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In this episode of Funeral Service Insider, we talk with Calvin Amato about his path into the funeral profession. Starting out in hospitality management, Calvin shares how growing up in a small town and spending time living in a funeral home during college sparked his interest in the field. Now certified as a cremation operator, death doula, and funeral celebrant, Calvin brings a fresh and compassionate approach to funeral service as he looks to complete his schooling.
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These are the stories we mention in this episode:
Pet Cremation Experience
LinkedIn Industry Listing
Wake Forest Law Review
NOR as a Service
Cemetery Software Webinar
Memorial Day Preparations
Mother's Day and Pregnancy Loss Memorialization
Kate-Boylston Resources and Events
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Stephanie Castagnier Dunn chief SBA revenue officer for Phoenix SBA a Community Bankshare Company talks about the state of the American small business economy, business loans for refinancing, real estate, and buy-outs, and strategies for structuring deals that benefit all parties while preserving business legacies.
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Here are the stories we mention in this episode:
Unclaimed Remains
Catholic Church on Alkaline Hydrolysis
Georgia NOR
COVID Story
Shepherd Memorial Auction
Stephanie Peterson: Painful personal experience shaped ability to help with grief journey
After a bad funeral, this Iowa woman became a funeral director to do better for others
Covid quadrupled the number of bodies coming into my funeral home
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Tanya Marsh talks about the findings in a recent academic survey into the transformation of funerary and disposition practices in the U.S. Discover insights from Marsh’s survey on consumer interest in alternative burial methods and the implications of these trends for the future of funeral service.
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In this episode of Funeral Service Insider, we discuss the Succession Planning Roundtable, a preview of the next column from Steve Lang, and get updates on the continued push to legalize alkaline hydrolysis in Indiana. Mishandled remains in Illinois, and unclaimed remains sorted. A creative columbarium initiative in Nebraska and a Liberty Bell lost and found.
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88% of executives say consumers are changing faster than their businesses can keep up, making it more important than ever for funeral homes to stay relevant. In this session, you’ll discover why reimagining the preneed journey will help you address two of the biggest challenges facing the profession today.
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Greg Grabowski of Hospice Insights joins us to discuss new ways to engage with hospice and to work toward having funeral directors move further up the continuum of care chain.
Building a Comprehensive Hospice CRM: "We do lots of engagements throughout the course of the day. We download every little single idea that we have that have worked.”
The Role of Social Workers in Hospice Care: "One of the elements of a social worker is that you listen to what patients and families need, and you never put your own personal viewpoint on it."
Bridging the Gap in End-of-Life Care: "There's no reason why eventually funeral directors can't say, now that I've proved value, when you talk to families ... you might want to say, "This is a really great funeral home. They partner with us. They do great care."
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Matthews International shareholders voted to keep the current board of directors, defeating Barrington Capital’s attempt to change the company’s direction. The U.S. Postal Service is updating its mailing requirements for cremated remains, mandating the use of USPS-provided shipping supplies for domestic and international shipments starting March 1. In Michigan, the Quakenushes won their lawsuit against Brooks Township, but new ordinances now block them from opening a conservation cemetery. Meanwhile, Washington State’s Jefferson Land Trust is exploring the possibility of establishing a conservation burial ground to support its conservation efforts.
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In this episode we discuss takeaways from the latest earnings report from SCI and their strategies for pre-need sales growth, kick off what it likely to be a long conversation about outdated state funeral laws, highlight an iconic Black funeral director, and celebrate a heroic act by a Rhode Island funeral director.
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Tom Nondorf, editor of American Cemetery & Cremation joined us on “Funeral Service Insider: The Podcast” this week to discuss some of the stories and the magazine’s continuing coverage of what cemeteries can be and how they can continue to thrive.
The Future of Cemeteries: "Cemeteries are not anathema to cremation and there's a way in which they walk hand in hand through memorialization and that's a big part of the puzzle."
Revitalizing Cemeteries through Creative Engagement: "You have to start with the visual, start with the visceral, start reaching out to people and letting them know you want to be something else."
On Monument Maker Charles Minozzi: "He started when he was 13 years old. His dad … sent him to his uncle who was in the shop and said, “Your uncle's gonna find something for you to do."
The Evolution of Memorialization: "The vessels, the different buildings you can build now to house cremated remains, aka ashes at, cemeteries. There's so much that can be built now, and there's a company called Global Bronze."
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In this episode we explore the ongoing arbitration saga between Matthews and Tesla over the dry cell technology, alongside the intricate proxy fight involving Barington Capital. In addition, we shed light on a burgeoning scandal at Heaven Bound Cremation Service and discuss pivotal industry updates, including new roles on the Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors. From the contrasting hearse stories in Cuba to a cemetery auction in North Carolina, we bring you the news shaping the future of the funeral service industry. Join us as we explore these stories and more, right here on Funeral Service Insider.
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In this episode of Funeral Service Insider, we look at Carriage’s quarterly earnings report and the AI reporting on it. We also dive into how memorialization boosts cremation revenue, strategic succession insights, H.E. Turner’s recognition, a quick SGK Brand Solutions update and the question of funeral industry inclusivity challenges.
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In this episode, we tease a new column by Steve Lang set to debut in the Feb. 6 FSI, and address the recent reporting on Indiana’s state issues. We also talk about a recent crematory approval in Illinois over NIMBY concerns and look at a scandal in Maryland that is being very, very, very well covered.
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