Episodes

Join us as Dan Shea and Jenn Bardier speak with Erin Wilson Senior Director of Education and Program Strategy for Funeral Woman Lead as we discuss their focus on leadership, coaching, mentorship, wellness and resources for women in funeral service. How woman are taking over and reimagining the future of a male dominated field. Networking and having resources are key to success in any field. At Funeral Woman Lead these dynamic woman that have proven themselves throughout their career are sharing ...

Join us as Lanae Strovers discusses the Final Salute. A non-profit she started in her home state of Iowa, that buries the cremated remains of veterans as well as civilians and children. This great initiative draws a crowd she never thought would be possible. Dignity and respect for the dead is at the core of being a funeral director. The Final Salute was something that Lanae started with her funeral home in Iowa that turned into an anticipated event for the community and has attracted the attent...

If you missed Terracon 2025, here is the recap of the worlds Natural Organic Reduction conference. With experts flying into Tacoma Washington from all over the United States and World, we learned science, legal regulation, legislation and immersed ourselves in an experience. After three days of surrounding ourselves with some of the most dynamic friends and colleagues we all said the same thing, I felt like I was at a retreat. Hear personal testimonials from Daniel Holland of BYND, Inc out of Gr...

We have very exciting news, renowned speaker and restorative art educator Dominic Astorino can now add author to his titles. Dominic's first book, Postmortem Restorative Art, Principles, Methods and Applications will be released on January 16th in time for the spring 2025 semester. If you have not adopted his Restorative Art book yet, now is your chance. Students will receive e-book access to start the semester if their book will not arrive in time. This restorative art book brings real life exa...

We sat down with Chase Downs of Gather, one of the industries premiere funeral home softwares that is on the cutting edge of what the industry needs. Join us as we discuss how funeral home software provides value and how the industry has changed and what features you should be using to keep up and be efficient.