Listen "From Grief to Healing: A Funeral Director’s Journey with Danielle Knapp"
Episode Synopsis
What drives someone to turn personal tragedy into a lifelong mission of helping others? In this insightful episode of Buried in Work, host Jared Rizzi interviews Danielle Knapp, CEO of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association, to explore her powerful journey into funeral service. After the sudden and traumatic loss of her father, Danielle found her calling in helping families navigate grief and end-of-life planning. She opens up about her emotional and professional challenges, the transformative power of empathy, and the remarkable work funeral directors do behind the scenes. The episode also features a compelling discussion on the documentary Flight 232, which showcases the dedication of funeral directors during a mass casualty event.For more about Danielle Knapp’s work, visit Iowa Funeral Directors Association at https://iafda.org/
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