Mon Apr 21 06:30:00 UTC 2025: **Surrey Funeral Director Shares Eerie Paranormal Encounters**
**Guildford, Surrey –** A Surrey funeral director, Jacob Walsh, has recounted a series of paranormal experiences at his workplace, sparking a wave of similar stories from fellow funeral professionals and bereaved individuals on TikTok. Walsh described feeling a “presence,” particularly in the mortuary, attributing it initially to fatigue but later reconsidering after repeated occurrences. These included feeling taps on his back and other inexplicable events. He theorizes these taps are a form of reassurance from those in his care, emphasizing his respectful approach to handling the deceased, including speaking to them throughout the day and while performing tasks like shaving.
Walsh’s TikTok video prompted a flood of comments from others sharing similar experiences. A fellow funeral director reported hearing footsteps in the mortuary during early hours, another described hearing walking sounds upstairs while alone. A bereaved daughter recounted feeling her recently deceased father’s presence, while another user shared an anecdote of a lightbulb inexplicably turning back on after being replaced.
Many commenters praised Walsh for his empathetic and respectful approach to his profession. One user commented, “You are an amazing man with so much empathy. That’s why they say thank you by tapping you.” The story highlights the unique emotional and potentially supernatural aspects of working in the funeral industry.
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