Undertaking: The Podcast

Brian and Ryan catch up the thoughts of the week. Capital punishment is discussed. And while guy try to remember the topic of the call, they decide to phone a lisener to say thank you.  Do you have a question for the guys and want them to give you a call on air? Direct your question to Brian or Ryan at info@undertakingthepodcast.com Today's show is sponsored by:  Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions...

A new show, fit for a king. Stop right now, pause and note the importance of the day. This here show has been in the works for over a year. And now, after a lot of groveling, teasingly overblown promises and outright threats, Brian Waters has convinced Ben Whitworth, Undertaker from England, that he's rather smart and everyone wants to listen.  While His Majesty get his crown today, let us have ca...

Brian pauses to record intros for the next few show drops and this is what happened. Today's show is sponsored by Matthew Auroa Funeral Solutions and Answering Service For Directors.  

May is here and Todd Van Beck has another episode of in our examination of the death and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln. Today's show is sponsored by: https://www.ccms.edu/

Emma Grace's life was taken too soon. In the midst of this loss, her parents made the decision to give the gift of life. This is their story.  Say yes to life. Register here: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/be-a-donor

Sorry y'all for missing Tuesday's drop. In today's show, I invite you into my brain as I end one journey after another. My purpose continues nonetheless, slightly altered or redirected and completely energized.  You helpers, I know who you are and I've got your back. We can fix the broken, throw out the rubbish and power on to continue to introduce the grieving to a word of meaninful ritual, real...

What is a great way to honor someone who was facinated by space during their lifetime? We've all heard of naming stars, but have you heard of memorial spaceflights? Learn about Celestis Inc., the company that get you to where you need to be, literally. And don't forget to watch a real memorial spaceflight at today's launch here: https://www.celestis.com/launch-schedule/aurora-flight/ Today's show...

At the body composting conference in Denver, Brian meets Eric Rooney of Regeneration Earth. Their disucssion on death turns to a discussion on life. This conversation fertilizes Brian's concept of intentional death care. Learn more about Half Moon Farm and Regeneration Earth at: https://www.regenerationearth.org/about Today's show is sponsored by: Memory Share Do you have a story about a funeral?...

While podcasting in the wild, Brian finds Barbara Kemmis, executive director of the Cremation Association of North America and also host of Cremation Then & Now. The two discuss the world's first body composting conference in Denver, Colorado, hosted by The Natural Funeral Company. Learn more about CANA at: https://www.cremationassociation.org/ Connect with The Natural Funeral at: https://www.then...

Jennifer Muldowney, funeral celebrant from Ireland, living in New York City, talks shop with Brian. Check out Muldowney Memorials at https://www.muldowneymemorials.com/ Today's show is sponsored by: Indiana Donor Network Do you have questions about funerals? Have your question answered on the show by visiting https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/

Yesterday's episode today! Brian returns from a quick trip to Mid-States Professional Service in Missouri and takes a break to decompress.  Today's show is sponsored by the Indiana Donor Network and Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Share your story on Undertaking: The Podcast. Connect with Ryan and Brian at https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Follow on Twitter @UndertakingPC

Often, families are unaware their loved one is eligible for tissue donation. After a death, we know your phone will ring and ring but there's one call that could change someone's life. Brian and Ryan chat with Sarah Taylor from the Indiana Donor Network and create a mock-interview for tissue donation.  Today's show is sponsored by the Indiana Donor Network. Learn more at: https://indianadonornetwo...

April is here and Todd Van Beck kicks off the month with the funeral of President Abraham Lincoln Vol: 5. Have a funeral question for the guys? Email Ryan or Brian at: info@undertakingthepodcast.com or learn more at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's show is sponsored by: Indiana Donor Network Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

Andy Lopez with JourneyToServe.com joins guest-host Jason Duvall and Brian Waters to talk about bringing veterans into funeral service.

Noah Watry of Wisconsin joins the show to talk about this career in funeral service. Brian issues his apology to cemetery counselors and Henry and Brother Jason do their best to fill in for Ryan.  Today's show is sponsored by: Indiana Donor Network and Memory Share Do you have a question about funerals? Have Ryan and Brian read your story on the show. Submit for info@undertakingthepodcast.com.

A missing child is found. Brian checks in on his friends and wonders, is Caitlin Doughty right?  Today's show is sponsored by AP Lazer and Indiana Donor Network Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Ryan and Brian at: UndertakingThePodcast.com

Purchasing funeral good and services happens so rarely, it's hard to know when one receives good service. Ryan and Brian talk this out. Register for the Embalm Better Conference at https://www.embalmbetter.com/ Today's show is supported by: Memory Share - Funeral LiveStreaming Indiana Donor Network Join Undertaking: The Podcast's New Facebook Think Tank: HERE Have questions about funerals or funer...

Todd Van Beck is back to share his early memories of a funeral and its impact on his career. Each of us have a story. Have you shared yours?  Today's show is brought to you by Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Indiana Donor Network

Faith Haug, Program Director of the Mortuary Science Program at Arapahoe Community College chats with Brian education, death care, the past, the future and any other rabbit hole that we could explore over a lunch break. You don't want to miss this one! Learn more about Arapahoe Community College's Mortuary Science Program HERE Today's show is sponsored by the Indiana Donor Network

Continuing the coverage of the Body Composting Conference in Denver, Colorado, Brian is getting the scoop.  The conference has been organized by The Natural Funeral, learn more about them HERE Have questions about organ or tissue donation? Learn more from the Indiana Donor Network HERE

Brian is in Denver, Colorado to report on the world's first body composting convention hosted by The Natural Funeral. Today's show is sponsored by: Hilton Funeral Supply Indiana Donor Network

Logan Miller, founder of Precision Consulting Solutions, joins the show to talk about organ and tissue donation and how many are working to improve the care for families.  Learn more about Precision Consulting Solutions at https://forensicorganrecovery.com/ Today's show is sponsored by:  ASD Answering Service for Directors Indiana Donor Network

Brian is joined by embalmers Jason Duvall, Noah Watry, Henry Johnston and with help from some on Facebook, the team puts together the first embalming fluid bracket with their favorite selections. Winners will be chosen via Facebook poll. Tune in to hear what the guys think. Today's show is sponsored by: Pierce Chemical & PierceDirect.com https://indianadonornetwork.org/ Follow the guys on Twitter...

What would you ask Dr. Baden if you could chat for an hour? From autopsies to embalming, Medgar Evans to George Floyd, exhumations, criminal justice, his new book and yes, clots. You don't want to miss this show.  Pick up Dr. Michael Baden's new book American Autopsy here Today's show is sponsored by Indiana Donor Network Have a story to share with Brian and Ryan? Connect with the guys Undertaking...

A month after the death of Ryan's father, the guys catch up on work, life and family.  Today's show is sponsored by: ASD, Answering Service For Directors Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Learn more about the Embalm Better Conference at https://www.embalmbetter.com/ Do you have questions about funerals? Connect with Ryan and Brian on the web at UndertakingThePodcast.com , Facebook, Twitter , or In...