Melissa N. Unfred
Melissa N. Unfred is a dual licensed funeral professional undertaking progressive death care as The Modern Mortician. She provides unique insight into the Funeral Service Industry with a lens of over 20 years observation and participation, and advocates for those desiring a different approach to caring for their own.
She is shadowed by her sidekick, Kermit the Dog, who in March of 2017 became the first certified therapy dog working in funeral service in the State of Texas.
Melissa and Kermit serve their community and present often to Non-Profit Organizations and Educators across the country both in person and online.
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