Member Talks! by WA. State Funeral Directors Association

On our last episode from the 2023 NFDA Convention we talked with the team from Sepio Guard as well we got the opportunity to meet Sandy from Resomation Natural Water Cremation We had a great time in Las Vegas and looking forward to next year's convention #NFDA #WSFDA

On our last episode from the 2023 NFDA Convention we talked with the team from Sepio Guard as well we got the opportunity to meet Sandy from Resomation Natural Water Cremation We had a great time in Las Vegas and looking forward to next year's convention #NFDA #WSFDA

We had the incredible privilege of sitting with Eimer Duffy from  Fit Social Media and Sam from My Tribute Gift at the 2023 NDFA Convention.  Both had great things to share with us. Check it out on #Membertalks! by #WSFDA

Today we met President, Kelly Scott, from the Australian Funeral Directors Association and Bill Johnston of "How Facebook Works for Funeral Homes" On #MemberTalks! by the #WSFDA.

We had the privilege to talk with the President of the United Kingdom's Funeral Director Assoc. and the 2023 NFDA Innovation of the Year recipient.  Check it out here on #MemberTalks! by the #WSFDA

Part 3 From the WA. State DeathCare Professionals Convention. Dr. Damon De La Cruz and Igor Tupikov stopped by for a visit.  Take a moment to listen on #Membertalks! by the #WSFDA

Robbie Pape, Barbara Kennis and Joe WItherspoon stop by to talk with us at the 2023 WA. State Deathcare Professionals Convention. Here is what they had to say on #MemberTalks! by the #WSFDA

It is Day One of the WA. State DeathCare Professionals Convention and Kelsie Haggerty, Maggie Morton and Dana Goddell stopped by to say hello.  Have a listen to this. #WSFDA #Membertalks!

Liza Altenburg, Author of Selling With Sensitivity stops by to answer the question, "Can you sell in funeral service?"  #Jointheconversation

Today we compare the similarities and differences between West Coast- East Coast Funeral Services.  Peter Morin, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Funeral Director Assoc. stops by to #Jointheconversation 

Casey Rose from Mountainview Funeral Home & Memorial Park stops by to discuss the history of the funeral home and the change in culture. Check out Casey on MemberTalks!

FSE Student stops by to talk with us about her first State Convention and the search for an embalming internship.  Have a listen to this young, well-spoken student looking to enter the funeral service profession on #membertalks! by WSFDA

Amy Olinger, Executive Director of the WCCFA stops by the MemberTalks! booth at the 2023 WA. State DeathCare Professionals convention.  Have a listen here.

Today kicks off a number of recordings we did at the 2023 Wa. State DeathCare Providers Convention in Vancouver, WA.  We sat down with Chuck Ferris of Eternitys Touch to talk about the start of the convention.  Check it out here.

Today we had a special guest stop by for another visit.  Can you guess who it might be?

How much time does your funeral home devote to Grief Care? Are you devoting as much time to serving your families after the funeral is over as you are serving families during the time leading up to and throughout the funeral?  Dr. Jason Troyer stops by today to talk about Grief Care.  Share your thoughts with us on Grief Care.

We are back at the Backyard Public House to talk with Candice Aramburu and Hank Kerns about the final touches being added to the preparations for the upcoming 2023 Washington State DeathCare Professionals Convention.  #WSFDA #Membertalks! #WSDCP23

What do the 4th of July and funeral have in common? Take a minute to listen to the history of the 4th of July to find out. 

On today's episode, #WSFDA Board Member, Jeff Dorothy stops by to talk about the state of funeral service in Southeast Washington.  Have a listen and don't forget to stop by Boss Hoggs  #MemberTalks! #BossHoggs

Kurt Rosenacker stopped by today to talk about the Independent Funeral Planning Alliance.  Want to know more about the IFPA Click Here

On June 1, 2023, we attended the LW Tech Funeral Service Education Job Fair.  We talked with a few students, professors, and potential employers to see what they were looking for in a career in Funeral Service. Part 2

On June 1, 2023, we attended the LW Tech Funeral Service Education Job Fair.  We talked with a few students, professors, and potential employers to see what they were looking for in a career in Funeral Service. Part 1

Today we look at the Washington State origins of Memorial Day as we remember and honor our fallen heroes. 

Today we sat down with Zach Chatterton from Gather to discuss how technology is advancing funeral service. Ai Obit writers, Qr codes, and platforms that automatically transfer data.  All these are available today to assist the funeral director in helping families. Have a listen and see what fits your teams needs

Funeral service is changing rapidly with all the new technology coming out.  What are you doing to keep up with the changes?