A new MP3 sermon from Freeway Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Memorial Service for Alverta Estrada Speaker: Brother Jesus Garcia Broadcaster: Freeway Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/27/2025 Length: 128 min.

Jess Wakefield shares her journey from working night shifts in a nursing home to becoming a funeral director, corporate leader, and innovator at Better Place Forests and EverIs. In this candid conversation, she reflects on the pros and cons of corporate vs. family-owned funeral homes, the shift toward digital cremation planning, and her vision for …

A new MP3 sermon from Freeway Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Memorial Service for Pastor Lyle Ekleberry Speaker: Pastor Mark Chappell Broadcaster: Freeway Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/20/2025 Length: 59 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Evangelical Free Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Light and Peace in the Shadow of Death Speaker: Gervase Charmley Broadcaster: Bethel Evangelical Free Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/28/2025 Bible: Luke 1:68-79 Length: 19 min.…

A new MP3 sermon from Tiftonia Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Memorial Service for Wes Gossett Speaker: Pastor Mark Brandon Broadcaster: Tiftonia Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/25/2025 Length: 72 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs Dorothy Megahey Speaker: Rev. Timothy Ormerod Broadcaster: Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/26/2025 Length: 65 min.…

South Carolina blocks a fraudster's funeral home sale. Industry debates: community cemeteries, service fees, and Amarillo's transport contract. Click here for complete show notes.Tony Russo által

A new MP3 sermon from Chilliwack Heritage Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Funeral Service for Henry Jansen Speaker: Rev. John Procee Broadcaster: Chilliwack Heritage Reformed Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/25/2025 Bible: Isaiah 55:6-7 Length: 53 min.…

A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Memorial Service for Diana Barton Full Length Video Speaker: Neil van der Wel Broadcaster: Reformation Presbyterian Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/11/2025 Bible: John 14:1-6 Length: 64 min.…

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gerald Robinson Funeral Service Speaker: Various Speakers Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/20/2025 Length: 84 min.

Green burials blocked, Texas scandal deepens, Carriage expands, NJ legalizes terramation, Vegas mishandling case, and social media tips for funeral pros. Click here for complete show notes.

A new innovation from Federal Eagle aims to help funeral homes grow revenue and better serve grieving families in the evolving cremation market. Click here for complete show notes.Tony Russo által

A new MP3 sermon from Faith Christian Fellowship Reformed is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Memorial Service Message for Sister Fran Speaker: Bobby Boccheiamp Broadcaster: Faith Christian Fellowship Reformed Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/13/2025 Length: 18 min.

Starmark plans a major national expansion under new CCO Michael Jewart, boosting service centers and hands-on support to transform funeral industry operations. Click here for complete show notes.

A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Carolyn Lyles Memorial Service Subtitle: Memorial Services Speaker: Mark Powell Broadcaster: Covenant Reformed Baptist Church Event: Funeral Service Date: 9/12/2025 Bible: Hebrews 13:8 Length: 60 min.…

A week of shake-ups: canceled deals, new programs, shuttered services, legal battles, and scandal shaking the funeral service world. Click here for show notes.

Matt Van Drimmelen will present “Getting ROI Out of Aftercare at Your Funeral Home: Turning Compassion into Long-Term Value” at the Kates-Boylston Advances in Funeral Innovations Conference Nov. 12 in Detroit. Visit www.events.kates-boylston.com for more details. Click here for complete show notes.Tony Russo által

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Scott Jensen breaks down how funeral homes can harness AI and SEO shifts to boost visibility, streamline marketing, and better serve families. Click here for complete show notes.Tony Russo által

Alanna Navin details her experience at ICCFA University, from cemetery management courses to lessons she applies in her role at Restland Funeral Home. Click here for complete show notes.Tony Russo által

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In this week’s episode, we have Tukios’ acquisition of Batesville’s website business, Tribute Tech’s partnership with Chptr, a new mobile and desktop software platform from Inman, Matthews International announces a succession, and Illinois’ passes a cemetery bill. Meanwhile, controversy continues in Texas, a strange, unfortunate lawsuit is filed in…

Vice President of Sales Optimization Homesteaders Life Company, Cole Waybright discusses the importance of a strategic approach to tech adoption. Discover his insights on avoiding common pitfalls, improving productivity by up to 25%, and reducing errors by 50% with an integrated system. Learn how to ask the right questions before your next technolo…

Michaelene Dowers is a licensed funeral director working remotely across more than a dozen states. She earned her license in California in 2014 but left shortly after due to low wages and a high cost of living. After moving across the Midwest and working in multiple states, she began contracting with online cremation providers and built a career ar…

This week’s episode covers Carriage’s evolving strategy under CEO Carlos Quesada, the sale of Shepherd Memorial Park is on hold, and a funeral home loses its license over storage concerns. Plus, the Texas Funeral Service Commission sues and unsues its lawyers, Tribute Technologies reports strong financial performance and more. Click here for comple…

Arron Butler of Domani Preneed discusses how funeral professionals can use authentic online engagement and AI-powered strategies to build trust, grow personal brands, and connect with modern families. Click here for complete show notes. Aaron will be a speaker at the Kates-Boylston 2025 Marketing Summit. Click here to register.…

In this episode, we look at SCI's new building strategy, Matthews International's memorialization beat, and Carriage's big acquisition plans. Also covered are the "secret" sale of Foundation Partners, a Reddit post about transgender funeral directors, and a political attack ad against a Texas Funeral Commission member. Click here for show notes.…

In this episode, Scott Ginsberg and Josh Siegel share the origin story of Titan’s direct-to-consumer model, and how a few listings on Amazon evolved into a national brand. From partnering with celebrities for the “Grave Conversations” web series to launching a casket mascot Ginsberg and Siegel explain how creativity and empathy go hand in hand when…

SCI earnings, SAFPA’s first female president, a Texas scandal deepens, cemetery controversy, and more in this week’s funeral industry news roundup. Click here for complete show notes.

This week’s episode features a story about how a Montclair, NJ, a funeral home narrowly avoided being rezoned for future affordable housing, sparking community outcry and raising concerns about how cities value longstanding funeral businesses. In Texas, ongoing turmoil at the Funeral Service Commission including the dismissal of its executive direc…

Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez, President of the National Museum of Funeral History, shares her path from Army medic to museum leader. Through immersive exhibits and rare artifacts like the Shroud of Turin replica, she’s transforming public understanding of death and the funeral profession. Click here for complete show notes.…

Funeral director Paddy Lynch shares how legacy, healing, and community drive his work, from Detroit restorations to grief care innovation. Click here for complete show notes.Tony Russo által

In this week's episode we discuss peer support initiatives, outreach for professionals affected by Texas flooding (links and info below), a tariff surcharge, and drone scattering services. We also look at a crematory approval controversy in Maryland, and Tukios acquiring Batesville’s funeral website services. Click here for complete show notes.…

Mel Bennett, founder of Life Forest, shares the emotional journey behind creating a conservation cemetery where burial records, legacy, and land preservation meet. Bennett discusses the importance of remembrance, accessibility, and community.Tony Russo által

This week on In Case You Missed It, we spotlight Nevada’s first mortuary school, explore mental health in funeral service through a high-profile Idaho case, track leadership changes at NFDA, and examine the rise of terramation. Plus: Ghana’s artistry in funerals, a young female trailblazer, and a cemetery sale saga in North Carolina. Click here for…

This week we discuss green burial trends, funeral homes as real estate, and a $1 cemetery transformation. Plus, hear why now’s the time for transparency in funeral service and say goodbye to Mongo, a beloved grief support cat who touched a Rhode Island community for 15 years. Click here for complete show notes.…

Tiffaney Hill’s journey from a small Jamaican town to a leadership role in Minnesota funeral service spans continents, cultures, and careers. Through persistence and passion, she overcame industry barriers, pursued formal education, and now advocates for innovation and inclusivity in funeral care. Click here for complete show notes.…

This week, we cover NGL's restructuring, major acquisitions in the funeral tech space, shocking mishandling of remains, and the Chattanooga Death Collective. Get essential industry insights and stay informed on the evolving landscape. Click here for complete show notes.Tony Russo által

Podcast Episode Description: In this week’s episode we speak with Micah Truman, founder and CEO of Return Home, about the rise of terramation and what it means for the future of funeral service. Truman shares how the disposition has gone from a fringe concept to a legalized option in 13 states. He unpacks what it takes to build a terramation facili…

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In this episode we share some direct commentary about how one local funeral director feels about the corporate competition in his own town, and talk about some of the good things going on in our June editions, if you'd like to subscribe. There's also a look at some futurist-type stuff including an impressive cemetery reimagining in Australia and a …

In this episode we speak with American Cemetery & Cremation editor Tom Nondorf about how cemeteries are embracing community engagement, creatively reusing space, and recycling transparency. Click here for complete show notes.Tony Russo által

Scholarships top $1 million, a Connecticut director faces discipline, and Oklahoma’s funeral board may dissolve. Terramation expands to Georgia, and a cremation scandal documentary premieres June 1.Tony Russo által

Brent Thorson of Terrybear Urns and Memorials discusses how cremation businesses can better position themselves in a competitive, evolving market. Thorson highlights a disconnect between a funeral home's reputation for service and their visibility as cremation providers. Emphasizing local relevance, Thorson aims to provide tools for firms to improv…

Writer and librarian Sharon Verbeten discusses her career covering funeral service and how her “Comfort Kids” project is helping children and families process grief. From grief libraries to story-driven writing, she champions open conversations about death and believes funeral homes play a key role in normalizing those discussions. Click here for c…

In this week’s ICYMI: Matthews International has acquired The Dodge Company for $57 million, expanding its memorialization portfolio. SCI shares some interesting insights with Oppenheimer. In Texas, proposed changes to cremation regulations could slow services and raise costs. New digital obituary platforms are emerging, though concerns remain abou…

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, disconnected tech tools can slow down operations, create inefficiencies, and hinder collaboration. This session explores the power of integrated technology solutions and how they create efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance customer experience. Learn how seamless tech integration eliminates silos, im…

In this episode, we preview Kates-Boylston’s upcoming virtual preneed event, featuring expert insights from Greg Norris and Spencer Larkin. Tony also recaps earnings from SCI, Carriage, and Matthews International, highlighting steady growth in at-need and memorialization revenues despite economic uncertainty. Matthews also is preparing to finalize …

Funeral director Alexandra Mosca shares her journey into funeral service and her concurrent career as a writer. Learn how these two worlds intersect and inform her unique perspective.Tony Russo által

This week's episode highlights the new Kates-Boylston Compensation Report, a fire at one of New York's oldest funeral homes, an interesting legislative update on crematory temperatures in Oregon, and discuss the increasing trend of partnerships and venture capital investment in funeral tech.Tony Russo által