PHOENIX — Watch Monica Torres, a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and desairologist in the Valley, discuss the cultural importance of embalming and pre-planning for Latino families, emphasizing transparency and education about death. She shares her experiences and efforts to address community taboos with ABC15’s Nicole Gutierrez.
As part of the discussion during Hispanic Heritage Month, Torres advocates for greater diversity in the funeral profession, encouraging more Latinas to pursue careers in the field.