The Repast Podcast

You might have life insurance, but is your family really prepared?  We’re back with Part II, and this time, we’re getting into the details that can make an already difficult time even harder for the people you love. From leaving minor children as beneficiaries to overlooking outdated policy information, the team breaks down how the wrong assumptions about life insurance can leave families facing u...

When your wishes are documented, your family doesn’t have to guess what you would have wanted during an already difficult time.   We’re talking about the things families may not think about until they’re suddenly faced with them: Where is your important paperwork? Who knows how to access it? Who will make your funeral arrangements? What happens when family members have different opinions?   Unders...

What happens when the funeral business isn’t just your career… it’s the world you grew up in? In this episode of The Repast Podcast, India Scott and Antonio Green sits down with, Carla Cole, and Steve Kemp Jr. for a candid conversation about what it means to be born into funeral service. From being picked up from school in a hearse to eventually becoming the people running the business, they share...

Confessionals of the Funeral Director: Part 2 You asked the questions and we’re giving you the answers! In this episode of The Repast Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain once again and giving you a real look at what it’s like to work in the funeral industry, from the things that test your patience to the emotional weight that comes with serving families during some of their most difficult mome...

What does it really take to answer the call to funeral service? In this episode of The Repast Podcast, Antonio Green and India Ramsey sit down for an honest conversation about entering the funeral service profession, learning the business and discovering the deeper purpose behind caring for families during some of life’s most difficult moments. From mortuary science education and hands-on experien...

After a little time away, The Repast Podcast is back, and we’ve got a lot to talk about! In this episode, The Next Course, we’re catching you up on what’s been happening at James H. Cole, in the Detroit community, and behind the scenes since you last heard from us. We’re talking about the work of the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation, our commitment to giving back to Detroit, the upcoming Heroes &am...

Laughter is healing—and in this unforgettable episode, the Cole family cracks open the vault of wild, weird, and downright hilarious stories from behind the scenes of the funeral home. From song selections to spooky tales, Undertaker Outtakes reveals what happens when life and death collide in the most unexpected ways. Featuring Rev. Jake Gaines and Will Crawley, this one is full of surprises, chu...

Funeral directors carry more than caskets—they carry emotional weight. In Part 1 of Ashes & Empathy, the Cole family shares how they manage grief while supporting others, and the real-life coping strategies behind the scenes.   Hosts/Guests: Karla Cole Green, Brice Green, Antonio Green, Dr. Rose Moten   Contact: Dr. Rose Moten –  www.drrosemoten.com   Follow Us: Instagram: @repastpodcast @jame...

Part 2 dives into the chaos of the COVID era and how it affected emotional support efforts and the impact of high-profile deaths. It’s a look at grief, leadership, and humanity in the funeral profession.   Hosts/Guests: Karla Cole Green, Brice Green, Antonio Green, Dr. Rose Moten   Contact: Dr. Rose Moten –  www.drrosemoten.com   Follow Us: Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole Website: www.jamesh...

From unexpected costs to long-term planning, this two-part episode explores the financial realities of funerals. In Part 1, the Cole family breaks down what really goes into the price tag—including surprise expenses, pre-planning strategies, and the myths around funeral costs. In Part 2, we go deeper into estate planning, wills, and how money matters shape a family’s legacy long after the service...

From unexpected costs to long-term planning, this two-part episode explores the financial realities of funerals. In Part 1, the Cole family breaks down what really goes into the price tag—including surprise expenses, pre-planning strategies, and the myths around funeral costs. In Part 2, we go deeper into estate planning, wills, and how money matters shape a family’s legacy long after the service...

A special two-part series that takes a deep dive into one of the most fascinating—and often misunderstood—aspects of death care: What actually happens to the body after someone dies from the funeral director and medical examiner perspectives.   Hosts/Guests: Brice Green, India Ramsey-Scott, LaTasha Davidson, Wallace Williams   Follow Us: Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole Website: www.jameshcol...

A special two-part series that takes a deep dive into one of the most fascinating—and often misunderstood—aspects of death care: What actually happens to the body after someone dies from the funeral director and medical examiner perspectives.   Hosts/Guests: Brice Green, India Ramsey-Scott, LaTasha Davidson, Wallace Williams       Follow Us: Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole Website: www.james...

Welcome to The Repast Podcast — where tradition meets transparency. Hosted by the Cole family of James H. Cole Home for Funerals in Detroit, we take you behind the scenes of one of the oldest Black-owned funeral homes in the country. With stories full of heart, heritage, and humor, we explore what it really means to care for a community in its most vulnerable moments. From wild funeral requests to...

Go behind the scenes with the Cole family as they reflect on growing up in a funeral home, the business passed down through generations, and day to day life inside the funeral home.   Hosts/Guests: Karla Cole Green, Brice Green, Antonio Green, India Ramsey-Scott   Follow Us: Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole Website: www.jameshcole.com   Disclaimer The Repast Podcast may include detailed discu...

Go behind the scenes with the Cole family as they reflect on growing up in a funeral home, the business passed down through generations, and day to day life inside the funeral home.   Hosts/Guests: Karla Cole Green, Brice Green, Antonio Green, India Ramsey-Scott   Follow Us: Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole Website: www.jameshcole.com   Disclaimer The Repast Podcast may include detailed discu...

This episode dives into the unique and sometimes interesting ways families personalize homegoing celebrations to reflect the spirit, style, and stories of their loved ones.   Hosts/Guests: Brice Green, India Ramsey-Scott, William Crawley, Terrell “Bubz” Payne   Contact: Terrell “Bubz” Payne – Instagram: @bubz_ragz2richez   Follow Us: Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole Website: www.jameshcole.co...