A Brush with Death

A Brush with Death

National Funeral Directors Association

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (20)
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Open to Sponsors Features Guests Has Video

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
68%
Hosting
abrushwithdeathbynfda.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has launched A Brush With Death, a podcast to help funeral professionals be more responsive to the evolving needs of families and better respond to the issues shaping their businesses.

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Recent Episodes

Episode #103: Clutter vs. Keepsake: Finding the Legacy in a House Full of "Stuff" (with Katarina Blom & Ella Engström)

May 12, 2026 55m

We live in an era of peak accumulation, and families are inheriting more than just memories—they are inheriting mountains of unwanted belongings. This "clutter crisis" is adding unprecedented…

A Brush with Death: 5 Minutes On..Passages International

Apr 28, 2026 7m Bonus

On "A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...," we spend 5 minutes providing listeners with quick insights into various funeral trends, products, events, organizations, and goings-on. In this segment, host…

Episode #102: Darren Crouch: Five-Star Service, Green Funerals, and How to Master Both

Apr 14, 2026 47m

When a family walks through your doors, are they getting a five-star experience, or are they just another transaction? Consumer demands in death care are shifting rapidly—families don't just want…

Episode #101: Dr. Lucia Dickinson: Recruitment Problem or Retention Crisis?

Mar 10, 2026 58m

Is the funeral profession actually facing a labor shortage, or is it facing a reality check? Despite mortuary school enrollments increasing by over 22%, funeral homes nationwide are constantly…

Episode #100: Katey Houston: Passion and Inspiration

Feb 10, 2026 43m

Katey Houston is not your traditional funeral director, and that is a big part of why she was named the 2025 Inspiration Award Winner. In this episode, host Gabe Schauf sits down with the Director of…

Episode #99: Christine Pepper: 40 Years of Funeral Service Leadership

Jan 13, 2026 51m

40 years ago this month, Christine Pepper walked through the doors of the National Funeral Directors Association for the first time. The profession she entered then looked vastly different from the…

Episode #98: Funeral Rescue Part 2: Turning Struggling Funeral Homes into Success Stories

Dec 09, 2025 57m

In this episode, host Gabe Schauf is joined by Derrick Husmann and Jake Johnson of Johnson Consulting Group, for part two of the "Funeral Rescue" series. Together, they walk through the Four Pillars…

Episode #97: Funeral Rescue: Turning Struggling Funeral Homes into Success Stories

Nov 11, 2025 41m

In this episode of A Brush with Death, host Gabe Schauf sits down with Derrick Husmann, Senior Business Consultant with Johnson Consulting Group, to talk about struggling funeral homes — and what it…

Episode #96: Spooky Mortuary Stories 2

Oct 28, 2025 53m

The lights are dim, the air's a little colder, and A Brush with Death is back with Spooky Mortuary Stories: Part 2. Host Gabe Schauf sits down with Amanda King, Faith Haug, Jennifer Heiselman, and…

Episode #95: Funeral Pro Tips - Employer Edition

Oct 14, 2025 57m

In this episode, host Gabe Schauf sits down with four funeral home owners from across the country to explore how they recruit and retain the right people. Each guest shares their unique approach to…

A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...ASD

Sep 30, 2025 10m Bonus

On "A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...," we spend 5 minutes providing listeners with quick insights into various funeral trends, products, events, organizations, and goings-on. In this segment,…

Episode #94: 2025 International Convention & Expo Preview: Pt 3 - Keynote Speakers

Sep 23, 2025 34m

The International Convention and Expo is taking place in Chicago, October 26–29. To help you get ready for the big event, we've prepared three convention preview episodes. In these episodes, host…

A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...Ring Ring Marketing

Sep 16, 2025 8m Bonus

On "A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...," we spend 5 minutes providing listeners with quick insights into various funeral trends, products, events, organizations, and goings-on. In this episode,…

Episode #93: 2025 International Convention & Expo Preview: Pt 2 - Workshop Speakers

Sep 09, 2025 48m

The International Convention and Expo is taking place in Chicago October 26th to the 29th. To get ready for the big event we have 3 convention preview episodes for you. In those episodes, host, Gabe…

Episode #92: 2025 International Convention & Expo Preview: Pt 1 - Innovation Award

Aug 12, 2025 45m

The International Convention and Expo is taking place in Chicago October 26th to the 29th. To get ready for the big event we have 3 convention preview episodes for you. In those episodes, host, Gabe…

A Brush with Death: 5 Minutes on...veJov Life

Jul 29, 2025 8m Bonus

On "A Brush With Death: 5 Minutes On...," we spend 5 minutes providing listeners with quick insights into various funeral trends, products, events, organizations, and goings-on. In this episode, host…

Episode #91: Funeral Pro Tips - Customer Service Edition

Jul 22, 2025 47m

In this episode, host Gabe Schauf chats with 5 funeral professionals from around the country to share practical tips and techniques for elevating how to care for families and improve customer service…

Episode #90: #FuneralDirector

Jul 08, 2025 34m

In this episode, host Gabe Schauf sits down with Eileen Hollis, a licensed funeral director at Hollis Funeral Home in Syracuse, New York, and a prominent social media influencer. Eileen shares her…

Episode #89: From Comfort to Closure: Linking Funeral Service & Hospice

Jun 24, 2025 54m

In this episode, host Gabe Schauf speaks with Greg Grabowski, author of "Engaging in the Heart of Hospice" and President of Serviam Hospice. Their conversation centers on the vital connection between…

Episode #88: Congrats Class of 2025

Jun 10, 2025 46m

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and welcome to the funeral service profession! In this episode, host Gabe Schauf sits down with recent graduates Natasha Jules, William Trotman, Trinity…

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A Brush with Death has published 100 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in Business, Education.

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A Brush with Death is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 35m.

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