What really happens when families walk into a cemetery to make arrangements?

In this episode of Death Care Collective, Keith Page sits down with Kim Eazell, a cemetery professional at El Toro Memorial Park, to uncover the realities behind burial planning, grief, and the day-to-day work of serving families after loss.

Kim shares her unexpected journey into the death care industry, her early fascination with cemeteries, and how that passion evolved into a career centered on compassion and service. From navigating family dynamics and next-of-kin decisions to helping people find peace in the middle of grief, her perspective offers both practical insight and emotional depth.

This conversation also explores the lesser-known world of cemetery culture, including the community of “graving,” and how engaging with death can actual ...