The Final Journey

If you're expecting this to be a book about happy endings then please do not read it. It entails the true depiction of my previous job as a mortuary transfer technician. This role extends far beyond the mere transportation of deceased individuals. It is a responsibility that involves providing comfort and support to grief-stricken families during one of their most vulnerable and despairing moments. At times, the family is unprepared for this. To show respect, we often take a step outside to allow them their last moments to hold their loved ones and say their final goodbyes. There are many times I have to compose myself as well. Then we gently take their loved ones away.
Parents, who have just experienced the most devastating loss of a child, have to hand over their children or babies to us for the last time. We are witnesses to heart-wrenching moments when couples, who have spent a lifetime inseparable, must now watch us drive off with their soulmates in the back of our vans. We are strangers to these people. What you're going to read in this book will shock you, sadden you, and probably make you question everything you thought you knew about dying.
The topic of death is often seen as taboo in our society. We forget it is a universal experience that connects each of us. Everyone should be comfortable when discussing it. The more we understand, the better equipped we are to navigate through it. I also believe that much of the fear surrounding death diminishes as we acquire more knowledge about it. Researchers have concluded that the people who embrace and accept death live more meaningful lives. Which makes complete sense. We appreciate people and precious moments more when we know neither is going to last forever. It has been said that the ones who are afraid of death don’t live at all. Both of these are some of the truest statements I have heard.
My aim with this book is to ease some of your fears concerning death. By incorporating humor whenever possible, I aim to counter the sadness often associated with the subject. It is my firm belief that nobody should fear something that ultimately has the potential to be a beautiful and profound experience.