Janice L. Phillips was born on Staten Island and grew up living between Staten Island and New Jersey. Some of her earliest memories are playing in the graveyard outside of her preschool. After losing her long-term job in merchandising, Janice went to mortuary school and is currently a licensed funeral director in New York State. Janice has held a range of occupations from artist, visual merchandiser, and oddities salesperson, but funeral directing is her true passion. She still lives in New Jersey, despite the childhood vow she made to move.