Secrets of the trade - those little
tips that I have picked up over the years.
Most of these “tricks” I have been gleaned from my dad, LeGrande
Spilsbury Without a doubt, he was one of the finest funeral director, restorative
art technician, and embalmer this profession has ever known. If you don’t believe me, just ask any funeral
director that was in the business during his era. His abilities were known throughout the state
of Utah
Secret number one - blue eye
shadow. I learned that blue eye shadow
is actually seldom worn on every lady. I
use a little blue shadow, not particularly because it enhances the deceased
appearance, but it stand out as something a little different than what is
natural. If the family likes it,
great. But if they don’t, it is easily
removed and the family now feels that their input has been well received. For some crazy reason, it is not supposed to
be perfect the first time Isn’t that funny?
Another wonderful tip is, if there
is a case with excess water in the tissues (ede
a
little Epson Salt in the embalming solution will make a world of
difference.
Another tip that gives me a great
amount of confidence is a frozen roller bandage. In the event that there has been excessive
swelling of the neck, a frozen roller bandage wrapped tightly around the neck,
after embalming, and left overnight, will greatly improve the deceased
appearance.
These little secrets can make a huge
difference when applied in the proper manner. Not only did I pick up tricks of
the trade, but tried and true principals, that when
applied
properly, enhance and build trust, and lifetime friendships.
For example, the family is always
right, regardless, and every problem must be reconciled immediately. I was also
taught that sometimes it is better to turn your cheek rather than subject
yourself and employees to a very few who are angry and do not value funeral
directors or the service they provide.
There are some I refuse to serve - those who are rude and belittling to
my staff. Every business or profession
has their “tricks of the trade”. Most
are practical solutions to a variety of situations. In the future, look for the blue eye
shadow.........!
Sincerely
Ted Spilsbury
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