Undertaking: The Podcast

March is here and Todd Van Beck is back to discuss the embalming and other happenings of the death and funeral of President Lincoln.  Today's show is sponsored by CCMS Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and Indiana Donor Network Buy Funeral Chronicles by Todd Van Beck HERE Want to podcast with Brian in Cancun? Learn more about the Embalm Better Conference in Mexico at https://www.embalmbetter....

Artist, medium and custom casket creator, Trey Ganem joins Micah Truman, CEO of Return Home on The Dirt, on the Undertaking: The Podcast Network. Connect with Trey Ganem at: https://soulshineindustries.com/ Learn about Natural Organic Reduction at https://returnhome.com/ Today's show is sponsored by: https://www.hiltonfuneralsupply.com/ https://indianadonornetwork.org/ Have a story and want to be...

Aren't you scared living in a funeral home? Author, Kevin O'Connor stops by the show to talk about how growing surrounded by death impacted his life but also about how looking back through letters can help us understand our ancestors better. Pick up Kevin's book today at kevinoconnorauthor.com Today's show is sponsored by: Hilton Funeral Supply Butler Coach Indiana Donor Network Have a story and w...

As Todd Van Beck continues his examination of the value, purpose and the benefit of the funeral, today, he discuss the basic role of being available and willing to talk to others in grief.  Pick up Todd's new book, Funeral Chronicles: Here Sign up for The Psychology of Embalming at CCMS Here Today's show is sponsored by:  Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Indiana Donor Network

Having your personal documents in a safe place is a start, but what if your loved ones don't have access to them? Ryan chat with the folks from Enduring Wishes to learn one way to make thing easier for your family.  Learn more about Enduring Wishes at: https://enduringwishes.com/ Today's show is supported by:  AP Lazer Pierce Chemical Indiana Donor Network Connect with Brian and Ryan, On The Web,...

A week after the death of his father, Ryan catches up with Brian.   

George (Marty) Myron Ballard Jr., 65, of Middletown and Daleville passed away Monday February 6th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. On Thursday, his community gathered by the hundreds in his memory. This show is a sample of the impact of one man, one husband, father and funeral director. To read Marty's complete obituary or share a word with the family, visit http://bit.ly/3HSulLZ

Lacy Robinson share a first-hand account of the funeral of Lisa Marie Presley.  Follow Lacy on Twitter @KentuckyLacy Today's show is sponsored by The Indiana Donor Network: Sign up to be a donor here And The Love Always Project Do you have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys On The Net, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter

Todd Van Beck kicks off February with volume 3 of his series, Rest In Peace Mr. President, The Death & Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.  Today's show is sponsored by CCMS Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science & Garfield Refining Pick up Todd Van Beck's new book "Funeral Chronicles" HERE Connect with Brian and Ryan Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and On The Net

Joseph Thomas, funeral director, writer and comedian, joins the show to chat about life, death and the power of  laughter. Follow Joseph @JTSkatKat or at https://josephthomascomedy.com/ Today's show is sponsored by ASD Answering Service For Directors and Butler Coach Connect with Ryan and Brian at: On the Net, Twitter, Facebook

Innovation is happing everywhere in funeral service, almost. The one sector that is ignored and resists change is the prep room and embalming. Can Ryan and Brian figure out why? Probably not but they give it a go.  Today's show is sponsored by: Answering Service For Directors ASD Garfield Refining Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or On...

Weaponized Incompetence, Performance Theater and Recreational Outrage, oh my! Ryan tells stories and Brian tries to remember what he wanted to talk about about. Come on down the rabbit hole.  Today's show is sponsored by: Answering Service For Directors ASD The Wilbert Group Raven Plume Consulting Do you have a funeral related story and want to talk to the guys? Connect with the show, On The Web,...

Podcast Mystery: This show originally aired on 1/20/23. Some time over the weekend the audio file disappeared. Here we are, back from the grave, or recycle bin, episode 440. 111 children in the United Kingdom lose a parent each day. Do you think death education should happen in schools? We are four thousand signatures short. The NAFD is setting the standard and Americans need to pay attention. Let...

We've renamed Todd Van Beck's mid-month history cast. Todd's show, now called Funeral Chronicles, kicks off with the story of the unsung heroes of the 1903 Chicago Iroquois Theater Fire.  Pick up Todd's new book, Funeral Chronicles and all his writings on Amazon Register for Todd's CE Event here Today's sponsors:  Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science CCMS Hilton Funeral Supply Do you have a fune...

Our pal, Jennifer Bryant-Dixon stops by the show to chat life, funeral service and the challenges life throws at us.  Today's show is sponsored by: The Wilbert Group & Wilbert Edu SuperNova International Do you have a question about funerals or funeral directing? Connect with the guys Instagram Twitter Facebook or On The Web

Grant from the podcast, My Funeral Home Stories, stops by the show to talk about indie content creation in podcasting. Ryan is fired up and Brian thinks the owls are watching.  Follow Grant on Instagram here Pick up episodes of My Funeral Home Stories here Today's show is sponsored by: ASD Answering Service for Directors Memory Share: Livestreaming & Video Recording Garfield Refining Do you have a...

The guys hang out with Ryan's co-worker Shane Williams. Ryan looks to discuss entering funeral service as a second career while Brian just wants to hear what it's really like to work with Ryan Ballard. Today's show is sponsored by:  Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Pierce Chemical Do you have a funeral experience that you would like to share with the guys? Connect with the show: On Instagram , Tw...

Todd Van Beck kicks off 2023 with volume 2 in his series, Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Lincoln. Today's show is sponsored by CCMS Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and Garfield Refining Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Brian and Ryan On The Web , Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram

After being called out most nights this week, both Ryan and Brian find a moment to finish out 2022 and briefly look forward to 2023 with our special guest Brie Smith, co-host of the new show: The Dirt: With Return Home. Today's sponsors: ASD Answering Service For Directors Certified Safety Training Butler Coach Have you lost a loved one and would like to share your experience? Connect with Ryan an...

Jason Engler and Barbara Kemmis are back with their series Cremation Then and Now. Today they discuss how cremationists and others educated the public about cremation. Today's sponsors:  The Wilbert Group Hilton Funeral Supply Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys on the net, Facebook , Twitter , Instagram

Introducing a brand-new show on the Undertaking: The Podcast Network, "The Dirt: with Return Home" and their first guest is Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of New York and her fight to pass Terramation (National Organic Reduction) in New York State.  Todays' sponsors: Answering Service For Directors (ASD) SuperNova International \ Connect with Ryan and Brian at UndertakingThePodcast.com , Twitter Faceboo...

As Ryan Ballard steps away from public service to focus on funeral directing, he chats with Brian about balancing life in funeral service.  Today's sponsors:  Answering Service for Directors ASD Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions FamilyEstateManager.com Connect with the show: On The Web , Facebook , Twitter, Instagram

If you think Adkins invented the low carb diet, this again. Meet Undertaker William Banting. He died in 1878. Todd Van Beck has the story! Today's sponsors:  Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions FamilyEstateManager.com Hava a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram

Brian and Ryan discuss how funeral professionals interact professionally and personal. Daily, funeral professionals work together for the benefit of families but sometimes bumps in the road arise.  Today's show is sponsored by:  Memory Share National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation Connect with the Brian and Ryan On The Web, Facebook , Twitter

Lauren Bowser, funeral director and embalmer from New Jersey explains her journey in funeral service and how she's found balance between work and life. Follow her on Instagram @thebitchinmortician Check out Ben Schmidt's Funeral Science Podcast here Today's show is sponsored by: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Indiana Donor Network Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Ryan and B...