#503 Brian's Birthday Show and The Van Beck Memorial Scholarship
Release Date: 08/14/2023
Undertaking The Colts
Undertaking: The Podcast
What a surprising year it has been. Blake and JB dive into the craziness that is Indiana Football.
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#543 Mountain Morning with Jason Duvall
Undertaking: The Podcast
Brother Jason introduces his new show. He talks about what it is like in rural Kentucky and being a funeral director. Jason is down near the Appalachian Mountains close to the West Virginia border, his new series will be stories and the history as to how funeral service has been done in that area. I truly believe we can learn from all people from all walks of life and we can apply it to our everyday. I want to hear other professionals experiences to be the best funeral director possible. Lets walk with brother Jason down a new journey within the...
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#542 Undertaking The Colts
Undertaking: The Podcast
The guys are back with their thoughts on this weeks game. There have been alot of headines this week for the colts and quite honestly I personally think every week we are rolling the dice in hope of good news. Blake and JB go deep with a guest and explain some of the happenings from the week and the future for the weekend. Sponsors:
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#541 Your New Embalmer with Ben Schmidt
Undertaking: The Podcast
Our good friend Ben Schmidt talks about what the new embalmer looks like this day and age. Its an interesting take that I am glad is recorded. We all may not think the same way but the goal is to serve the families. The new gereation of funeral service does look different, that is because funeral service is changing. We see you friends. Rock and Roll! Sponsors:
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#540 What a Funeral Director and his Daughter are thankful for
Undertaking: The Podcast
Ryan and Kennedy sit down for the first few minutes and talk about what they are thankful for. The last 15 min Ryan talks about mental health with funeral directors. We See You! Peace comes in many forms and sometimes witnessing it can be a moment that is beneficial. Enjoy your Holiday. Sponsors:
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#539 Sharon Mascarello "Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice
Undertaking: The Podcast
Robert Falcon corners Sharon at the Indiana Funeral Directors convention this last May. She had recently done some work on the book that is linked below. Embalming: History, Theory, Practice is a book that will mold young funeral directors for the future. Robert has a chance to talk with her and gets the story of her walk within funeral service. Rock and Roll! Sponsors:
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#538 Undertaking The Colts
Undertaking: The Podcast
Blake and JB are back to explain things that I dont understand about the Indianapolis Colts they also have a guest they introduce. Ryan opens and closes the episode with some sponsors then rants for a bit. Ryan gets emotional in the closer. Sponsors:
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#537 My Fathers Chair Episode 3
Undertaking: The Podcast
This Episode I talk about the phrase "one more time" and the importance of it. I talk about my friends disappearing and dealing with mental health. "The We See You" movement is referenced. Its ok to not feel ok, get a mentor. Be better to yourself so you can be better in the profession. Rock and Roll! Sponsors:
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#536 Duane Hills IFDA 2023 "One Block West of the Whitehouse"
Undertaking: The Podcast
Duane Hills Joins the podcast to talk about his book "One Block West of the Whitehouse". He talks about his experiences managing Joseph Gawler's Sons Funeral Home in Washington D.C. In the show notes below is a link to his new book that can be pre-ordered. This man has some great stories for funeral service. I hope he continues to write them down. Enjoy! Sponsors:
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#535 Undertaking The Colts: The Return
Undertaking: The Podcast
Its different, lifes different, the seasons are different, the content can be different at times. Sometimes its a good break to listen and just enjoy. I as a funeral director find that I have to listen to football more than watch. Blake and Jordan Talk football, they have been gone for a few weeks and they explain why. Ryan has questions in the opener and closer. Is Ryan a Unicorn? Ryan opens and closes the episode. Sponsors:
info_outlineBrian catches up with Ryan for the week and they revisit the voice of their mentor, Todd Van Beck. As they discuss the upcoming tributes to Todd in Vegas, both decide to re-air episde #377 for a second examination of Todd's "Funeral Chronicles" on "Visibility".
The topic of isolation, anxiety, and grief will gain much visibility itself, when undertakers gather at the big show in Vegas.
Allow us to bring in Mr. Van Beck to redirect our focus to visibility: why we discuss it, why we seek it, and finally what we do with it when one has this "visibility."
Today's show is dedicated to the memory of all mentors, known and unknown.
To support the Todd Van Beck Memorial Scholarship or to connect with one of our friends at the Cinncinnati College of Mortuary Science, click HERE
Mr. Van Beck will be highlighted in the next edition of Southern Calls Magazine. This magazine is available to anyone and solid piece to add to any library. To subscribe, click HERE.
Are you a funeral professional seeking others to share experiences with? Join Brian as he visits his friends at the Funeral Professionals Peer Support Group. If you're not doing anything, Tuesday night, August 15th, hop on up and bring a friend. For times and information click HERE.