Brian Waters and Ryan Ballard: Indiana Funeral Directors

Undertaking: The Podcast

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Funeral Directors, Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters discuss life, death and the story of funeral service.

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Brian Waters and Ryan Ballard: Indiana Funeral Directors

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Society

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undertakingthepodcast.com

Latest episode

Jan 24, 2024

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Episodes

#402 Starting From Scratch with Jason Duvall 06.09.2022

From Kentucky, funeral director, embalmer and owner, Jason Duvall shares his story of starting his funeral home against difficult odds. Connect with the show at:  Facebook Twitter Instagram On the web:  https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Family Estate Manager Indiana Donor Network

#401 Rest In Peace Mr. President; The Death and Funeral of President James Buchanan 02.09.2022

Todd Van Beck kicks off September with his series Rest In Peace Mr. President. Today's show features the death and funeral of James Buchanan. Connect with the show at:  https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: AP Lazer Indiana Donor Network

#400 Todd Harra Is Taking Over The Show 30.08.2022

Todd Harra, author of Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral and staff writer for Southern Calls Magazine is taking over the show. Subscribe to Southern Calls Magazine here: Southern Calls Get Todd's book here: Last Rites Today's sponsors: Hilton Funeral Supply Indiana Donor Network Butler Coach Pierce Chemical

#399 FNA Number 2 26.08.2022

The lads continue their interviews with embalmers at the FNA Academy in Springfield, Missouri. Check it out. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Hilton Funeral Supply FamilyEstateManager.com Indiana Donor Network

#398 FNA Number 1 23.08.2022

Ryan and Brian record from the floor of the Fountain National Academy's 6th Biannual International Embalming and Reconstructive Surgery Conference. Check it out. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Facebook Twitter Instagram  

#397 Questioning The CANA Convention 21.08.2022

Brian reviews his first time at a CANA convention. Check it out. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: FamilyEstateManager.com Indiana Donor Network

#396 It's A Podcast First 17.08.2022

Believe it or not, Ryan has never been to Brian's house. Today, we sit in Brian's garage and has out life and work. Check it out. Be sure to follow the show on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: FamilyEstateManager.com Indiana Donor Network

#395 South Carolina Funeral Director Ray Visotski 12.08.2022

Licensed since 1983, Ray Visotski, has worn almost every hat in funeral service. Listen to his story here.  Follow Undertaking: The Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: The Love Always Project FamilyEstateManager.com Indiana Donor Network

#394 Cremation Then & Now: Temporary Urns 09.08.2022

Barbara Kemmis and Jason Engler return with their series, Cremation Then and Now to discuss the black plastic box or temporary urns.  Register for CANA's 104th Convention here: https://www.cremationassociation.org/ Connect with the show on social media at: Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: FamilyEstateManager.com Pierce Chemical https://indianadonornetwork.org/  

#393 Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of Franklin Pierce 05.08.2022

Todd Van Beck presents: Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Franklin Pierce. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: FamilyEstateManager.com The Wilbert Group Indiana Donor Network

#392 Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral with Todd Harra 02.08.2022

Author of Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral, Todd Harra joins the joins the show. Pick up his new book here: Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral Connect with the show: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  FamilyEstateManager.com Indiana Donor Network

#391 Kicking Off FNA 6th International Embalming and Reconstructive Surgery Conference 29.07.2022

Ryan and Brian are on location in Springfield, Missouri at the Fountain National Academy's International Embalming and Reconstructive Surgery Conference for professional embalmers. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ \ Today's sponsors:  FamilyEstateManager.com Pierce Chemical Indiana Donor Network

#390 Online Estate Help by Cadence 26.07.2022

Cadence has created a website for Canadians who need estate help. Listen to their story here.  Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Check out Cadence here: https://cadencecares.ca/ Today's sponsors:  Matthews Aurora Indiana Donor Network

#389 It's Never Too Late with Tim Barnett 22.07.2022

Tim Barnett, funeral director and embalmer from Kentucky didn't have this easiest path to earning his license. Hear his story here.  Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: FamilyEstateManager.com Memory Share Indiana Donor Network

#388 Living My Father's Dream with Greg Woodruff 19.07.2022

Funeral director and embalmer, Greg Woodruff, joins the show to share his story in funeral service in Kentucky.  Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with us at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  Hilton Funeral Supply FamilyEstateManager.com Indiana Donor Network

#387 Landmark Traits of Funeral Service Communication 15.07.2022

Todd Van Beck is back to launch a limited series called "The Value Purpose and Benefit of the Funeral". In today's first installment, Todd examines the landmark traits of funeral service communication.  Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  FamilyEstateManager.com Pierce Chemical Indiana Donor Network

#386 Austin's Gift 13.07.2022

A heart transplant at eight days old: The life of our guest, Lauren Aggen, was saved by the selfless decision to give the gift of life. Listen to her story and find her book Austin's Gift at the link below: Austin's Gift Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with us at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Indiana Donor Network The Love Always Project Gather

#385 From the Circus to the Mortuary 12.07.2022

Texas funeral director and embalmer PJ Barnett joins the show to tell her unusual journey into funeral service.  Connect  with the show at:  https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Family Estate Manager Indiana Donor Network

#384 How Our Dead Still Speak with Caleb Wilde 08.07.2022

Author of Confessions of a Funeral Director and the new book, All The Ways Our Dead Still Speak, Caleb Wilde sits down late at night with Brian and Ryan to discuss his work and his mission to talk about burnout in funeral service.  Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: The Wilbert Group WilbertEDU Indiana Donor Network Follow Caleb @calebwilde  And pick...

#383 Cremation Then and Now: Trade Shows 06.07.2022

Join Barbara Kemmis, Executive Director of CANA and Jason Engler, The Cremation Historian as they kick off their new series, Cremation Then and Now.  Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: CANA Express Funeral Funding Indiana Donor Network

#382 Playing Catch Up with Ryan and Brian 05.07.2022

Brian and Ryan catch up with each other and talk about what's in store for them over the next several weeks. Connect with the show at https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Certified Safety Training Butler Coach Indiana Donor Network

#381 Rest In Peace Mr. President; The Death and Funeral of Millard Fillmore 01.07.2022

We kick off July with another of Todd Van Beck's series, Rest In Peace Mr. President; the Death and Funeral of Millard Fillmore.  Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast at https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  Memory Share Indiana Donor Network

#380 The National Board Exam 28.06.2022

Dalene and Jennifer from the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards join the show to discuss the National Board Exam. Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Mortuary Mall Indiana Donor Network

#379 The King Is Dead: The Death and Funeral of Elvis Presley 24.06.2022

The Elvis movie is now in theaters but we've got the story of his death and funeral here. Check it out. Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with us at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: The Love Always Project Indiana Donor Network

#378 Lori Sheeler 23.06.2022

Lori Sheeler stops by the podcast booth at the IFDA convention. We chat about her journey into funeral service and what her roles are today.  Connect  with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's show is sponsored by: Gather Indiana Donor Network

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