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The funeral industry is constantly evolving, and it can be difficult for funeral directors and deathcare professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, technologies, and practices. One way to stay informed is by listening to podcasts.
But in the sea of podcasts that are readily available, it can be difficult to find the podcasts that cut out the fluff, get right to the point, inspire you, teach you, and help you connect with others in the profession.
In this blog post, we’ll share our top 11 podcast recommendations for funeral directors and deathcare professionals.
Undertaking: The Podcast
Hosted by Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters, Undertaking: The Podcast covers a variety of topics related to funeral service, including grief support, green burial, and funeral home operations. The show features interviews with industry experts and personal stories from funeral directors.
Visit their website and listen to episodes on Spotify or Apple.
The Mortuary Show
Hosted by Michael Cooney (a well-known funeral director based out of Illinois), this is a podcast that talks about death, embalming, funerals, and anything else that pops up in the ole cranium. They regularly invite new guests, morticians, and deathcare professionals onto the show to tell their most morbid stories, explore new trends in funeral service, and much more.
Visit their website and listen to episodes on Spotify or Apple.
Calling Hours
Hosted by Danielle Burmeister of Homesteaders Life Company, Calling Hours aims to provide helpful resources and knowledge to death care professionals. The new podcast started in March 2024. The Homesteaders team plans to feature well-known funeral professionals and other industry leaders to discuss trending topics in the funeral space.
Confessions of a Funeral Director
Hosted by Caleb Wilde, Confessions of a Funeral Director is a podcast that explores the world of funeral service. Wilde shares his personal experiences as a funeral director, offering insights into the unique challenges and rewards of the profession.
Visit his website here to tune in.
Funeral nation TV
Hosted by Jeff Harbeson and marketing guru Ryan Thogmartin, Funeral nation TV is a weekly video podcast that covers the latest news and trends in the funeral industry. The show features interviews with industry experts, discussions on current events, and tips for improving funeral home operations.
Visit their website and listen to episodes on YouTube, SoundCloud, or Apple.
NFDA: A Brush With Death
As mentioned on their website, 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. The podcast is hosted by Gabe Schauf.
Listen to episodes on Spotify or Apple.
The Death Deck (The Death Diaries)
Hosted by Lisa and Lori, The Death Deck is a podcast that covers topics related to death and dying in a fun and engaging way. The show features games, trivia, and conversation starters that can help deathcare professionals and their clients have more open conversations about death.
Visit their website to listen to their resources, and listen to The Death Diaries on Apple or Spotify.
Death in the Afternoon
Hosted by Caitlin Doughty, Louise Hung, and Sarah Chavez, Death in the Afternoon dispels myths about death and dead bodies, dives into history and dark tales you’ve never heard before, and much more. The team behind “Ask a Mortician” created this new podcast that takes a playfully serious approach to normally morbid topics with the goal of promoting more death-positive conversations.
Visit their website to listen to their resources, and listen to Death in the Afternoon on Apple or Spotify.
Funeral Boss Inc.
With a long career in death care, most of us know that there are 3 sides to every death story – the funeral Directors, the families & the decedents, and you wouldn’t believe whose side gets left out. Hosted by Elaine Valdez, this podcast brings forward REAL funeral professional stories that keep you on your toes and give you every angle on the world of death care.
Listen to Funeral Boss Inc. on Apple or Spotify.
WSFDA: Member Talks!
Rob Goff, Executive Director of the Washington State Funeral Directors Association, hosts this podcast that gives funeral service and death care professionals actionable advice, real-time insights, and many more resources.
Visit their website to listen to every podcast episode.
You’ll Die Trying
Nathan Morris, the extremely talented mortician (and musician), takes people on a journey in You’ll Die Trying, a podcast that focuses on humanizing funeral directors and gives the public a closer look into the world of funeral service. In addition to his podcast, Nathan posts great, resourceful content on his TikTok channel, which is followed by more than half a million people.
Listen to his episodes on Spotify or Apple.
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Chase Downs
Hi there! I'm Chase. I joined Gather in 2022 and I am a funeral home advocate. I'm excited to help share Gather's incredible story. I've written articles on a variety of subjects including technology, marketing, software, and funeral trends, and my job is to make awesome, helpful content for this blog. You can contact me directly at chase.downs@gather.app :)
