Episode 46: Life Forest- Permanent Placement for Cremated Remains
This week, I talk with Mel Bennett, Creator and Co-Founder of Life Forest, about building the first cemetery created specifically for cremation families seeking burial for their loved ones’ remains. M...
1 Mars 202248min
Episode 45: Reflecting on Covid-19 and the Future of the Funeral Profession
This week I return to a previous interview with Sandra Walker, Vice President of Strategic Business at Fairmount Memorial Association, to reflect on what her experience has been like as a deathcare pr...
10 Feb 202224min
Episode 44: Intro to Thanatology with Dr. Sara Murphy
This week, I am joined by Dr. Sara Murphy, death educator, Certified Thanatologist (Association for Death Education and Counseling), and suicidologist with fifteen years of scholarly, pedagogical, and...
5 Feb 202225min
Episode 43: The Value of Marketing and Strong Aesthetics for Funeral Businesses
This week I return to my conversation with Morgan Yarborough, Services Manager at Recompose, to talk about branding, marketing, and aesthetics in funeral businesses. We touch on the importance of fune...
25 Jan 202214min
Episode 42: Eco-Consciousness and the Future of Funeral Services
This week I return to my conversation with Brie Smith, Services Director at Return Home, to talk about the importance of eco-consciousness in the funeral profession. Studies show that consumers across...
18 Jan 202221min
Episode 41: The Future of Deathcare in a Changing World
This week I return to my conversation with Dr. Sara Murphy and Timothy McLoone to talk about grief and deathcare looking forward in the time of covid, and beyond. Timothy McLoone is a Licensed Funeral...
14 Jan 202239min
Episode 40: Slowing Down the Death Planning Process
This week I talk with Brie Smith, Services Director at Return Home, about the value of slowing down deathcare processes for grieving families. With the emergence of new, alternative forms of dispositi...
3 Jan 202232min
Episode 39: Connecting with the LGBTQIA+ Community
This week we are joined by Dr. Sara Murphy and Timothy McLoone to discuss their recent NFDA Continuing Education Course “Connecting with the LGBTQ+ Community.” Timothy McLoone is a Licensed Funeral Di...
27 Dec 202137min
