As a practicing, licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Texas of 43-years, I feel compelled to educate you on what to expect when making funeral arrangements with a "Licensed" funeral director in the State of Texas.  In doing so, ask them to show you their license which should be BLUE.  If it's a Provisional license, it is YELLOW.  In the State of Texas, a Provisional licensed can make funeral arrangements.  However, it MUST be in the presence of the licensed funeral director.  s/he must be in same the room with the person(s) making arrangements. Feel ..read more

Would you vote for a two time, impeached,  past president who incited the January 6, 2021 insurrection, and was found guilty twice  who sexually assaulted E. Jean Carroll and was ordered to pay an initial 5 million dollars but could not keep his mouth closed and another defamation suit was filed against him upon which he lost and was ordered to pay another 83.5 million dollars, and continues defaming her?  Would you vote for an ex-president who's vice president (Pence) said he would not support nor vote for him in the November 24, 2024 election?  Would you vote for an ex-pr ..read more

This episode is about how your child or children won't allow you to see or visit with your grandchild or grandchildren..  We need laws on the books to protect  grandparents.  Feel right to reach out to me via email: maugustus890@gmail.com ..read more

Can you imagine everyday being Thanksgiving?  We spend billions exploring space and beyond.  Nothing wrong with space exploration.  However, why don't the millionaires and billionaires formulate a plan to support home base first.  Non-profit organizations and entities are great in raising money and supporting various community activities such as food drive, feeding many families, building homes, toy drives, etc...  What about helping homeless individuals and families with obtaining housing, paying rent, providing transportation, assistant in paying bills, etc...? If I ..read more

Ever considered becoming a Funeral Director and Embalmer?  It's not for the weak at heart.  A Funeral Director is usually highly respected in his or her community.  Why?  We bring closure to many families served.  That closure equates to hearing from family and friends "you did a great job on preparing our loved one and helping us through a difficult time".  When you hear those words, your job is done.  You bend over backwards to serve those in your communities.  You network with ministers, physicians, lawyers, insurance companies,  professional fun ..read more

This episode discuss pre-need arrangements, cremation, organ donation.  Funeral homes are obligated to provide accurate public information regarding their services.  If you request prices for funerals, embalming, cremation, burial, and other related information, they are required by law to either that information over the phone or in person in the funeral home or mortuary establishment.  They cannot ask why you need it.  If they don't provide the "General Price List", "Casket Price List", "Outer Burial Container Price List",  you have the right to file a complaint with ..read more

NOTE:  This episode contains verbal information that is verbally graphic in nature.  Please listen at your discretion.   ..read more

As an embalmer, I treat every case as if it's the worse pathogenic case I've every encountered.  When your loved one is in my care, I make sure they are properly disinfected with special chemicals, given a bath before and after the embalming procedure, and presented for public viewing without compromising public safety.  There are numerous embalming steps I take to make sure everyone who comes in contact with your loved one is protected for public and/or private viewing.  After all, we are composed of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.  The entire system is highly d ..read more