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Hanging Out With Dead Bodies

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Caitlin Doughty has been cutting pacemakers out of corpses, grinding human bones by hand, and loading bodies into cremation chambers for eleven years. But the 37-year-old mortician doesn't want to keep all the fun to herself: She thinks the rest of us should get to have a little more face time with the deceased. Let’s watch her video and have a discussion afterwards for this online interactive session. Local Funeral Director and Embalmer Barry Miller will join us to share about his work and answer questions you might have. Bring your thoughts and experiences!
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Barry W. Miller is a native of Signal Mountain, Tennessee.  He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Tennessee and Georgia. Barry began his career 41 years ago washing cars and doing lawn care. He attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, Georgia.   Upon graduation he was recruited by a large corporation, working through the ranks to managing funeral homes and cemeteries in Tennessee and Georgia, ultimately stepping out and acquiring firms.  When the business opportunity came available at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel he was excited to be able to return home.   This opportunity allows him to serve the community he calls home.

Barry is married to Stephanie Winkle-Miller who is a licensed funeral director and embalmer at Lane South Crest Chapel.  They have one daughter, Ali Miller and five furry children.  Barry is active in the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, and the ICCFA.