Most people don’t tend to think of funeral directing as an outdoor job, yet there are many situations when morticians must battle mother nature as part of their daily routine. Whether you’re directing cars out in the parking lot, leading families through the cemetery to the gravesite, or making a removal, there is no escaping the elements when you work in funeral service. Most of the time, a little fresh air can be a nice treat, but other times the weather seems determined to test your patience. From scorching summer heat that makes your suit feel like a personal sauna to unexpected ice that turn a graveside service into a slip-and-slide, funeral directors have to be ready for anything.
It’s a tough job, but a little humor goes a long way in making the challenges more bearable. That’s why ASD has put together these 8 funeral director meme classics—because sometimes, the best way to cope with the chaos is to laugh through it!
Here are 8 Funeral Director Memes for When the Weather Just Won’t Cooperate
This is the very first meme we ever saw created for the funeral profession and it is just as funny now as it was back in 2011 when we saw it for the first time. All work and no warmth makes Jack a frozen corpse!
In the summer months, the only thing worse than an outdoor service is an indoor service somewhere that doesn’t have A/C. Talk about a fire and brimstone sermon getting a little too real! (Meme credit: TheFuneralLife Instagram)
This one goes out to those funeral directors who will drive straight into a blizzard to pick up a body rather than say no to a family. We know you’re out there (I’m looking at you, funeral directors in Buffalo, NY!) You are the true heroes of winter and we salute your unwavering dedication.
Rainy days and funerals set the mood, but they’re a logistical nightmare for funeral directors. Nothing says “dignity” like dodging puddles and wrestling a wind-blown tent. Preparing in advance is a must to avoid damp suits, frizzy hair, and shoes that squelch with every step.
Ahh-choo! When flowers are blooming both outside and inside the funeral home, there’s no escaping the pollen. Whether it’s clogging your sinuses or decorating your crisp white shirt, one thing’s for sure—grief isn’t the only thing making funeral directors’ eyes water in the springtime. (Meme credit: TheFuneralLife Instagram)
Which is worse—enduring a long graveside service on the hottest day of the year or the coldest? We were leaning toward the cold… until we saw these memes. While the ladies battle frizzy hair and melting makeup, the gentlemen are stuck roasting in their three-piece suits. At least in winter, you can add layers—but in summer, there’s only so much you can take off before it’s… inappropriate for a funeral. (Meme credit: TheFuneralLife Instagram)
Nothing like starting out your day with another burial. Funeral directing is not, has never been and will never be a work from home position. Perhaps that’s what inspired someone to create this classic meme that still makes us laugh to this day.
Which funeral director meme do you think is the funniest/most relatable? What is the funniest weather-related funeral mishap you have experienced? Share in the comments below!
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