funeral service

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 we are talking about Chptr, a new mobile-first memorialization platform.  Joining host, Gabe Schauf, is Rehan Choudhry, Founder and CEO of Chptr. 

Learn more about Chptr and try it for free at https://www.chptr.com/.

Do you have plans for September?  They should include attending the NFDA International Convention and Expo the 10th through the 13th in Las Vegas. 

 -       Exciting keynote speakers
-       Thirty Workshops full of incredible content
-       A huge expo floor
-       5 preconvention seminars 
-       And so much more

In this episode, host, Gabe Schauf, is joined by 3 of the workshop speakers, Dr. Tashel Bordere, Chris Costello and John T. Hill, to share a little about what you have to look forward to in Vegas.

Do you have plans for September?  They should include attending the NFDA International Convention and Expo the 10th through the 13th in Las Vegas.

-       Four days of workshops 
-       Thirty plus sessions
-       A huge expo floor
-       5 preconvention seminars 

 And what about those keynote speakers?  In this episode, host, Gabe Schauf, sits down with two of them – musician, Mark Schulman and CEO, Dennis Yu to talk drumming, attitude, the future, and artificial intelligence.  Hear what they are all about now and get ready to learn from them during their incredible presentations in Las Vegas.

In recognition of Women’s History Month and to kick off preparation for the NFDA’s 2023 Professional Women’s Conference, host, Gabe Schauf is joined by three of the many incredible women working in the funeral profession.  Bailey Wolf, Ginny Sanzo, and LaShonda Martin share about their journey to become funeral directors, as well as some of their experiences, challenges, and memorable moments. 

How engaged is your funeral home with your surrounding community?  It's no secret that getting involved can be beneficial both personally and professionally, but what are some best practices and how can you get started?  In this episode, host, Gabe Schauf, is joined by Traci Macz, Joe E Pray, and Russ Weeks, three funeral directors who work hard to serve those in their communities beyond the visitations and funerals.  Hear what they are participating in and how you, your staff, and your community can all benefit. 

Are you aware of the current funeral consumer trends?  Are you looking to modify how you serve your families in the new year?  In this episode, Ed Defort and David Nixon join host, Gabe Schauf, to discuss the results of the latest NFDA consumer survey and where the families we serve are finding value in what we offer.

The Federal Trade Commission has started the process of updating the Funeral Rule, which regulates how our profession operates and provides specific rights to consumers seeking burial and cremation services.  In this episode, host, Gabe Schauf, is joined by NFDA's General Counsel, Chris Farmer, to share what is being discussed, why it matters, and the importance of funeral professionals getting involved in the process.

Meet the speakers headlining the NFDA's International Convention and Expo in Baltimore. Kindra Hall, Dakota Meyer and John O'Leary join host, Gabe Schauf to share about themselves and a little about what they will be discussing in Baltimore. 

Host, Gabe Schauf, is joined by Jolena Grande, funeral director and board president of the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Jolena and Gabe talk about how mortuary school curriculum is developed, the National Board Exams, how funeral homes can help support funeral education and more! 

From the time my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, my goal was to care for him at home. He died last month, at home, in my arms. This episode shares deeply personal details about the changes in our relationship, the loss of physical intimacy, the physical realities of death, the practical considerations of a funeral, and more. Mentioned: 

https://www.myspousehasdementia.com 

https://www.celebrantinstitute.org (Find a Life-Cycle Celebrant)

https://www.marycoburn.com (Life-Cycle Celebrant)

https://dinastander.com (Death Doula and Life-Cycle Celebrant)

https://www.carmonfuneralhome.com (CT - green funerals)

Though most people may be unfamiliar with their local hospice organizations, these caregivers provide meaningful end-of-life-care for families and their loved ones. Families also benefit from a strong relationship between funeral homes and hospice facilities.

The latest episode of FD Talks continues the conversation on the partnership between funeral homes and hospice. Host Rob Davidson speaks with Melissa Luton, the Community Outreach Manager for Hendrick Hospice Care. Melissa shares about the wide-ranging services hospice provides, her positive experiences working with funeral homes, and the key to maintaining a strong relationship with hospice organizations.

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