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Free grief groups across Carinthia give bereaved people a place to share their experiences and find support, ORF reports. After the death of someone close, everyday life can feel very different, with shared routines gone and an empty place at the table. In group meetings, participants can talk ab…

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Joycel Regalado, a senior embalmer with 19 years of experience, and RJ Cabillan, an embalmer for nearly 25 years, provide a rare glimpse into the profession of embalming in the Philippines. Joycel, who started her career at 23 after completing a Department of Health training program, works at Arlington Memorial Chapels in Quezon City. She describes her role as preserving the memory of the deceased for grieving families, emphasizing the emotional weight of her work, especially when handling infant remains. "Mahirap kasi nanay din ako," she says, reflecting on her personal connection to the families she serves. The embalming process involves washing the body, setting facial features, draining blood, and injecting formalin to preserve the body, which takes two to four hours per case. RJ Cabillan, who began assisting his father at age 10, has worked in the field for 25 years. He shares the emotional challenges of the job, particularly when dealing with infant deaths, which reminded him of the loss of his own children. Both embalmers highlight the low pay compared to international standards, with Filipino embalmers earning between P25,000 to P30,000 monthly, while U.S. embalmers earn around P300,000 monthly. Despite the emotional and physical demands, both emphasize the importance of their work in providing comfort to families during mourning. Joycel stresses the need for embalmers to be valued as professionals, noting that "embalmers are still needed; embalmers are still in demand." The article also touches on how the profession has evolved from being belittled to recognized as a necessary service, with embalmers completing formal studies and earning professional licenses. Both professionals reflect on how their work has taught them to value life and family, with Joycel stating, "Life is not just about work. I need to set aside time and balance for my family's well-being." The piece concludes with a focus on the emotional resilience required in the profession and the ongoing need for compassionate care in death services.

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