" Open Casket " is the second episode of the first season of the Netflix supernatural horror series, . It primarily focuses on Shirley Crain , the eldest daughter, exploring her childhood experiences in the house and how they shaped her adult career as a mortician. Plot Summary
Shirley now owns a funeral home with her husband, Kevin. She is a perfectionist who views her work as a way to provide families with a "better picture" to replace scary memories of death. [S1E2] Open Casket
In a flashback, young Luke catches a glimpse of a mysterious young girl in the distance at Hill House. " Open Casket " is the second episode
Shirley’s profession is a direct response to her childhood trauma. She believes that by physically repairing a body, she can psychologically repair the survivors' trauma. She is a perfectionist who views her work
At her mother’s funeral, Shirley is terrified of seeing her deceased mother. However, the mortician "fixes" Olivia to look peaceful, which inspires Shirley’s future career path. Present Timeline: