Michael DuBois 03/02/2022
Description
Michael DuBois, operator of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard, talks about his background and education with degrees in sociology and funeral service education from Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma respectively. He discusses some of the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic managing the funeral home including supply shortages, increases in deaths, changing restrictions, and finding ways to cater to those who might not be able to attend services in person. He describes the importance of reliable information and the various outlets he used to stay informed. DuBois also describes some of the ways he was able to help families during this difficult time.
| Date(s) | 3/2/2022 |
| Call Number | C19_012 |
| Subjects | Work supplies, Personal protective equipment, Livestreaming, Relief funding COVID-19 (Disease)--Vaccination, COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-), Funeral homes, Interviews, Job stress, Safety regulations, Television broadcasting of news |
| Interviewee(s) | Michael DuBois |
| Interviewer(s) | Karen Neurohr |