Heads You Win: Remembering Harlem Funeral Director George Bernard Benta

You probably aren't familiar with funeral director George Bernard Benta, but we're guessing you've heard of a few of his famous clients. During his six-plus decades directing services at the Harlem funeral home his father founded, Benta handled the final arrangements for luminaries , James Baldwin, , and , among others. He made all families — famous or not — feel welcome, and became famous himself for his philosophies on life. Legacy contributor Susan Soper shares his story.