6 Feet Ahead Podcast

In this powerful episode of Six Feet Ahead, host Oscar Guerrero welcomes Michael Dixon, founder of Funeral Professionals Peer Support. With over 30 years in the funeral profession, Michael opens up about his personal battles with trauma, anxiety, addiction, and burnout—experiences that led him to build a global peer support network for funeral service professionals. Together, they explore: Why bur...

🎙️In this episode of Six Feet Ahead, Oscar sits down with Kevin Greisiger 🇺🇸⚓ — a seasoned leader with nearly 30 years in the funeral and cemetery industry. Kevin opens up about his journey from the U.S. Navy to becoming a top performer in pre-need sales and consulting. They dive into the evolving challenges funeral homes face today — from unmemorialized cremains 🏞️ to going digital 💻 — and what...

In this episode of the Six Feet Ahead podcast we sit down with Antonio Green licensed funeral director embalmer and general manager at James H Cole Home for Funerals in Detroit Antonio is a nationally recognized leader in the funeral profession named one of Diversity MBA’s top 100 under 50 and Funeral Director of the Year by the 100 Black Men of Funeral Service He shares how he revitalized a centu...

  In this episode of the Six Feet Ahead podcast we sit down with John Goobeck President of the Texas Funeral Directors Association and a respected leader in the funeral profession John shares how his unexpected journey began as a pre dental student working part time at a funeral home and how that experience led to a 38 year career in funeral service including serving as Vice President of Operation...

In this insightful episode, Oscar talks with Jordanna Ibe, the founder of Urth Ritual, about a revolutionary approach to burial and urn products made from mycelium. Jordanna discusses the journey from architecture to creating a sustainable solution for end-of-life care. She shares how a green burial system can help reduce environmental impact while offering families a meaningful way to return to t...

In this episode of Six Feet Ahead, Oscar Guerrero speaks with Lanae Strovers, funeral director, lead NFDA Arranger Training instructor, and founder of The Final Salute. A first-generation funeral professional with a bold vision, Lanae shares how a deeply personal loss led her into the profession—and how she's been transforming it ever since. From turning funeral homes into baseball fields to organ...

In this episode, we sit down with Joseph “Joe” Pray, a fifth-generation funeral director from Charlotte, Michigan, who has been leading Pray Funeral Home with a powerful blend of tradition and creativity. With over 40 years in the profession, Joe shares how he became a self-described “creationeer,” helping families celebrate life in personal and unforgettable ways—from theatrical funerals and purp...

In this episode of Six Feet Ahead, Oscar Guerrero sits down with Jennifer Lares—licensed funeral director, U.S. Navy veteran, and founder of Mulling Mortician. From her service in mortuary affairs to starting a consulting firm dedicated to training the next generation of funeral professionals, Jennifer brings unmatched experience and heart to the table. We dive deep into what funeral homes are get...

In this episode of 6 Feet Ahead, we’re joined by Landon Bickley, VP of Customer Experience at Tukios, a leading funeral home tech provider. With experience helping over 900 funeral homes modernize their websites, Landon breaks down what it really takes to thrive in today’s digital-first world. You’ll learn: How to overcome resistance to tech adoption The #1 mistake funeral homes make with domain o...