grief – Chelsea Tolman

Your funeral director

It is midnight. Most people are tucked in bed sleeping soundly. Your funeral director is up working dressed in a smock and gloves, preparing the dead. Their phone is always…

The widow

Before you read this story I felt this a good opportunity to address that there are many industry professionals whom I admire and also tell their stories on social media…

Remembering Spring

You’ve lost someone to death. A person that you knew, loved and talked to is no longer there. The grief is crippling, food turns to ash in your mouth, you…

Celebrate

31 Jan 201931 Jan 2019

The pillows have been fluffed, fresh water is ready in a drinking glass nearby. There are rows of bottles neatly arranged on the bedside table and someone you love is…

2019

3 Jan 20193 Jan 2019

Watch out 2019, Chelsea Tolman is on the loose! I am gearing up for some exciting new content and a new look. That being said mbalmergirl will be dark for…

Who we are series

This series is meant to highlight beautiful funeral directors. Too many times we see and hear the media focus on the horrible things that happen in the funeral industry. I…

Who we are Speaking of

Who we are series

This series is meant to highlight beautiful funeral directors. Too many times we see and hear the media focus on the horrible things that happen in the funeral industry. I…

Speaking of the dead

7 Nov 20187 Nov 2018

Have you ever been so tied up in an emotion you can't explain that you are close to tears, want to run as fast as you can all while feeling…

Side-by-side

19 Sep 201821 Sep 2018

I was informed of a husband and wife who were killed together in a car accident and our mortuary got the call. The couple had gone for a drive. Maybe…

Can I get a second opinion?

Before I tell this story, I want you all to know that the majority of people I meet take way too much stock in Hollywood’s versions of dead bodies and…