As a child, you never really understand what your parents do for a living. You may know what to call them such as a firefighter, doctor, teacher, lawyer, etc., but that is the extent of knowledge you have about their job. When other kids asked me what my dad did for a living, I would tell them that he's a funeral director. With confused looks on their faces, I could tell they didn't know what being a funeral director did; and back then, I didn't either.

Busch Cares, a funeral profession service, describes being a funeral director as someone who helps others to cope with the emotional upheaval a major loss brings, and that comfort, compassion, and kindness are strengths people rely on. Along with having to be a caring person, there are other duties that a funeral director has to partake in such as funeral arrangements and taking care of the deceased. While this may seem unnatural for someone's parent to have to do this job, remember that someone has to do it, and I couldn't be more proud that my father was the one who people relied on for emotional help. This showed me, as his daughter, that life is not short, and that it shouldn't be taken for granted. He also taught me through his career that being someone's crutch during an emotional period is important for people's well beings.

After awhile, you would think that years of being a funeral director, they become numb to people's pain because of how many families they take care of. However, my father as shown sympathy towards every single family that has come to him in their time of need and grievance as well as being kind to every person he meets.

There is no doubt in my mind that this is a hard job, but for my father, it was easy, and I am thankful that he taught me that other's feelings are just as important as your own. Now, will I carry on the family legacy of being a funeral director? Probably not, but I will carry on the legacy of treating every person I come into contact with, with respect and love.