DISCLAIMER: None of the F’s in FFFW stand for “facts.” Enjoy the satire.
Happy February 16th. It’s “National Almond Day.” So here are some almond facts for you:
1. Almonds are not true nuts | Technically, almonds are seeds of the fruit of the almond tree. The fruit is a drupe, not a true nut, with the almond we eat being the seed inside the hard outer shell.
2. Ancient status symbol | In ancient Rome, almonds were considered a symbol of fertility and were often thrown at weddings, similar to the modern tradition of throwing rice.
3. Almond trees in bloom | Almond trees are among the first to bloom each spring, sometimes as early as February, creating breathtaking landscapes of pink and white flowers before the leaves appear on the trees.
There you go. Now that we’ve celebrated the holiday, let’s get into our weekly regimen of gif and goodness.
Here’s a horse.
Three Things That Are More Annoying Than A Screeching Child (Funeral Edition)
1) Rainy outdoor services
2) Forgetting the name of someone that you KNOW you’ve served
3) Not ranking at the top of Google with your obituary
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Funeral Commercials for “The Big Game”
This past weekend I witnessed the creation of a football dynasty. I also saw some interesting commercials. Sadly, year after year, there are no deathcare commercials. Alas, I have compiled my favorite deathcare advertisements and placed them here for you to enjoy.
1) Painter, Gardener and Funeral Director
2) This very real commercial for a very real funeral home
3) $10,000???
Trivia
If you click the right answer you’ll get a GIF of a puppy. If you click wrong- you’ll get something else.
Sure, here’s a deathcare trivia question that blends historical context with a touch of curiosity:
In ancient Egypt, mummification was an elaborate process reserved for the pharaohs and the elite. One particular organ was always removed first and considered the most crucial to be preserved separately. Which organ was this?
A) The heart
B) The brain
C) The liver
Here are some good things going on in the profession.
- The Funeral Service Foundation Announces More than 175 Academic and Professional Development Scholarships
- Akron funeral director Ready to Forgive Killer
- Rockland County moves to improve, restore several abandoned cemeteries
