Member Talks! by WA. State Funeral Directors Association

This podcast will share everything you want to know about the upcoming 2023 WA. State DeathCare Professionals Convention in Vancouver, WA.  We sat down with Candace Aramburu at BackYard Spokane to talk about the convention. #membertalks! #WSFDA #WCCFA

  Valor Technical Cleaning is the premier crime scene cleanup and biohazard remediation company. The folks at Valor are expert OSHA-compliant, GBAC-certified professional cleaners trained and prepared to take on any technical cleaning job.  Meet Greg Londo and Ryan Gausman on #Membertalks! by the #WSFDA

We wanted to share some legislative and event updates with you on this new episode of #Membertalks! by #WSFDA

At the District meeting, some members said they wanted to be on the podcast.  No better time than the present to #Jointheconversation. We talk about tattoos, medically assisted death, and other stuff.  Have a listen.

Today we talk about our spring district meetings.  We look forward to seeing you at the meetings

Robert Belin is a chaplain in the Atlanta Georgia area who wants to start a podcast created to help people suffering from grief and loss.  We gave Robert full access to today's show to try his hand at podcasting.  Bob sits down with Linda Findlay of the International Grief Institute to discuss grief and loss.  Have a listen to Bob's first-ever podcast on Member Talks! by the #WSFDA

April 1, 2023, officially kicks off National Donate Life Month.  Are you registered as a donor? Register at  registerme.org  The WSFDA proudly supports Donation and National Donate Life Month.  

We have so much stuff happening in 2023.  We wanted to bring a show to you to talk about all of the upcoming events and timelines that will happen in 2023. Sit back, here we go!

Today Nancy Weil stops by to talk about all things, Laughter.  Does Laughter help with grief, Have a listen and find out more.  Also, be sure to check out The Laugh Academy

Jacob Bradley stops by to talk about the importance of a safe funeral procession and the services of Elite Motor Escorts . We also share some teasers on Jacob's presentation at the 2023 WSFDA Professional Women's Conference.

Funeral Service professionals are quickly becoming internet stars.  Todd Fowler AKA @Travelingmortician is no exception.  Todd stops by to talk about some of the interesting famous graves he has shared with the world on different social media platforms.

We sit down with Wally Hooker to discuss a phenomenon that many embalmers are experiencing today.  Large fibrous obstructions are being found in the vascular and arterial systems during the embalming process. What is causing these clots? Are they connected to an increase in sudden deaths?  You can see these obstructions by clicking the following link Sudden Death.   The views and opinions expresse...

What does it take to assure your funeral home is in compliance? Meet Mark Harrison as we discuss some great options offered by  Certified Safety Training . Have a listen on #MemberTalks! by the WSFDA

As we sit in Las Vegas looking over the strip, we want to share the upcoming WSFDA Professional Women's Conference with you.  To find out more email us at Director@wsfda.org

Today we sit down with Heather Welborne from All Her Friends Are Dead . Heather shares a little bit about what she will be talking about at the  WSFDA Professional Women's Conference. This event will be on March 11, 2023.

Why hire a funeral professional if you can simply buy a funeral from a funeral amateur?  What is the difference? Discover what the differences are on #MemberTalks! by WSFDA

No Funeral For Me! You ever hear those words said? What are people really saying to you when they say no funeral?  Today we sit down with Corey Gaffney of The Gaffney Group to discuss the possible outcome of not having a funeral. 

Today we sit down with Michael Dixson the founder and Executive Director of Funeral Service Peer Support. Michael shares with us the importance of mental health support in the funeral profession and where to turn for that help. Come along, Join the conversation on MemberTalks! by WSFDA

Welcome to 2023! This year we are talking about funeral service, families, and paramotoring. And that is all just in this episode. Be sure to watch @davidbradley18 to see what we are talking about.

As we end our 3rd season of MemberTalks! we welcome to the podcast Mr. Todd Reinholt from Life Celebrants International . Todd joins us to talk about what Funeral Celebrants are and what key function they perform for families and funeral homes.  We hope you have a Happy New Year! See you next year.

We Wish you all a very  Merry Christmas! and a very Joyful New Year. Be sure to join us next week as we kick off Season 4 of MemberTalks! by the Washington State Funeral Director Association

Medical Assistance in Dying (aka Death with Dignity) is the topic of today's new podcast.  We sat down with End of Life Washington to discuss the topic of medical assistance in dying. What is it? Is it legal? How does this affect funeral service? Have a listen to find out more.

Today we sit down with Neil Hubbard AKA Seattle's Bagpiper.  Neil talks with us about the history of bagpipes and why they are so popular at funerals and other events.  Want to find out more, check out neilbagpiper.com

If you put your mind to it, Nothing can stop you from starting your own mortuary.  Meet Diane Achord from eCare Mortuary on today's brand New episode of #MemberTalks!

We are on location at the WA. State Veterans Ceremony for the Forgotten Heroes ceremony in which 130+ urns of unclaimed Veteran's cremated remains are being inurned.  We were honored to bring these Heroes home.