Ask A Funeral Director

Have you ever wondered what happens beyond the public spaces of a funeral home—where the real work takes place?

Are you curious about the step‑by‑step process of cremation or burial? Unsure how embalming works, or why it’s performed at all? Have you ever questioned how funeral homes keep ashes separate, and how you can be confident the remains returned to you truly belong to your loved one?

This 1.5‑hour session offers a rare chance to ask the questions you’ve always had but never knew who to ask. Licensed funeral directors Chelsea Stygles and Jesse Bessette will lead an open, honest conversation about the realities of funeral service work. They will answer audience questions, share insights from their professional experience, and illuminate what it is really like to serve families during some of life’s most difficult moments.