Allyse Worland was a child when she went to a family member's funeral. "His presentation was not pleasant," she said. "It was unacceptable. And it was very traumatic for the family." Worland, just 9 ...

A woman became a funeral director to overcome her fear of dying and says death has taught her to stop comparing herself to others. Melissa Schmidt, 34, used to get “tunnel vision” at the idea of dying ...

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She overcame her fear of death - by becoming a funeral director A woman became a funeral director to overcome her fear of dying and says death has taught her to stop comparing herself to others.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Pursuing a career as a funeral director — or mortician — in Montana offers the opportunity to ...