Member Talks! by WA. State Funeral Directors Association

Raise for Rowyn is an incredible organization helping families through the toughest time in life, loosing a child.  Listen in and discover simply ways to make a difference.     https://www.raiseforrowyn.org/

David Mulqueen, co-founder of anncare.io sits down with us to review how he and his business partner turned their personal pain into a passion to help those experiencing the recent death of a loved one.  This is an amazing episode. www.anncare.io

Our WSFDA president, Travis Locke dives deep into best practices in engagement, communication, and leadership withing one's community.  This episode is a must-listen!  

Chris Ronk, managing funeral director of the Co-Op Funeral Home of People's Memorial ( https://www.funerals.coop/) shares with us how to have creative outlets for stress relief!  He is fabulous!  chris@funerals.coop https://www.facebook.com/christopher.ronk.3 #Chrisronkgoestothefair  

Today we talk with Hanna Lynch, a morturary science student going above and beyond in her efforts to grow in the field and give grace and love to all her clients and their families.  This year, the WSFDA honored Hanna with the Bill Martin Scholarship! If you wish to reach out to Hanna, you may do so by leaving her a message with her mentor Travis Locke at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home.  https://...

This special episode was recorded live from the 2025 WCCFA Convention!   Featuring:  Svea Love of KMI Columbaria - (E) slove@kmicolumbaria.com / (C) 760.535.0546 Mike Meyer of Lions World Vision Institute - (E) mike.meyer@lwvi.org / (C) 509.999.3279 Tony Frazelli of Evergreen Washelli - (E) tony.frazelli@dignitymemorial.com / 206.362.5200

Diego Patlan dives into the WSFDA/WCCFA 2025 conference, coming this July in Spokane!  Register today for golf, wine tasting, and next-level networking! https://www.wsfda.org/events      

Jacki Kelsch founded the non-profit, Handy Hands Reflections to help families move forward after their loved one transitions to Heaven.  Can she and her team help your clients on their path to peace?  Probably!     https://handyhandsreflectionsid.org/      

We celebrate our very own board member, Katey Houston as she is honored with the National Funeral Directors Association Innovation Award!  Katey is an incredible, kind, and compassionate person.  Get to know her better in this episode.  Link: https://returnhome.com/our-team/    

Dive into the different paths you may use to impact your community in and beyond the death care industry!  Pam Ware has extensive experience in various areas of death care, takes tragedy and turns it into a learning opportunity to speak life into youth.   There is info on a kids camp for future funeral directors, too! Links Discussed:  Pam's Website: https://www.pdwareinspires.com/ Kids Camp:  htt...

The Washington State Funeral Directors Association is thrilled to welcome Chuck Teegarden to his new role as WSFDA Director!   Have a listen on #Membertalks by the #WSFDA

Desalyn stopped by to record with Hannah Mason from Cadence.  Have a listen on #Membertalks by the #WSFDA

Guest Host, Desalyn Swank, sits down with WSFDA members at the Wa. State Death Care Professionals Convention to get their take on the event.  Have a listen on #MemberTalks! by the #WSFDA

Guest Host, Desalyn Swank joins us on #MemberTalks! by #WSFDA 

In Today's episode, we discuss the past, present, and future of MemberTalks! Have a listen on #Membertalks! by the #WSFDA #2024DCP

Desalyn Swank is about to start law school where she plans to specialize in funeral law.  Her passion for funeral service shines through in our conversation.  Have a listen on #MemberTalks! by the #WSFDA #2024DCP

We returned to the vault over five years to pull out and revisit Comedian Brett Hollis.  Brett will be our Emcee and Keynote speaker at this year's #2024DCP. It is funny to hear how much this show has changed in the last few years.  Have a listen on #Membertalks! by #WSFDA

In our last installment from LW Tech Job Fair 2024, We sit down with Sara Perry and Prof. Randi Cloud to discuss the future of Funeral Service. Only on #Membertalks! by #WSFDA #2024DCP

We are back for Part 2 of the LW Tech Job Fair.  Have a listen on #Membertalks! by the #WSFDA #2024DCP

We visited the Job Fair @Lake Washington Technical Institute and were able to speak with some first-year FSE Students.  Hear what they had to say on #MemberTalks! by the #WSFDA #2024DCP

While at the Lake Washington Tech. job fair, we were able to sit down with our longtime friend, KC Foifua. KC Serves as Chair of the LWTech Advisory Committee.  Hear what she has to say on #MemberTalks! by #WSFDA #2024DCP

The guest we scheduled had to step back for medical reasons so we thought we would share our upcoming Convention information. #Membertalks! by #WSFDA #2024DCP

Today we had the opportunity to be at the first annual WSFDA Women's Wellness Retreat in Spokane, WA.  This was a great event hosted by women of funeral service for women of funeral service. Check it out on #membertalks! by the #WSFDA #2024DCP

Author, Dan Widrich, stopped by our last spring district meeting for a chat about his book.  Have a listen to this interesting story. If you would like a copy of the book email us at director@wsfda.org  #Membertalks!  by #WSFDA #2024DCP

April is National Donate Life Month. Find out more on #MemberTalks! by the #WSFDA #2024DCP