Behind the mask: A funeral director’s personal connection to mental health crisis

SPOKANE, Wash. — A local funeral director who helps families say goodbye to loved ones is sharing his own story of loss after his 27-year-old son died by suicide following a battle with bipolar disorder.

Rick Foss works with grieving families every day at Heritage Funeral Home. Behind his professional demeanor, he carries his own grief.

“I have the fortunate and unfortunate occupation of working with the families of folks that have had loved ones deceased,” Foss said…

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