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Young Redditch funeral staff ‘dispelling stereotypes’
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Young Redditch funeral staff ‘dispelling stereotypes’

Dear Rabone, The 28 said it was “important” to be able to talk about her role with family and friends.

“When you do funeral services, of course, you’re as respectful as you can be, but when you come back… you’re with your friends and you need to be able to turn it off,” he said. .

Sterling Riegel, 32, described his job as “really fun” and said it was a “good work environment.”

“Obviously at funerals you have to make sure everything goes to plan, but as Conor said, when you get back it’s all very relaxed and there’s little to no stress,” he explained.

“All the bosses are really nice people, this is one of them; I look forward to coming to work every day.”

Alex Allcott, 31, said there was often “some silence and awkwardness” when telling others where he worked, but added it was “rewarding work”.

Noah Dixon, 26, added that he felt the group was “a little more approachable” because of their age.

“I think a lot of families like that we’re a little younger, especially if they have kids,” he said.

“It dispels the stereotype that funeral directors are just old and grumpy and stuff like that. So I think families quite like it.