Deciding to Become an Undertaker

The Los Angeles Times recently published an article detailing the life of Amber Carvaly, a twenty-seven year old student at Cyrpress College in Orange County who is studying to become a mortician. 

The article explains that for many, the decision to pursue a job in undertaking comes from a desire to do something noble and pay homage to those who have passed away. A video that accompanies the article provides more insight into why an individual would choose to become part of this somewhat taboo profession.

See Thomas Curwen, Serving Life at the Altar of Death, Los Angeles Times, Oct. 10, 2011.