Undertaking: The Podcast

Todd Van Beck shares another story from his funeral chronicles series.  Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with us at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's show is sponsored by: Garfield Refining Indiana Donor Network

John R. Braboy Jr., was the President of Mid-America College of Mortuary Science for many years. John died on June 2nd and today Brian chats with several of those that John molded during his career. #podcast #RIP #memory #teacher #education  Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Ryan and Brian at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/

Andy Clayton, Executive Director of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association wraps up the 141st convention with Brian. Check it out. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Pierce Chemical Indiana Donor Network

Todd Van Beck returns to share the story of the funeral home ambulance service. #podcast #EMT #paramedic Today's sponsors are @INDonorNetwork @myASDcalls 

Tyler Tutterow fills in for Ryan Ballard and walks the trade show floor with Brian at Indiana's Funeral Convention. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: The Love Always Project Indiana Donor Network

Scott Smith, President-Elect of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association stop by the Undertaking:  The Podcast booth at the IFDA convention to talk shop with Brian. Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with us at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: The Wilbert Group Indiana Donor Network

We kick off June with another session of Todd Van Beck's series, Rest In Peace Mr. President, the Death and Funeral of President Zachary Taylor.  Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: https://www.memoryshare.com/ Indiana Donor Network

Is the National Board Exam still important in funeral service? Or is the exam an unnecessary hurdle to entering the profession. Jack Lechner Jr. from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science is on the show to share his views. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Garfield Refining Indiana Donor Network

One of the youngest funeral home owners we've met, Tyler Tutterow, joins the show at IFDA to talk funeral service. Have a story and want to be on the show, connect with the guys at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  Pierce Chemical Indiana Donor Network

Has western culture and marketing infiltrated funeral service? Is there any evidence to prove this claim? Join the conversation at: https://indianadonornetwork.org/transplant-recipients/ Today's sponsors: Hilton Funeral Supply Indiana Donor Network

Ron King of Butler Coach died this week. Today we honor our friend and replay his first appearance on the show. 

At the 141st Indiana Funeral Directors Association Convention, we chat with NFDA Secretary Chris Robinson about unregulated body brokers and what NFDA is doing to protect families. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  Memory Share Indiana Donor Network

At the 141st IFDA Convention, we speak with the new IFDA president Jon Ballard. Have a story to share? Connect with us at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: ASD Answering Service For Directors Indiana Donor Network

At the 141st IFDA convention, Ryan and Brian kick the next series of shows. Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with us: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Hilton Funeral Supply Indiana Donor Network

While in Washington for a wedding, Brian chats with Henry Johnston CFSP. Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with us at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: The Wilbert Group Indiana Donor Network

Todd Van Beck presents his series Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President James Knox Polk. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Hilton Funeral Supply Indiana Donor Network

Elliott Stubblefield is the Community Development Coordinator at the Indiana Donor Network and he visits the show to discuss how he connects with the different cultures of a metropolitan city.  Have a story to share? Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: Indiana Donor Network National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation

Unfortunately, not all funeral companies are legit. Some prey on consumers' inability to tell the difference between a brick and mortar business versus an online broker. The Department of Justice is now stepping in.  Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  Butler Coach Indiana Donor Network

Unfortunately, not all funeral companies are legit. Some prey on consumers' inability to tell the difference between a brick and mortar business versus an online broker. The Department of Justice is now stepping in.  Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  Butler Coach Indiana Donor Network

Ryan and Brian discuss the worries of funeral directors.  Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  Pierce Chemical Indiana Donor Network

Brian Montalbano has received the gift of life twice. Today he shares his story.  Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's show is sponsored by: Indiana Donor Network ASD Follow Brian on Twitter @BMont81

Mark J. Lindquist returns to the show to tell us how we can directly help the people of Ukraine. Donate here: Help For Ukraine Follow Mark on Twitter at: @MarkJLindquist You can mail Mark donations directly at: Mark Lindquist Marszalkowska 80 00-517 Warszawa Poland

Todd Van Beck presents the history of horses in funeral service.  Have a story to share? Connect with the guys at:  https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  Butler Coach The Wilbert Group Indiana Donor Network

Leslie from episode 201 returns to the show to tell her story of receiving a life-saving transplant.  Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with us at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  Indiana Donor Network Garfield Refining Love Always Project  

Peter Stefan is known for caring for the Boston Bomber but he will be remembered for the legacy and standard he set for other funeral directors. Connect with the show at: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors: MortuaryMall.com Memory Share Indiana Donor Network