

Ron O.

Dallas, TX

We were quite a distance from my father and his... Read More

We were quite a distance from my father and his wife. We live in Wisconsin, they in Florida. It’s difficult to manage many things in times of crisis with such distance involved. Neptune was the answer. They handled everything with professionalism, respect, and sincerity. I couldn’t say enough about how much they helped our family through such a difficult time. Marianna is our contact at Neptune. She was heaven sent. She kept all the wheels moving in the right direction. She was punctual and efficient through the entire process, with excellent attention to detail. She made our difficult time so much easier. Thank you Neptune Society of Fort Myers, and especially Marianna.

Tom H.

Wisconsin

Let's be real for a minute, people. You can plan... Read More

Let’s be real for a minute, people.

You can plan and organize or choose not to,

but death is a train and it’s been on the tracks since birth.

When it comes, those left behind are in for a rough time.

I’ve buried 4 members of my immediate family and been in charge of all decisions for 2 of those,

so I know.

Neptune was like a warm blanket after a cold night in the field.

They handle things, call people and agencies that need to be called, get paperwork done,

respond quickly to inquiries, explain and organize options …

they get the job done.

I had other things to deal with of course,

but Neptune’s involvement was reassuring and dependable.

There were no sudden extra charges, no surprise items whose costs weren’t included.

Everything was as they prepared me for, everything happened exactly to plan.

They cared for my mother last month.

They’ll be caring for my wife someday, and me as well.

Their service was that solid.

I could have tried to pay less

but it wouldn’t have been worth it.

I know that for a fact now.

Get this done, people.

Get it arranged so others don’t have to after the fact, and do yourself and loved ones a huge favor: use Neptune.

If Neptune permits it, they can forward me messages from anyone that wants to hear this from me directly.

I’ll respond to anyone that wants to verify my statements.

Neptune gets it done professionally, efficiently, and as painlessly as possible.

-Kaleb A.

Kaleb A.

Austin, TX

Completely caring respectful to everyone. There to assist even after... Read More

Completely caring respectful to everyone. There to assist even after the passing of the loved ones.

Donna K.

Wabasha, MN

Neptune Society took care of my 95 year old mother... Read More

Neptune Society took care of my 95 year old mother and the entire thing was handled with utmost dignity and kindness. Five stars for a great company!!! Donny Bobo was my director and I can’t say enough good about him.

Janet B.

Bonney Lake, WA

Carolyn, I just wanted to take the time to thank... Read More

Carolyn, I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all of your help during this difficult time. Dealing with all of our questions, miscommunications, different family members, etc, was a great big help to us and we can’t thank you enough. Thank you for taking care of my father and easing our anxiety. Our appreciation is great and we’ll never forget it.

The Burt Family

Plano, TX

Ana Hernandez and the staff at the San Pedro, CA... Read More

Ana Hernandez and the staff at the San Pedro, CA location handled my wife’s arrangements with the utmost professionalism and accommodation. Thank you again to everyone for your patience, help, and understanding. They returned my many phones calls promptly as I live in Las Vegas and my wife who was in long-term care passed away in California. They were nice enough to have my grandson pick up some of her ashes and bring them to his mother (my stepdaughter) and mail the rest to me in an urn which I have received as I have trouble driving a long distance. Excellent customer service. Both of my parents were handled by The Neptune Society. I had prepaid my wife’s arrangements. I have made prearrangements for myself. Of course, I highly recommend The Neptune Society. Thank you again.

Michael S.

Las Vegas, NV

I prognosticated to arrange for my death for a long... Read More

I prognosticated to arrange for my death for a long time, but meeting with Mr. John Yang
Alleviated my concerns. He not only was knowledgeable and professional in our
Meeting addressing issues I did not think of, but through his friendly outgoing
Personality made the process easy, and I am relieved to have made they arrangements.

I highly recommend!

Irmgard J.

West Covina, CA

Lisa, this is a big thank you for all your... Read More

Lisa, this is a big thank you for all your very professional and personal kindness. You have helped make my heart break a little easier. Sincerely our thanks, Frank O.’s family, Kathryn, and kids

Frank O.

Tucson, AZ

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The I Am A Funeral Director Archives

About the I Am A Funeral Director Series

Reaching out to Our Veterans

High Heel Run

More Than Just a Funeral Director

Networking and Gardening

More Than Just A Job

Finding New Friends

Services for Those Who Served Our Country

Grateful for Your Gratitude

Funeral Directors Are Here For You

Much More Than A Funeral Director

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