Undertaking: The Podcast
576 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 216 ratingsFuneral Directors, Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters discuss life, death and the story of funeral service.
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#453 Ryan, A Month Later
March 07, 2023 05:40 - 1 hour - 119 MBA month after the death of Ryan's father, the guys catch up on work, life and family. Today's show is sponsored by: ASD, Answering Service For Directors Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Learn more about the Embalm Better Conference at https://www.embalmbetter.com/ Do you have questions about funerals? Connect with Ryan and Brian on the web at UndertakingThePodcast.com, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
#452 Rest In Peace Mr. President; The Death and Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln Vol: 4
March 03, 2023 08:57 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBMarch is here and Todd Van Beck is back to discuss the embalming and other happenings of the death and funeral of President Lincoln. Today's show is sponsored by CCMS Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and Indiana Donor Network Buy Funeral Chronicles by Todd Van Beck HERE Want to podcast with Brian in Cancun? Learn more about the Embalm Better Conference in Mexico at https://www.embalmbetter.com/ Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Brian and Ryan https://www.un...
#451 Know Trey Ganem on The Dirt with Return Home
February 28, 2023 06:20 - 1 hour - 107 MBArtist, medium and custom casket creator, Trey Ganem joins Micah Truman, CEO of Return Home on The Dirt, on the Undertaking: The Podcast Network. Connect with Trey Ganem at: https://soulshineindustries.com/ Learn about Natural Organic Reduction at https://returnhome.com/ Today's show is sponsored by: https://www.hiltonfuneralsupply.com/ https://indianadonornetwork.org/ Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Ryan and Brian On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
#450 Two Floors Above Grief with author Kevin O'Connor
February 24, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 114 MBAren't you scared living in a funeral home? Author, Kevin O'Connor stops by the show to talk about how growing surrounded by death impacted his life but also about how looking back through letters can help us understand our ancestors better. Pick up Kevin's book today at kevinoconnorauthor.com Today's show is sponsored by: Hilton Funeral Supply Butler Coach Indiana Donor Network Have a story and want to talk to Brian and Ryan? Connect with them at UndertakingThePodcast.com Facebo...
#449 Funeral Chronicles with Todd Van Beck: The Value, Purpose & Benefit of the Funeral Part 2
February 21, 2023 05:47 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBAs Todd Van Beck continues his examination of the value, purpose and the benefit of the funeral, today, he discuss the basic role of being available and willing to talk to others in grief. Pick up Todd's new book, Funeral Chronicles: Here Sign up for The Psychology of Embalming at CCMS Here Today's show is sponsored by: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Indiana Donor Network
#448 What's A Digital Vault with Enduring Wishes
February 17, 2023 07:35 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBHaving your personal documents in a safe place is a start, but what if your loved ones don't have access to them? Ryan chat with the folks from Enduring Wishes to learn one way to make thing easier for your family. Learn more about Enduring Wishes at: https://enduringwishes.com/ Today's show is supported by: AP Lazer Pierce Chemical Indiana Donor Network Connect with Brian and Ryan, On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
#447 Checking In With Ryan
February 14, 2023 05:47 - 1 hour - 161 MBA week after the death of his father, Ryan catches up with Brian.
#446 In Memory of George "Marty" Myron Ballard Jr.
February 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBGeorge (Marty) Myron Ballard Jr., 65, of Middletown and Daleville passed away Monday February 6th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. On Thursday, his community gathered by the hundreds in his memory. This show is a sample of the impact of one man, one husband, father and funeral director. To read Marty's complete obituary or share a word with the family, visit http://bit.ly/3HSulLZ
#445 The Funeral of Lisa Marie Presley with Lacy Robinson
February 07, 2023 06:58 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBLacy Robinson share a first-hand account of the funeral of Lisa Marie Presley. Follow Lacy on Twitter @KentuckyLacy Today's show is sponsored by The Indiana Donor Network: Sign up to be a donor here And The Love Always Project Do you have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys On The Net, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter
#444 Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln Vol: 3
February 03, 2023 11:05 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBTodd Van Beck kicks off February with volume 3 of his series, Rest In Peace Mr. President, The Death & Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln. Today's show is sponsored by CCMS Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science & Garfield Refining Pick up Todd Van Beck's new book "Funeral Chronicles" HERE Connect with Brian and Ryan Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and On The Net
#443 Grief & Humor with Joseph Thomas, Funeral Director & Comedian
January 31, 2023 09:40 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBJoseph Thomas, funeral director, writer and comedian, joins the show to chat about life, death and the power of laughter. Follow Joseph @JTSkatKat or at https://josephthomascomedy.com/ Today's show is sponsored by ASD Answering Service For Directors and Butler Coach Connect with Ryan and Brian at: On the Net, Twitter, Facebook
#442 Sabotaging Embalming Innovation and Brian's Malicious Compliance
January 27, 2023 15:33 - 1 hour - 101 MBInnovation is happing everywhere in funeral service, almost. The one sector that is ignored and resists change is the prep room and embalming. Can Ryan and Brian figure out why? Probably not but they give it a go. Today's show is sponsored by: Answering Service For Directors ASD Garfield Refining Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or On The Net
#441 Weaponized Incompetence
January 24, 2023 06:45 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBWeaponized Incompetence, Performance Theater and Recreational Outrage, oh my! Ryan tells stories and Brian tries to remember what he wanted to talk about about. Come on down the rabbit hole. Today's show is sponsored by: Answering Service For Directors ASD The Wilbert Group Raven Plume Consulting Do you have a funeral related story and want to talk to the guys? Connect with the show, On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
#440 Death Education In Schools? Sign The Petition!
January 20, 2023 17:59 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBPodcast Mystery: This show originally aired on 1/20/23. Some time over the weekend the audio file disappeared. Here we are, back from the grave, or recycle bin, episode 440. 111 children in the United Kingdom lose a parent each day. Do you think death education should happen in schools? We are four thousand signatures short. The NAFD is setting the standard and Americans need to pay attention. Let's get it done folks. Sign the petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/624185 ...
#439 TVB's Funeral Chronicles: Unsung Heroes: The 1903 Iroquois Theater Fire
January 17, 2023 11:23 - 38 minutes - 53.9 MBWe've renamed Todd Van Beck's mid-month history cast. Todd's show, now called Funeral Chronicles, kicks off with the story of the unsung heroes of the 1903 Chicago Iroquois Theater Fire. Pick up Todd's new book, Funeral Chronicles and all his writings on Amazon Register for Todd's CE Event here Today's sponsors: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science CCMS Hilton Funeral Supply Do you have a funeral experience that you would like to share on the show? Connect with the guys On ...
#438 Jennifer Bryant-Dixon Embalmer and Funeral Director
January 13, 2023 04:45 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBOur pal, Jennifer Bryant-Dixon stops by the show to chat life, funeral service and the challenges life throws at us. Today's show is sponsored by: The Wilbert Group & Wilbert Edu SuperNova International Do you have a question about funerals or funeral directing? Connect with the guys Instagram Twitter Facebook or On The Web
#437 My Funeral Home Stories Is Back
January 10, 2023 04:27 - 1 hour - 129 MBGrant from the podcast, My Funeral Home Stories, stops by the show to talk about indie content creation in podcasting. Ryan is fired up and Brian thinks the owls are watching. Follow Grant on Instagram here Pick up episodes of My Funeral Home Stories here Today's show is sponsored by: ASD Answering Service for Directors Memory Share: Livestreaming & Video Recording Garfield Refining Do you have a funeral related story? Connect with Brian and Ryan: On The Net, Facebook,Twitte...
#436 A Second Career In Funeral Service with Shane Williams
January 06, 2023 03:57 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThe guys hang out with Ryan's co-worker Shane Williams. Ryan looks to discuss entering funeral service as a second career while Brian just wants to hear what it's really like to work with Ryan Ballard. Today's show is sponsored by: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Pierce Chemical Do you have a funeral experience that you would like to share with the guys? Connect with the show: On Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or On The Net
#435 Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln Vol: 2
January 03, 2023 04:59 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBTodd Van Beck kicks off 2023 with volume 2 in his series, Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Lincoln. Today's show is sponsored by CCMS Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and Garfield Refining Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Brian and Ryan On The Web, Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram
#434 The Last Show............Of The Year
December 31, 2022 05:17 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBAfter being called out most nights this week, both Ryan and Brian find a moment to finish out 2022 and briefly look forward to 2023 with our special guest Brie Smith, co-host of the new show: The Dirt: With Return Home. Today's sponsors: ASD Answering Service For Directors Certified Safety Training Butler Coach Have you lost a loved one and would like to share your experience? Connect with Ryan and Brian On The Net, Facebook\, Twitter, Instagram
#433 Cremation Then & Now: Propaganda?
December 28, 2022 01:29 - 42 minutes - 58 MBJason Engler and Barbara Kemmis are back with their series Cremation Then and Now. Today they discuss how cremationists and others educated the public about cremation. Today's sponsors: The Wilbert Group Hilton Funeral Supply Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys on the net, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
#432 The Dirt: With Return Home and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin
December 26, 2022 17:23 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIntroducing a brand-new show on the Undertaking: The Podcast Network, "The Dirt: with Return Home" and their first guest is Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of New York and her fight to pass Terramation (National Organic Reduction) in New York State. Todays' sponsors: Answering Service For Directors (ASD) SuperNova International\ Connect with Ryan and Brian at UndertakingThePodcast.com, Twitter Facebook Instagram
#431 Ryan's Exit From Public Office
December 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBAs Ryan Ballard steps away from public service to focus on funeral directing, he chats with Brian about balancing life in funeral service. Today's sponsors: Answering Service for Directors ASD Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions FamilyEstateManager.com Connect with the show: On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
#430 The Undertaker and The Low Carb Diet
December 16, 2022 10:06 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBIf you think Adkins invented the low carb diet, this again. Meet Undertaker William Banting. He died in 1878. Todd Van Beck has the story! Today's sponsors: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions FamilyEstateManager.com Hava a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
#429 Professional Courtesy
December 13, 2022 09:30 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBBrian and Ryan discuss how funeral professionals interact professionally and personal. Daily, funeral professionals work together for the benefit of families but sometimes bumps in the road arise. Today's show is sponsored by: Memory Share National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation Connect with the Brian and Ryan On The Web, Facebook, Twitter
#428 The NFDA Chats 9: Being Yourself In Funeral Service
December 09, 2022 10:03 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBLauren Bowser, funeral director and embalmer from New Jersey explains her journey in funeral service and how she's found balance between work and life. Follow her on Instagram @thebitchinmortician Check out Ben Schmidt's Funeral Science Podcast here Today's show is sponsored by: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Indiana Donor Network Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Ryan and Brian On The Web, Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram
#427 Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln Vol: 1
December 02, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBPresident Abraham Lincoln's funeral was by far the grandest in American history. Todd Van Beck returns to document this historic funeral in his series "Rest In Peace Mr. President". Connect with Todd Van Beck at ToddVanBeck.com Today's sponsors: Memory Share Pierce Chemical Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Ryan and Brian on the web, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
#426 Brian's Brain Break
December 01, 2022 03:03 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBShould a customer benefit from their interaction with you, even if they don't ask? From online reviews to the stresses of funeral service, Brian shares what's on his mind. Check it out. Today's sponsors: FamilyEstateManager.com National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation Connect with the show online, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
#425 The Bumps In The Road
November 25, 2022 07:57 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIn life there are bumps in the road in our work-life, our relationships and even our hobbies. In this year's Thanksgiving Special episode, Ryan and Brian talk about the bumps in their road of life and how together we can change how we handle our struggles. Today's sponsors: MortuaryMall.com & Butler Coach Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys: on the web, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
#424 Talking Egyptian History with Ryan's Daughter, Kennedy
November 22, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 56.5 MBRyan's 10 year old daughter, Kennedy, has been reading up on Egyptian history and watching everything she can. She's been waiting patiently to be a guest on the show and today's she's here to tell us what she's learned. Today's show is sponsored by: Pierce Chemical Indiana Donor Network Do you have a story and want to be a guest on the show? Connect with the guys, on the web, Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram.
#423 The NFDA Chats 8: Catching Up With Return Home
November 18, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBBre Smith, funeral director and embalmer with Return Home, the world's largest natural organic reduction facility, stops by the podcast booth to talk NOR and their success. Check out Return Home here Today's sponsors: Express Funeral Funding Indiana Donor Network Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast: on the web, Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram
#422 H.S. Eckels & Company with Jeff Chancellor
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBHow do you discuss embalming? What is officially considered embalming? In Atlanta, Georgia at the CANA convention, Brian is introduced to Jeff Chancellor of Eckels by rogue guest-co-host, Brother Jason Duvall and an epic embalming conversation ensues. Check it out! Check out H.S. Eckels & Company here Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast: on the web, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Today's sponsors: FamilyEstateManager.com Indiana Donor Network
#421 Banned On YouTube: The Clot Discussion
November 11, 2022 21:24 - 57 minutes - 79.8 MBIs educational funeral content being pulled from YouTube? Today's show is the audio from a video created by Kari The Mortician featuring John T. Hill and Benjamin Schmidt. Follow Kari The Mortician here Check out The Forgotten Disaster of the SS Eastland here Follow Undertaking: The Podcast, on the web, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Today's sponsors: Hilton Funeral Supply Indiana Donor Network
#420 The NFDA Chats 7: NAFD President John Adams and Eimer Duffy of FIT Social
November 08, 2022 04:29 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MBA special early drop for our friends in the United Kingdom. John Adams, President of NAFD in the UK sits down with Brian and Eimer Duffy from FIT Social Media to talk funeral service. Follow FIT Social on Twitter here Learn more about NAFD here Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast: On The Net Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Indiana Donor Network SuperNova International
#419 The NFDA Chats 6: Embalming Is Science with Ben Schmidt
November 05, 2022 01:53 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBBen Schmidt of The Funeral Science Podcast takes over for Ryan Ballard in Baltimore, Maryland. Sign up for Raven Plume's Newsletter: RavenPlume.com Connect with the guys here: On The Web Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Indiana Donor Network
#418 The NFDA Chats 5: John Bernius
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBRyan and Brian meet funeral director and embalmer from Long Island, New York, John Bernius. Connect with the show here: UndertakingThePodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: FamilyEstateManager.com Indiana Donor Network
#417 The NFDA Chats 4: Introducing Into Our Kare
October 28, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 26.4 MBClay Bruggaman, founder of Into Our Kare Innovative Funeral Services stops by the Kellerman Family of Vehicles Booth to discuss his new business venture and a bit on his mortuary service in the Army. Check out Into Our Kare at: https://n2rkare.com/ Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys here: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter Today's sponsors: Memory Share Indiana Donor Network
#416 The NFDA Chats 3: Belgian Embalmer, Alain Koninckx
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBIn Baltimore, Ryan and Brian catch up with Belgian embalmer, Alain Koninckx. Connect with Alain here: http://www.alainkoninckx.com/ Connect with the show at: Undertaking: The Podcast On Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Gather, The Future of Funeral Home Software Indiana Donor Network
#415 The NFDA Chats 2: First Impressions
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 15.4 MBRyan and Brian are set up in Baltimore and discuss their first impressions as the convention starts to develop. Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast: UndertakingThePodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: The Love Always Project Indiana Donor Network
#414 The NFDA Chats with Brandon Cruz
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBIn Baltimore at the NFDA conference, the guys kick off the show by speaking with funeral director and embalmer, Brandon Cruz about his career and purchasing his funeral homes. Connect with the show at: UndertakingThePodcast.com On Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Answering Service For Directors - ASD Indiana Donor Network
#413 The CANA Talks 2: Brothers and Co-Workers
October 07, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 70.3 MBFuneral director and embalmer for over 30 years, Joe Falcon, joins the show only to be joined by his brother Robert. Connect with the show here: On The Net Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: AP Lazer ASD
#412 The CANA Talks with SpartaCraft
October 06, 2022 16:23 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBDoes an American Flag used for veteran's funerals belong in a Chinese flag case? It's a good question. Today, Brian talks with Mike Matthews of SpartaCraft. Learn more about SpartaCraft at: https://www.spartacraft.com/ Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast at: On The Web Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Gather National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation
#411 The FNA Roundtable 4: with Glyn Tallon
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBFrom Dublin, Ireland, embalmer and educator, Glyn Tallon sits down at the FNA roundtable. Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast here: On The Net Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: The Wilbert Group Indiana Donor Network
#410 The FNA Roundtable 3: with Michelle Johnston
September 30, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBEpisode 410 finds the guys still in Springfield, Missouri as they interview entrepreneur, funeral director and embalmer, Michelle Johnston. Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys here: On The Web Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: AP Lazer Indiana Donor Network
#409 The FNA Roundtable 2: DMORT with Randy Emmert
September 29, 2022 01:55 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBMore roundtable recordings at the Fountain National Academy features a DMORT discussion with Randy Emmert from Pierce Chemical and a special announcement from CCMS. Have a story and want to be on the show? Connect with the guys here: On The Web Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Memory Share Indiana Donor Network
#408 Cremation Then And Now: Cremation Societies and Memorialization
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBBarbara Kemmis and Jason Engler are back to share another episode in their series, Cremation Then and Now. Today they discuss Cremation Societies and how memorialization has changed. For more information about CANA visit: CANA Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast here: On The Net Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Family Estate Manager Indiana Donor Network
#407 The FNA Roundtable
September 23, 2022 01:03 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBAt Fountain National Academy's International Conference, Ryan and Brian kickoff a long night of interviews. For more information on Fountain National Academy visit: Fountain National Academy Connect with Brian and Ryan here: On The Web Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Hilton Funeral Supply Indiana Donor Network
#406 Organizing Organ Recovery with Sherry Quire
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBSherry Quire, Director of Organ Services with the Indiana Donor Network joins the show to discuss all the ways they are innovating to save lives. Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast here: On The Web Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: The Love Always Project Indiana Donor Network
#405 Family Estate Manager
September 16, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBHandling an estate and need help? The folks from Family Estate Manager are on the show to talk about how they help families with estate work. Check out Family Estate Manager at: FamilyEstateManager.com Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Indiana Donor Network The Love Always Project
#404 Reporting From the CANA Convention
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIn Atlanta, at the Cremation Association of North America's convention, Brian sits down to record and gets questioned about his keynote speech. For more information about CANA visit: https://www.cremationassociation.org/ Connect with Undertaking: The Podcast at: The Web Facebook Twitter Instagram Today's sponsors: Memory Share Indiana Donor Network