Funeral Service Insider: The Podcast

This week, Tom Nondorf, editor of American Cremation & Cemetery magazine co-hosts the first of a two-part year-in-review episode. The Unique Cemetery Overlooking Sanford Stadium:  "They sell plots because the University of Georgia plays pretty good brand of college football. People want to see it. And so, you know, they have that crazy brand of a Southern football fan. So, some people buy plots wh...

 ICYMI provides commentary on the week's funeral service news.  This Episode Is Sponsored by Passages International Click here for complete show notes.

In this episode we have update on Barington Capital, commentary on the FTC's revived report, continued success in celebrations of life, and more. Kates-Boylston Holiday Subscription Offers Barington Announces Board Picks FTC Still Naming and Shaming a Year Later Recent 'SendOff' Funerals Make News Ohio Funeral Directors Expand Event Offerings with Alcohol

From the pages of American Cemetery and Cremation we bring you a Christmas travel story that ends where all stories must.  Click here for the full story.

In this episode of Funeral Service Insider, we speak with Angela Woosley, a funeral director who has taken a solo approach to the business, catering to families with requests other funeral directors often won't accommodate. Modern Funeral Preferences:  What I was hearing was not, "Oh, we really want this mahogany casket and this expensive, lined outer barrel container!" and "Absolutely, I love see...

Here are the stories we reference in this week's In Case You Missed It. Holiday Subscription Special Major Investor Calls for Matthews Shake-up, Will Nominate New Board Mercy University and Pierce Colleges of Funeral Service Agreement Park Lawn Expands Presence in Illinois Response to Park Lawn Expansion White Marsh Saga Continues No Jail for Casket Thief

Welcome to another episode of "Funeral Service Insider," the podcast In this week's episode, we're bringing you the highlights of notable events and discussions from recent weeks. HR & Leadership Forum Registration Kates-Boylston Announces Newly Formed Advisory Board Termination Gone Wrong Amigone Funeral Home Crematory Ordered to Close Under New York Law Unclaimed Remains Stories Unfortunate Time...

Jennifer Lindell-Roys, location leader for Kersey Funeral Home in Auburndale, Florida, is the American Funeral Director magazine 2024 Funeral Director of the Year. Breaking Barriers in the Funeral Business: "The guy told me that I would have to probably work at Kmart because women weren't really supposed to be in the funeral business at that time." Breaking into the Funeral Industry: "I came into...

At Kates-Boylston's Dec. 10 HR & Leadership Forum, we will explore strategies for funeral professionals to retain top talent and enhance preneed programs. In this bonus epiusode, we speak with Wanda Sizemore, onboarding specialist at Envision Strategic Partners, about how she built her career as a preneed sales expert and her goals for the upcoming talk.  You can register for the Dec. 10 here . Cl...

In this episode, we cover key industry developments including a  preview of Matthews International's  earnings, the impact of funeral home consolidations, and the  looming Federal Trade Commission  rule changes. We also explore unique stories like a  Japanese coffin café  and delve into the challenges facing a  Pennsylvania funeral home company  as they navigate financial difficulties. Join us as...

In this episode of Funeral Service Insider, Tom Nondorf, editor of American Cemetery & Cremation, speaks with Domenic Antinucci, a program manager at Brownyard Group, about the specialized insurance needs cemeteries and crematories contend with. Antinucci also discusses how personal experiences and an unlikely career path enriched his appreciation for death care. On Specialized Insurance for the F...

Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest funeral service happenings and trends. Here's what we have on deck this week. New Jersey License Changes CANA Announces Dues Increase Barbara Kemmis Podcast Green Burials Return to Billings

Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week. Special Holiday Subscription Prices Both  SCI  and  Carriage  plan big 2025 acquisitions. Post-Cremation Memorialization Mixup Cemetery Association Names Board and Officers A Diffe...

Kates-Boylston hosts the Advances in Funeral Innovations conference Nov. 12-13 in Houston. Over two days, attendees will hear about some emerging trends and best practices for running their operations. In what follows, we speak with Darren Crouch, president and CEO of Passages International Inc. Click here for complete show notes.

This Week on FSI: The Podcast   In this episode of Funeral Service Insider, we speak with Jennifer Lares, a " Mortuary Mary Poppins " who bring s training (and continuing education units) on-site for funeral homes. We also e xplore how social media can responsibly showcase professionalism while evolving consumer needs demand personalized service over traditional offerings.   Click here for complet...

Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week. Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry....

Barcley Cadet discusses his upcoming presentation of "The Evolution of Talent Recruitment," at the upcoming Kates-Boylston Advances in Funeral Innovations conference Nov. 12-13 in Houston, Texas. In this bonus episode, he speaks about internal versus external recruitment teams and the changing landscape of recruiting for funeral service.   

Titan Casket Introduces "Mort" the Plushie Casket Unclaimed Remains-Related stories: More Than Just Unclaimed Remains Moving Day at the Mausoleum Unclaimed Remains Get a Catholic Disposition in New Hampshire M&A SCI Scoops up Failing Restaurant Property Gray Mortuary Merges with McAfee   Industry News 1Director Wins 2024 NFDA Innovation Award

In this episode, we speak with Peter Quakenbush about his journey as a proponent of conservation burial. Aiming to create a conservation burial site in Michigan, Quakenbush ran into opposition from some of the townspeople, and, eventually, the town outlawed cemeteries to keep him from opening one. After a recent win in court, he talks about the project's history and of the long road forward.  Clic...

Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week: Advances in Funeral Innovations Conference Precoa Acquires Life-planning Brand Everplans Cody Gortmaker: Triple Threat Funeral Director BC Gets More Green Burial Space

Kates -Boylston hosts the Advances in Funeral Innovations conference Nov. 12-13 in Houston. Over the course of two days, attendees will hear about some emerging trends and best practices for running their operations. In what follows , we speak with two representatives of National Guardian Life Insurance Company. Melissa Posey Loose is the assistant vice president of marketing communications for NG...

Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week: Advances in Funeral Innovations Conference Australian Funeral News   Deeley Honored for 50 Years of Funeral Service Disclosure Fine for Iowa Repeat Offender Gricoski Sells to Humme...

We spoke with Austin Anderson of Implant Recycling about his upcoming presentation on how artificial and virtual reality may change what families expect from memorialization.  Click here for complete show notes.

We speak with funeral director Tim McLoone and Professor Sara Murphy, who includes death-care and LGBTQ+ issues among her special areas of interest. Their journey began with a chance encounter at the 2019 NFDA convention, which led to the creation of the Deathcare Proud event series – an annual gathering to show support and provide visibility for LGBTQ+ professionals in funeral service. This episo...

Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week: Kates-Boylston hosts the   Advances in Funeral Innovations   conference Nov. 12-13 in Houston. Over the course of two days, attendees will hear about some emerging trends and best...