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The Future of Burial Vault Companies with Dale Cameron (Doric Products)
On April 10, Dale Cameron took on the role of Business Development Manager with Doric Products. A seasoned funeral service professional, Dale brings a wealth of knowledge to his position with Doric.…
A Look Inside the Dover Port Mortuary with Kevin Smith
In the first of a two-part episode, we meet Kevin Smith, the chief of the Mortuary Affairs Division, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Port Mortuary. He shared his background and insight…
Embracing Change with Katey Houston
From being the face of Return Home to her new role with Parting Stone, Katey brings us up to speed on where she is now. From candid conversations about mental health to sharing her feelings about her…
Catching up with Kari the Mortician
In this episode, Kari and I discuss her content, her career, her crush, and her latest role with The Champion Company. I also reveal how to become known as an Expert Embalmer. Watch or listen- Enjoy!…
Exploring the New AI Platform 'Impart' With Melissa Schmidt, Known as 'The Funeral Babe'
Melissa Schmidt, managing funeral director of New York's Oyster Bay Funeral Home and established social media content creator, explains the new AI platform, Impart. She was instrumental in its…
Beyond the Casket: Why One Funeral Director Switched to Human Composting
Licensed funeral director Mandy Stafford discusses her shift from casketed ground burials to ecological options and her new role with Return Home. Click here for complete show notes. …
EEOC Woes at Everstory Partners, a Big Week for Green Dispositions and More
Bathroom discrimination, NOR in Brooklyn, a pro-green disposition doc, and more in this week's episode. Click here for complete show notes.
Ontario's Unclaimed Remains, Medicaid Mausoleum Sales, and Oklahoma Casket Wars
This week we consider Ontario's unclaimed remains, Medicaid funeral spending, human composting in Maine/Utah, and Oklahoma's casket sales lawsuit. Click here for complete show notes.
Engineering Eternity: Rick Dilts on Modern Design in Stone Memorials
Rick Dilts of Dakota Granite discusses the "Mausolarium," the 60% cremation rate, and how cemeteries can simplify the private mausoleum sales process. Click here for complete show notes: …
Douglas Simpson on Mentorship and the Future of Death Doulas
INELDA's Douglas Simpson explains how end-of-life doulas provide emotional support and fill gaps in the traditional hospice and funeral systems. Click here for complete show notes: …
Pet Cremation, Veterans Burials, and 'Live free and Die Free' in New Hampshire
In this episode of In Case You Missed It, we look at legal and regulatory shifts within the funeral and pet cremation industries. The program highlights the upcoming fraud trial of a pet memorial…
The Future of Grass: Saving Time, Money, and Water
Learn how low-maintenance grass with 8-foot roots can save cemeteries and homes up to 100% on mowing and water bills while remaining 100% organic . Click here for complete show notes.
From Funeral Home Heroism to the NIMBY Brigade
Executive shifts at Carriage, funeral home heroism in Georgia, political drama in Tennessee, the struggle for new crematories, and more. Click here for complete show notes.
The Living Landscape: Marilyn Brandt on Why Trees are a Cemetery's Vital Asset
Explore how trees transform cemeteries into peaceful community assets with Marilyn Brandt, focusing on professional assessments and smart maintenance. Click here for complete show notes.
Keeping the Human Things Human: AI and the Future of Death Care with Alexis McCurdy
Green Farewells owner Alexis McCurdy explains how her startup uses AI and water cremation to modernize the funeral industry while prioritizing empathy.
Proxy Fight Canceled, Religion Suit Settled, and More
This week we discuss the Matthews-Barrington settlement, a Virginia cemetery dispute, Delaware's religious burial ruling, and Indiana funeral home news. Click here for complete show notes.
The Cremation Reality: A Roadmap for the Modern Cemetery
Tim Kolasa discusses navigating the "cremation reality" and explains how cemeteries can reduce risk through phased inventory and land evaluation. Click here for complete show notes.
2026 Kickoff: New Laws, Old Mysteries, and so much more
Colorado's new licensing rules, Utah's NOR bill, Matthews International moves, green burial in Wisconsin, and more. Click here for complete show notes.
Donna Shugart-Bethune on the Future of Pet Cremation
The International Association of Pet Cemeteries Crematories reports record growth in pet aftercare. Discover trends in private cremation, the rise of alkaline hydrolysis, and new memorial…
2025 Year in Review (Part Two)
American Cemetery & Cremation editor Tom Nondorf joins Funeral Service Insider editor Tony Russo for part two of this annual review of the top trends from 2025.
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