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When Customer Service Means Getting Rescued by Funeral Directors

We've all had those moments that make us cringe, but sometimes they teach us the most valuable lessons.

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Emma Brooks
Jun 07, 2025
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TL;DR: Real customer service isn't about having perfect systems—it's about what you do when everything goes wrong. Sometimes that means embarrassing yourself in a delivery van on a country lane because disappointing your customers simply isn't an option.

Picture this: You're driving a delivery van you've never operated before, down a single-track country…

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