Walking Among Lillies

Walking Among Lilies: Memoirs of a Modern Mortician is a deeply personal journey into the world of death care, grief, and resilience. Ashby invites readers into the intimate spaces of funeral homes, cemeteries, and embalming rooms, revealing the unseen labor, humor, and humanity behind a profession that most shy away from. From reconstructing faces and guiding families through final goodbyes to finding solace in music, journals, and nature, this memoir explores how one learns to carry grief without being consumed by it.Rich with vivid detail, tender reflection, and darkly human humor, Walking Among Lilies is a testament to the quiet courage of morticians and a meditation on life, loss, and the rituals that help us navigate both. Readers will leave with a deeper understanding of death, yes-but also a renewed appreciation for living fully.