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Jaclyn Michelle Smith

Author of I'm Sorry I Cremated You

As both a trained social worker and an HR professional, Jaclyn Michelle Smith is truly a people person at heart. She shares her insights on using humor to navigate through loss in her speaking engagements.


About

Jaclyn Michelle Smith is currently the HR Manager at Advantage Forbes Books, where she focuses on employee engagement and building a positive company culture. With a background as a social worker, Jaclyn is deeply committed to helping others and continues to give back by volunteering in her community.

Outside of work, she channels her love for humor through improv comedy, blending laughter with a genuine desire to make the world a better place. Jaclyn calls Charleston, SC home, where she enjoys life with her two adorable orange cats and scruffy dog.

I'm Sorry I Cremated You book by jaclyn smith

I’m Sorry I Cremated You

Finding the Funny in Life and Loss

I’m Sorry I Cremated You is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of life, loss, and the often absurd experience of caregiving for aging parents. Through personal stories filled with wit and honesty, Jaclyn Smith shares how she navigated grief, anxiety, and the complex emotions that come with watching loved ones…

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