D&L Mortuary Transport Port Charlotte, Florida

02/08/2026

02/06/2026

Mortuary transportation can be a lonely job especially when it’s all we do.

We’re a wonderful group, but we rarely get the chance to enjoy one another’s company the way teams based in a single location do. Most of our hours are spent on the road, navigating the chaos of Florida streets, county roads, and highways. When we arrive for a transfer, conversation isn’t appropriate. We’re there to be quiet, careful, and respectful. At funeral homes we do our best to be invisible helpers, not a distraction.

Much of our work happens after hours and on weekends, so opportunities to connect with others are limited. Between long shifts, odd schedules, and the nature of the work itself, this job can feel isolating.

So if you see a mortuary transporter out in the world, on the road, at a call, or dropping off at a funeral home. A small gesture can mean everything. A nod, a kind word, or simply making eye contact and acknowledging us can truly make our day. We carry heavy work with quiet hearts; your small kindness lifts us more than you know

02/05/2026

Our team works tirelessly to support funeral directors and safeguard your firm’s reputation. We are honored to serve grieving families, and that commitment shows in everything we do. Because we’re not the low‑cost option, we deliver what matters most: punctual, professional service; patience and presence when families need extra time; and meticulously maintained vehicles that reflect the dignity every loved one deserves. Partnering with D&L means predictable reliability, compassionate care, and a partner who treats your clients — and your name — with the respect it deserves.

01/29/2026

In the midst of sorrow I find the deepest human connection.

If you’ve done mortuary transfers, you know the wide range of emotions families can carry. As professionals, we are the steady shore in a storm a quiet presence holding space for the last moments a family shares in their home. We witness the final chapter of a life and the first moment a family begins to reshape itself.

Yesterday morning we cared for a middle‑aged woman in a bright, cool Southwest Florida condo. Her son, sisters, and brothers kept vigil; the weight of their grief was tangible. My partner and I stayed composed, yet our hearts were with them. As we moved her gently from her condo and to our vehicle, the family filled with tears. Two sisters accompanied us, placing their hands on the covered stretcher for a last farewell.

When the transfer was complete, the family approached us with deep gratitude and warm embraces. I was struck by their kindness they saw past our professional calm and cared for us in return. In that moment I was reminded why we do this work: not for recognition, but for the quiet trust families place in us and the shared humanity that binds us all.

I am grateful for that family and for every family who allows us to walk with them on their hardest days. Their trust is our honor; their grief, our reminder to serve with compassion, dignity, and heart.

01/28/2026

Give grieving families a sense of control when everything feels out of control.

Small words and simple choices can be incredibly grounding. Here are gentle, respectful ways a transfer team can offer families the chance to be heard and to participate:

- “Would you like a few more minutes before we begin?”
- “Is it okay for us to start now?”
- “May we remove any jewelry and leave it with you?”
- “If you need anything or have questions, you may call the funeral home anytime. Otherwise, a funeral director will reach out to you.”

These invitations aren’t just polite they restore dignity, honor personal wishes, and let families lead in the moments that matter most.

01/27/2026

Interesting things we say and do for decedents as mortuary transporters.

1. Sometimes I quietly introduce myself to a decedent if they passed alone. It feels right to say, “I’ll take care of you until we get to the funeral home.
2. For veterans I pick a respectful, patriotic playlist. It’s a small way to salute their service.
3. I’ll apologize out loud for any bumps in the road. Comforting? Maybe. Habit? Definitely
4. Quiet is sometimes the best soundtrack. Its weird, its a feeling, just be silent.
5. Every action is done with Dignity and Legacy in mind

01/25/2026

The benefits of using a professional third‑party transfer company are many, and sometimes our role matters more than you realize. Lately our teams have handled an increasing number of infestation calls bed bugs in particular and that risk is one funeral professionals shouldn’t underestimate.

Why this matters
- Bed bugs travel easily on clothing, linens, and personal items and can quickly spread from one location to another.
- A single infested transfer can expose your facility, staff, and other families to an expensive and disruptive problem.
- Professional transfer teams follow containment and decontamination protocols designed to limit spread and protect your firm’s reputation.

Questions to ask any transfer provider
1. Do you have a written SOP for suspected or confirmed infestations (e.g., bed bugs)?
2. How do you contain personal items and linens during transport?
3. What PPE and vehicle containment practices do your teams use on-scene?
4. How do you decontaminate vehicles and reusable equipment after a risk call?
5. Will you notify us in advance if a transfer is from a known or suspected infestation?
6. Do you quarantine affected vehicles until professional clearance is provided?

A small precaution goes a long way
If you partner with a transfer company, confirm their procedures now — before an incident occurs. Taking these steps protects your staff, your building, and the families you serve.

01/23/2026

With a grateful heart, I tell our funeral director clients that the hardest part of running a transfer company is hiring the right people. The process takes time, patience, and careful judgement for both my business partner and me, but it is absolutely worth it.

I often joke with the team, “We’ve kissed a lot of toads to get to you.” But the truth is no joke: the people we’ve found are exceptional. Their excellence isn’t built on a company logo or a job title it’s built on their capacity to care.

What makes this team among the finest is not our systems or vehicles; it’s their genuine kindness, their quiet compassion, and the way they treat grieving families and one another with profound respect. For that, I am deeply grateful.

Thank you to our team for showing up, for being patient, and for carrying the work with humility and heart. You are the reason we can serve families with dignity and legacy.

01/22/2026

Mortuary transfer professionals who are truly driven by care find their deepest reward in the service they provide.

There is absolutely no shame in being in service to others. In fact, it’s something to be proud of. Many of us are natural “people pleasers” not in a weak way, but in a deeply human way. We want families to feel seen, respected, and gently cared for on one of the hardest days of their lives.

Yes, a paycheck matters. But the real fulfillment comes from knowing we handled someone’s loved one with dignity, patience, and compassion. That quiet sense of purpose the feeling that our work made this moment just a little more bearable is the reward that stays with us long after the call is over.

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01/21/2026

The Power of a Few More Minutes

The power of a few extra minutes can mean the world to a grieving family.

As transfer teams, we’re often juggling multiple calls, tight timelines, and long days. The pressure to get to the next location is real—but in the middle of all that, we have to protect our peace for the sake of the family standing right in front of us.

The clock cannot be the thing that pushes us to rush. This might be our third, fourth, or even tenth transfer of the day—but for this family, it is their first time saying goodbye like this. They deserve our full presence, not a hurried task.

Behind the scenes, our dispatch team works hard to manage multiple requests, coordinate logistics, and direct resources where they’re needed most. On scene, our transfer staff must respond to each family with patience, calmness, and genuine care.

Clear, compassionate communication with our clients, with families, and with each other is vital.

There will be delays at times. When they happen, we owe it to our funeral partners and the families we serve to be honest, transparent, and respectful.

A few extra minutes of kindness, patience, and presence may become a moment they remember for the rest of their lives. And that is the heart of what we do.

01/18/2026

Never Feel Small!

Have you ever encountered someone who treats others as if they are beneath them? The kind of person who measures their worth by pedigree, legacy, or achievements, quick to stand on a self-made pedestal while others shoulder the real work?

Don’t let them define your value. No matter your role or title, if you dedicate yourself to serving others, you are making a profound difference—far greater than any accolade or status could ever promise. The true measure of greatness lies not in recognition, but in the care and service we offer every day.

Stand tall in what you do. Never let anyone make you feel small. You are invaluable, and your contribution has meaning beyond measure.

01/17/2026

Can anyone truly be prepared for the loss of a loved one?

Logically, we might think so. But emotionally, grief rarely follows a predictable path. For those of us on first call, it’s important to remember this every time the phone rings. Even if the notification says the decedent was 103 years old, we cannot assume that saying goodbye will be any easier for their family.

It stirs something deep inside me whenever I hear someone say, “Well, it wasn’t unexpected?” Age does not make grief any less real. It is not our place to care less because someone lived a long life in fact, we owe even more respect to those who shared a century of love, wisdom, and relationships.

Every life, no matter how long, deserves our highest level of compassion and care, especially for those left to carry the memories forward.