Who would have thought that a young woman could work at a crematorium—and even write an exciting book about her job? Caitlin Doughty runs a funeral home in Los Angeles and maintains a popular YouTube vlog where she talks about her work, interesting facts, and myths about burial rituals in different countries. In this book, Caitlin tells about her daily life—her everyday actions, helping relatives of the deceased, reflecting on society’s attitudes, and even sharing professional secrets. Describing her path to this profession, she brings up many intriguing facts, such as how much a human body’s remains weigh, and whether you can catch something from a corpse.