Best Change Cadet Podcasts (2024)

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Deeper into Earnings, Veteran Headstones, and Body Tracking 12:30

2h ago12:30

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Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week. Special Holiday Subscription Prices Both SCI and Carriage plan big 2025 acquisitions. Post-Cremation Memorialization Mixup Cemeter…

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Green Light on Green Burials with Darren Crouch 13:26

6h ago13:26

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Kates-Boylston hosts the Advances in Funeral Innovations conference Nov. 12-13 in Houston. Over two days, attendees will hear about some emerging trends and best practices for running their operations. In what follows, we speak with Darren Crouch, president and CEO of Passages International Inc. Click here for complete show notes.…

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Professional Development: On-Site Training Benefits with ‘Mortuary Mary Poppins’ Jennifer Lares 36:17

3h ago36:17

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This Week on FSI: The Podcast In this episode of Funeral Service Insider, we speak with Jennifer Lares, a “Mortuary Mary Poppins” who brings training (and continuing education units) on-site for funeral homes. We also explore how social media can responsibly showcase professionalism while evolving consumer needs demand personalized service over tra…

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Earnings for SCI and Carriage, Changes at Tribute, and more 9:42

1h ago9:42

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Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week. Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest …

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The Evolution of Talent Recruitment with Barcley Cadet 13:51

10h ago13:51

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Barcley Cadet discusses his upcoming presentation of "The Evolution of Talent Recruitment," at the upcoming Kates-Boylston Advances in Funeral Innovations conference Nov. 12-13 in Houston, Texas. In this bonus episode, he speaks about internal versus external recruitment teams and the changing landscape of recruiting for funeral service.…

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Funeral Industry News: Titan Plush Casket Doll, Unclaimed Remains, and M&A 13:27

5d ago13:27

13:27

Titan Casket Introduces “Mort” the Plushie Casket Unclaimed Remains-Related stories: More Than Just Unclaimed Remains Moving Day at the Mausoleum Unclaimed Remains Get a Catholic Disposition in New Hampshire M&A SCI Scoops up Failing Restaurant Property Gray Mortuary Merges with McAfee Industry News 1Director Wins 2024 NFDA Innovation Award…

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How the Merchant Marine Academy Chooses Students 27:23

6d ago27:23

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Join hosts LTC Rob Kirkland and Trish Dach as they share expert insights into the admissions process—and today, a special focus on the often-overlooked Merchant Marine Academy. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on why the Merchant Marine Academy can be a smart choice for high-performing students who excel academically but may not be strong test…

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Green Burial: Creating Conservation Cemeteries with Peter Quakenbush 31:38

9d ago31:38

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In this episode, we speak with Peter Quakenbush about his journey as a proponent of conservation burial. Aiming to create a conservation burial site in Michigan, Quakenbush ran into opposition from some of the townspeople, and, eventually, the town outlawed cemeteries to keep him from opening one. After a recent win in court, he talks about the pro…

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Precoa Acquisition, Triple Threat Funeral Director, and more 13:55

20d ago13:55

13:55

Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week: Advances in Funeral Innovations Conference Precoa Acquires Life-planning Brand Everplans Cody Gortmaker: Triple Threat Funeral Dir…

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Culture: Your Business’s Ultimate Superpower with Melissa Posey Loose and Kenn Peterson 13:33

14d ago13:33

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Kates-Boylston hosts the Advances in Funeral Innovations conference Nov. 12-13 in Houston. Over the course of two days, attendees will hear about some emerging trends and best practices for running their operations. In what follows, we speak with two representatives of National Guardian Life Insurance Company. Melissa Posey Loose is the assistant v…

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People in Funeral Service, Industry News, Advances in Funeral Innovations, and more 9:51

19d ago9:51

9:51

Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week: Advances in Funeral Innovations Conference Australian Funeral News Deeley Honored for 50 Years of Funeral Service Disclosure Fine …

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Immersive Technologies and the Funeral Industry with Austin Anderson 12:28

30d ago12:28

12:28

We spoke with Austin Anderson of Implant Recycling about his upcoming presentation on how artificial and virtual reality may change what families expect from memorialization. Click here for complete show notes.By Tony Russo

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Deathcare Proud at NFDA 2024 33:43

1M ago33:43

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We speak with funeral director Tim McLoone and Professor Sara Murphy, who includes death-care and LGBTQ+ issues among her special areas of interest. Their journey began with a chance encounter at the 2019 NFDA convention, which led to the creation of the Deathcare Proud event series – an annual gathering to show support and provide visibility for L…

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Better Place, Preneed Partnerships, and NOR Breakouts 15:23

1M ago15:23

15:23

Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week: Kates-Boylston hosts the Advances in Funeral Innovations conference Nov. 12-13 in Houston. Over the course of two days, attendees …

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Discovering Key Motivators for Preneed Planning: Insights and Strategies from Greg Norris 10:40

1M ago10:40

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Kates-Boylston hosts the Advances in Funeral Innovations conference Nov. 12-13 in Houston. Over the course of two days, attendees will hear about some emerging trends and best practices for running their operations. Click here for complete show notes.By Tony Russo

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Inclusivity in Death Care: Jennifer Wright-Berryman on Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community 35:49

2M ago35:49

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In this episode, we speak with University of Cincinnati professor of social work Jennifer Wright-Berryman, a seasoned mental health and suicide prevention researcher with a long-standing commitment to improving understanding of the death-care experience for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. During her extensive research, she discovered a scarcity …

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Big Transition Opportunities, Crematory Ups and Downs, and More 15:12

2M ago15:12

15:12

Welcome to the latest edition of ICYMI from Funeral Service Insider. As always, we are here to keep you informed about the latest happenings and trends within the funeral industry. Here's what we have on deck this week: A Big "What If?': In case you missed the last podcast, we spoke with Tyler Anderson of Precoa about treating your website like you…

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What If You Ran Your Website Like You Run Your Funeral Home? An Omnichannel Approach with Tyler Anderson 16:53

2M ago16:53

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Accounting for shifting consumer preferences is a challenge many funeral home owners face daily. Tyler Anderson of Precoa discusses approaches for accommodating these shifts. Click here for complete show notes.By Tony Russo

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Succession Challenges and the New Wave of Startups 14:24

2M ago14:24

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Succession Gone Wrong? We dive into the saga of Zeiner Funeral Home in Marion, Kansas, now transitioning to Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes. Despite an initially smooth handover, Ty Zeiner’s recent decision to re-enter the industry calls the deal into question. Young Newlyweds, Big Dreams Meet Sean and Anne Devlin, two newlyweds who are turning an iconic…

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Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Digital Marketing for Funeral Homes Amid Low Death Rates 14:39

2M ago14:39

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Welton Hong of Ring-Ring marketing discusses some of the fundamental (and free) things funeral home owners can do before spending money on digital marketing. Hong will present at the in-person Advances in Funeral Service Innovations conference Nov. 12-13 in Houston, hosted by Kates-Boylston hosts the. Over the course of two days, attendees will hea…

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Navigating Mortuary School: Jennifer Floyd on Running the San Antonio College Mortuary 37:43

2M ago37:43

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In this episode Jennifer Floyd, the managing director of the funeral home at San Antonio College talks about the challenges that come with running a business with students. Click here for full show notes.By Tony Russo

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Acquisitions by Foundation Partners and Batesville, N.Y. Mass Burials and more 14:02

2M ago14:02

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This week, we'll dive into two significant acquisitions. Foundation Partners has acquired Cake, an end-of-life planning website, while Batesville has picked up Halcyon Death Care Management Solutions. We'll also touch on some news out of Las Vegas involving a stolen casket and update you on the resumption of mass burials on Hart Island in New York.…

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Closures, Legalization, and Regulatory Compliance 18:12

2M ago18:12

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In this episode we discuss the closure of a funeral home in Canada, the state-enforced shutdown of one in Indiana, and the challenges facing small rural funeral homes. We also take a look at the implications of NOR in Maine and a New York Funeral home that settled a state suit. We also share some of the other things available on Kates-Boylston.com.…

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Navigating Mortuary School: Real-World Tips for Future Funeral Directors 31:08

3M ago31:08

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In this episode, we speak with five respected funeral professionals providing insights into what to do when considering a career in funeral service. They share the importance of gaining hands-on experience, clarifying goals, and dispelling misconceptions. Click here for full show notes.By Tony Russo

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Legal Challenges, Historic Openings, and Cemetery Innovations 14:32

3M ago14:32

14:32

Our weekly look at news from around the funeral industry. Marketing Summit Registration How To Transform Your Business with Software Registration Understanding What the Illinois Memorial Fingerprint Suit Means to You Minnesota Cemetery Ban First Black, Woman-Owned Funeral Home in Jefferson Davis Parish Opens Utah Municipal Cemetery Considers Conser…

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A Conversation with New NFD&MA President Shawn'te Harvell 34:49

3M ago34:49

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In this episode, we speak with Shawn’te Harvell, the 69th president of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association. Discussing his meteoric rise in the funeral service industry, Harvell shares insights on the changing landscape of funeral service, the effect of having younger generations in leadership roles, and the importance of rela…

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Is the Naval Academy going rogue? 10:47

3M ago10:47

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In this episode, we discuss trends we are seeing with Naval Academy admissions. Bottom line: there is evidence that Naval Academy admissions is choosing candidates according to unknown guidelines, instead of who Members of Congress pick or who the most qualified candidate in the district is according to the legacy Whole Person Multiple.…

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Fingerprint Class Action, Colorado Body Donation Rules, and Other News from Around Funeral Service 11:20

3M ago11:20

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In this episode, we take a look at a class action suit over collecting fingerprints, run down some of the new rules Colorado has enacted to protect consumers against body part traffickers, SCI's continued renovation projects, and back-to-school haircuts courtesy of the local funeral director. Class Action Suit Click here for all the other ICYMI sto…

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Earnings Reports, NOR Company Opens in Nevada, Unclaimed UK Remains and More 11:40

3M ago11:40

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In this episode, we run down the implications of this week's earnings calls and their implications. SCI's numbers weren't off the chart, but their new preneed plan is worth hearing. Carriage Services delivered another beat and revealed its success was in cremation. Although lots of states have legalized NOR, Nevada is just the third state where it'…

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Changes to the AFROTC Scholarship for the 2024-2025 Application Cycle 11:08

3M ago11:08

11:08

In this episode, we discuss significant updates to the Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) for the application year 2024-2025. Key changes include: Reintroduction of the Type 2 Scholarship: After a period of offering only the Type 1 scholarship, the Air Force ROTC has reintroduced the Type 2 scholarship, which provides $18,000 ann…

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Professional Development: Multigenerational Wisdom and Bridging the Gap with Sanchez Burns Turner 36:00

4M ago36:00

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This week we speak with Sanchez Burns Turner on what it took to prepare for the National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association centennial celebration and his hopes for the future. Burns Turner has been working in the national office for most of his professional career and recently was elevated to National Office Lead in addition to his respons…

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Matthews Dividend, Event Centers, and other news from around Funeral Service 13:57

4M ago13:57

13:57

In this week's roundup, we bring you updates on Matthews' dividend payout, a unique funeral band in Singapore, and recent incidents in Iowa. We'll also share the latest appointments and recognitions from around the funeral service profession. Join us as we dive into these fascinating stories and get a glimpse into the ever-evolving landscape of fun…

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Licensure Questions, M&A, Promotions, and More 11:00

4M ago11:00

11:00

In this episode, we review the licensure discussions in the U.S. and UK, consider some recent acquisitions, and talk about some promotions and appointments from around the industry. Links to the stories are below: UK Funeral Director Bump U.S. Regulation Commentary Anderson Appointed NGL Pomotions Caldwell Parrish M&A Mohawk Valley Sale…

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End-of-Life Care: Education and Collaboration in the Funeral Industry with Christa Ovenell 41:46

4M ago41:46

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In this week’s episode we speak with Christa Ovenell about her journey from a non-teaching administrator to a funeral director and death doula. Click here for complete show notes.By Tony Russo

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More Partnerships, PA Gas Problems, and Legacy Obituary Changes 11:23

4M ago11:23

11:23

This episode of "In Case You Missed It," covers a range of topics, including a partnership announcement between Global Atlantic Financial Group and Service Corporation International, and a new program from Legacy. We also touch on the implications of a gas company decision to stop serving a Pennsylvania funeral home and announce new webinar archive…

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Professional Development: Bridging Passion and Purpose with Jedd Lapid 31:53

4M ago31:53

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Click here for complete show notes.

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New Decomp Revelations, Death Certificate Controversy, and Tesla Sues Matthews for $1 Billion and more 14:23

5M ago14:23

14:23

Click here for the complete show notes. Story Links: Delaware’s Death Certificate Practice Challenged New Decomposition Discovery Washington Splits the Difference on Unclaimed Remains Billion-Dollar Matthews Suit

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Park Lawn Next Steps, Cremation Temps Lowered, Found Remains, and more 8:16

5M ago8:16

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Park Lawn has set the record and meeting date for its special meeting of shareholders. This meeting is convened to consider the proposed going private transaction. Under the terms of the transaction, Viridian Acquisition of Homesteaders Life Company and Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc., will acquire all outstanding common shares of Park L…

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Examples of Excellent Naval Academy Interview Answers 29:19

5M ago29:19

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Today we provide commentary on what makes these 5 Naval Academy interview answers excellent, and how they could be improved. Listen along as you prepare for your interview with your future potential Blue and Gold Officer and Congressional nomination panel.By gainserviceacademyadmission

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Examples of Excellent Navy ROTC Interview Answers 29:34

4M ago29:34

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Today we provide commentary on what makes these 5 Navy ROTC interview answers excellent, and how they could be improved. Listen along as you prepare for your interview with your future potential Navy ROTC Battalion.By Robert Kirkland

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Mortuary School: Beyond Embalming with Faith Haug 44:00

5M ago44:00

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Faith Haug, who runs the mortuary science program at Arapahoe Community College in the Littleton, Colorado, transformed the curriculum by incorporating modern practices and a broader understanding of death care. Click here for full show notes.By Tony Russo

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Pride-Friendly Funeral Homes, ‘Chop Shop’ Series, and More Succession Issues 12:01

5M ago12:01

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As your trusted source for funeral service news and updates, we wanted to share the links to the stories we covered in this episode of In Case You Missed It. - LGBTQIA+ Funeral website launches - Closure and succession - Performance Tracker X Customer Service Trends & Insight Report Award - 'Chop Shop' Series Announced - Funeral Home Evicts County …

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Park Lawn Goes Private, Mr. Gay GB, Cremation Legislation, and more 10:14

5M ago10:14

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In this week's episode, Tony Russo covers some headline-making news in funeral service. From the acquisition of Parklawn by Homesteaders Life Company and Birch Hill Equity Partners Management to the regulatory changes in New York and Pennsylvania, Tony delves into the implications for funeral homes and crematories. He also touches on the noteworthy…

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Grading Air Force ROTC Interviews 39:13

5M ago39:13

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The AFROTC interview, worth upwards of 40% of the AFROTC scholarship score, can be extremely intimidating for students, especially those who have little to no interview experience. In this episode, we play 5 examples of interview responses that students have given and discuss what makes them good (or bad) and how they could be improved. If you want…

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Grading Air Force Academy Interviews 38:57

5M ago38:57

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The Air Force Academy interview can be extremely intimidating for students, especially those who have little to no interview experience. In this episode, we play 5 examples of interview responses that students have given and discuss what makes them good (or bad) and how they could be improved. If you want to ensure your interview performance is as …

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Grief Support: Empowering Grievers with Crystal Webster 30:50

5M ago30:50

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In this week’s episode, Crystal Webster, founder of Sharing Solace, shares stories and insights highlighting the transformative power of community support and the journey from grief to healing. Click here for full show notes.By Tony Russo

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Illinois Tracking Regulation, Contentious Elections and a New Scholarship 10:52

6M ago10:52

10:52

As your trusted source for funeral service news and updates, we wanted to share the links to the stories we covered in this episode of In Case You Missed It. The debate surrounding preneed sales and a response to a Wall Street Journal article Regulatory developments in the Illinois State House regarding a tagging system for human remains Election c…