Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes

The book offers a unique glimpse into Kentucky's funeral practices through firsthand narratives from funeral home directors and embalmers. It features a diverse range of stories, from historical burial customs and African American traditions to unusual incidents like snake-handling funerals and mistaken identities. These accounts, some dating back to the era of horse-drawn wagons, highlight the significant role of morticians in local culture, capturing both the solemn and humorous aspects of the business of death in Kentucky over the past fifty years.