Criminal One Troy
Jun 14, 2024
Funeral director, Lawrence H. Woodward, shares the emotional toll of handling violent crime victim funerals. Exploring the challenges of reconstructing bodies, providing closure, and dispelling misconceptions about the funeral industry. Reflects on the significance of black-owned funeral homes in preserving African American heritage.
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Growing Up in a Funeral Home
- Kendall Lindsay grew up in a funeral home, playing hide and seek among caskets.
- The hearse even picked her and her mother up from school.
A Normalized View of Death
- Being around deceased bodies is normal for Kendall Lindsay, having grown up in a funeral home.
- She views death as a natural part of life, a perspective shaped by her unique upbringing.
Varied Funeral Sizes
- Funerals at Lawrence H. Woodward vary in size depending on the circumstances.
- Services for young victims of violent crime tend to be very large.