35 Best Funeral Industry Podcasts

1. The Director's Playbook

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It's no secret that being a funeral professional is more challenging than ever. Between meeting families' changing needs and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of funeral service, you need proven strategies you can rely on to grow your business. Join us as host Paul Lovelace welcomes knowledgeable guests and shares insights and solutions from his 30 years in sales, finance, and the funeral profession. Whether you're pursuing growth, aiming to reduce stress, or striving to stay on top of industry trends, The Director's Playbook offers the tools to help your funeral home thrive.MORE Host Rob Davidson
Producer/Network Funeral Directors Life
Email ****@funeraldirectorslife.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Twitter 540Instagram 712 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. A Path Home

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What is a home funeral? How can I have a green burial? Do I have to hire a Funeral Director? On this podcast we'll be focusing on reclaiming our innate right to care for our own loved ones at death in natural, and often, environmentally friendly ways. We'll demystify the tasks related to after death care through hearing stories from people who have ventured into culturally unfamiliar territory and cared for their own deceased loved ones at home, chose a natural burial or both...MORE Host Sarah Crews
Producer/Network National Home Funeral Alliance
Email ****@homefuneralalliance.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 32Facebook 7.4KTwitter 761 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Good Grief

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Helping plan funerals with honor. O'Connell funeral homes staff, along with guests, give guidance on topics like, how to write an obituary, preplanning for your funeral, funeral arrangements, as well as how to personalize funeral services. The podcasts also include advice on how to manage grief, what you can do for loved ones who are grieving, and what additional resources are available to you, including self care. Welcome to the Good Grief Podcast.MORE Host Mike OConnell
Producer/Network O'Connell Funeral Homes
Email ****@oconnellfuneralhomes.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 4.7KTwitter 112Instagram 116 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

4. The Final Curtain Never Closes

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The National Museum of Funeral History presents The Final Curtain Never Closes, a podcast that tells the stories about the people behind our final rite of passage. This series is part of the museum's larger mission to build and maintain a love of history and enriched understanding of our industry. Virtual tours are available 24/7, but we'd love to see you in person. Plan your visit at www.nmfh.org . And remember, any day above ground is a good one!MORE Producer/Network Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez
Email ****@ltbaehr.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 18.6KTwitter 314Instagram 6.7K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. A Brush with Death

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The National Funeral Directors Association (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.MORE Host Gabriel Schauf
Producer/Network National Funeral Directors Association
Email ****@nfda.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 31.6KTwitter 9.8K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

6. Let's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. Nick

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From a fourth-generation funeral home come the voices of youthful identical twins who fearlessly tackle a subject often considered taboo: Death. Following in his funeral director father's footsteps, Benny Capaul brings a modern perspective to the profession, while Dr. Nick Capaul, a psychologist, offers insights into helping people cope with loss. With a shared upbringing surrounded by the funeral profession, they've gained extensive experience and knowledge. Their distinct perspectives and humor blend effortlessly, making discussions about funeral planning, grieving, and death truly engaging and entertaining. In their words, 'If you're not talking about death, you're not living...MORE Hosts Benny Capaul, Dr. Nick Capaul
Producer/Network Wolf Vision Productions
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 39Facebook 981Instagram 1.5K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Death: A Changing Industry

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Welcome to 'Death: A Changing Industry,' the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of the funeral industry. In each episode, we delve into the various facets of the industry, from the latest viewpoints from various experts to the emotional and psychological aspects of death and bereavement.MORE Host John Adams
Producer/Network achangingindustry.com
Email ****@achangingindustry.com
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Apple Reviews 4Facebook 2.7KInstagram 2.6K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Are You Dying To Know?

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Tracy's a mortician, Trish is not. Together we discuss what goes on behind the mortuary doors and go behind the scenes of the funeral industry to shed some light on the final frontier - death. Answering your questions, talking about taboos, sometimes things get graphic, but it's always done with love, care and respect. Are you dying to know?MORE Producer/Network Are you dying to know?
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Coffin Talkin

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A father-daughter duo discussing death. Frank has worked in the funeral industry for 40 years, and he has countless stories to share. Join us as we unravel the mysteries, embrace the peculiar, and find humor in the unconventional world of funerals and death. Together, we explore the strange, the unexplainable, and the heartfelt stories from the eyes of a seasoned funeral professional. MORE Producer/Network Frank & Holly
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. The Last Track

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Bateman Funeral Home is focused on helping people showcase their life story in their final wishes. This podcast is designed to provide tips and tools, as well as answer common questions about the funeral industry, to help people navigate the funeral planning process.MORE Producer/Network Brian
Email ****@batemanpacificview.com
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Facebook 255 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Calling Hours

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Join us each month as Danielle Burmeister, VP - Marketing Communications with Homesteaders Life Company, chats with funeral professionals and industry leaders to discuss the latest topics in the funeral space.MORE Estimated listeners
Facebook 2.6KTwitter 502Instagram 645 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Lifting the Lid - A Funeral Podcast

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Most of us have got questions around funerals and what really happens that intrigue us but never actually find out the answer until one of our loved ones pass away. This can be the hardest and most vulnerable times of your life. It could have been infinitely more comforting to know the honest, transparent and reassuring information so you can make an informed decision when the time does come. Andy Eeley, a Senior Funeral Director at G. Seller is hosting 'Lifting The Lid' to dispel the myths and address those questions you've always wondered about. The team behind the pioneering podcast are passionate about tackling the taboo and misconceptions...MORE Host Andrew Eeley
Producer/Network G Seller Funeral Directors
Email ****@gseller.co.uk
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Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. The View: Insights from the funeral industry

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Join host Malcolm Flanders, Brand Ambassador for Golden Leaves Funeral Plans, as we spotlight and expand on the current challenges and future landscape for both the funeral as well as pre- paid funeral plans sector. These combined views will be covered in frank and insightful interviews with a variety of funeral industry icons and figureheads...MORE Producer/Network Golden Leaves
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Member Talks! by WA. State Funeral Directors Association

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The Washington State Funeral Directors Association (WSFDA) has one solely focused and primary goal - to fulfill the needs of its membership. With that focus in mind, Member Talks! was created to start conversations about funeral service. We discuss funeral-related issues, ideas, and events specific to the funeral service profession not only in Washington State but around the world. Come join in the conversation.MORE Producer/Network Washington State Funeral Director Association
Email ****@wsfda.org
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Facebook 1.6KTwitter 194Instagram 219 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. The Direct Cremation Podcast

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For Innovative Funeral Directors Blazing a Trail.Tyler and Will explore the innovation happening within death care. Come join us as we explore unique perspectives from all sides of the death care industry.Tyler Yamasaki is the CEO of Parting Pro, an online arrangement platform that has helped over 150,000 families arrange their services from the comfort of their own home. Will de Michaelis helped grow and manage the Omega Society, a cremation brand that at it's peak, helped over 4,500 families a year.MORE Hosts Tyler Yamasaki, Will de Michaelis
Producer/Network Will de Michaelis, Tyler Yamasaki
Email ****@directcremation.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Celebrate Good Lives

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What the Living Can Learn from the Departed Hosted by two funeral directors who spend more time in chapels than most people spend in cafes, Celebrate Good Lives is a podcast about life, seen through the lens of death. After years of helping families say goodbye, we've realized something: the people who've passed on still have a lot to teach us. From meaningful last words to the hilarious (and sometimes awkward) moments at funerals, we've collected stories, lessons, and reminders about what really matters - love, connection, laughter, and leaving things a little better than you found them...MORE Host Bradley Shaw
Producer/Network Bradley Shaw
Email ****@gatewayfuneral.co.nz
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Facebook 151Instagram 25 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. The Funeral Science Podcast

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The Funeral Science Podcast is a podcast about funeral science.
Host Ben Schmidt
Producer/Network Ben Schmidt
Email ****@mortraqr.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 2.7K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Undertaking: The Podcast

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Funeral Directors, Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters discuss life, death and the story of funeral service.
Producer/Network Brian Waters and Ryan Ballard: Indiana Funeral Directors
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 227Facebook 7.9KTwitter 1.2K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Sep 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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19. Death & Grief Talk with The Grave Woman®

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Death and grief are sacred aspects of our human journey that we all witness, honor and process uniquely. The Death and Grief Talk Podcast is here to host open and honest conversation about the questions, fears, anxieties and emotions that we all experience when someone dies.I am your host The Grave Woman. I'm a licensed funeral director, embalmer, insurance agent and scared death/grief care practitioner. I have over a decade of experience working in the death care industry. I am dedicated to helping everyone navigate individual journeys to find peace and purpose with life, death and grief.MORE Host Jou00e9l Simone Maldonado
Producer/Network The Grave Woman
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 2.8KTwitter 316Instagram 12.1K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Funeral Boss Inc.

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/funeralbossinc/subscribeBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/funeralbossinc/subscribeWith a long career in Death Care, we learned 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 the most. Funeral Boss Inc...MORE Host Elaine Valdez
Producer/Network Funeral Boss Inc
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 2.7KInstagram 17.2K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. The Eternal Debate

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Presented by two qualified and practising embalmers, Rachel Carline and Andy Floyd, The Eternal Debate Podcast covers embalming & mortuary sciences as well as other aspects of the funeral profession.MORE Producer/Network The Eternal Debate
Email ****@theeternaldebate.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 3.5KTwitter 219 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

22. Your Funeral Coach Talks

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The Your Funeral Coach Talks Podcast Series features Lisa Baue of the funeral, cremation, and cemetery profession who interviews experienced leaders in various fields related to the profession. Learn more at yourfuneralcoach.comMORE Producer/Network Lisa Baue
Email ****@yourfuneralcoach.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 252Twitter 70Instagram 470 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. Funerals614

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Funerals614 is a podcast hosted by Lori Diaz, The Funeral Chic, whose simple goal is to share the FUN in Funerals (Factual, Useful and Noteworthy Information). This podcast will showcase others who share a passion about the funeral industry, who come together to share lessons learned and best practices. In addition, you will hear stories from Industry professionals, families, and others who have a connection to funeral service...MORE Producer/Network Funerals614
Email ****@gmail.com
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24. Funeral nation TV

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A cutting edge, no BS, power packed weekly web show hosted by social media maven, Ryan Thogmartin, and The Funeral Commander, Jeff Harbeson. Each week Ryan and The Commander will cover: Funeral industry news, Q&As, funeral director spotlight, WTF! segment, and commentary on the industry in a entertaining non-funeralesque form.Want to watch the video version of FNtv, submit a question or become an advertiser? Please visit, Funeralnation.tvMORE Producer/Network Funeral nation
Email ****@disruptmedia.co
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 7.7KTwitter 890 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

25. Are We Dead Yet? The Funeral Podcast

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WELCOME to the podcasting event of the decade! Join our 3 young funeral directors Brian, Jack, and MJ as they complain incessantly about the bullshit they have to deal with on a daily basis. Come to laugh, cry (from laughing so hard), and I don't know learn something I guess. We put the 'Fun' in funeral, yo.MORE Estimated listeners
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26. Cot Culture

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A light look at life around death. Two funeral industry employees talk about all the things that you never wanted to hear about but will be thrilled that you know!
Producer/Network Jeff & Nicole
Email ****@thecotculture.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. The Legacy Series Podcast

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On the Legacy Series podcast, we explore the world of funeral services with trailblazers in the industry. Through in-depth conversations and interviews, we gain insights into both the modern and traditional practices of this field. By studying the leadership, experiences, and effective strategies of our guests, we can inspire progress and innovation in funeral services. Let's learn from these game-changers to push the funeral profession forward.MORE Producer/Network Host, Mila Minotti
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28. A Grave Affair

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There's so much the public doesn't know about funeral service! Through the podcast, we seek to give an inside look into the funeral industry, dispel common and not-so-common myths, and provide entertaining and educational insight into what we in the funeral industry do.MORE Producer/Network Berto
Email ****@rollingsfuneralservice.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. The PodCasket

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Are you curious about funerals? Through a casual banter between Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home Owner and licensed funeral director Steve Wickens and Family Service Advisor Deb Millin, topics surrounding death, death care, undertaking, and aftercare will be covered along with answers to your questions about funeral service and mortuary science.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Facebook 1.1K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. Prospective: Conversations with a Funeral Professional

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'Welcome to 'Perspective: The Podcast,' your essential guide to the dynamic world of funeral services, grief support, and meaningful remembrance. Meet industry experts, hear heartwarming stories, and gain insights that empower both funeral professionals and individuals seeking solace. Whether you're a seasoned funeral director, a compassionate caregiver, or simply curious about the profound impact of funeral services, 'Perspective' is your bridge to understanding, empathy, and growth.MORE Host Mark E. Fisher
Email ****@gmail.com
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31. Conversations with Daniel, a Funeral Director

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Conversations with Daniel, a Funeral Director, aims to draw in the community to support each other through meaningful conversations on grief, death and life. We will converse with Religious, Business, and Community Leaders, finding out more about them, the community they impact and their experience with death and how that impacts their life. They will have an opportunity to ask Daniel anything related to death and the funeral industry.MORE Producer/Network Daniel Verkoeyen
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 101 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. Funeral Pre Planning

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Information specific to planning / pre planning for end of life; Options, relative costs and how best to protect loved ones.
Producer/Network J Boyce
Email ****@boycefuneralhome.ca
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Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

33. Michael Augustus, Funeral Director and Embalmer

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Dr. Michael Augustus is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He discuss the embalming as it relates to Covid, gun shot victims, communicable diseases and more. Seldom, if any, will you here an embalmer discuss publicly different aspect of embalming for educational purposes only.MORE Host Dr. Michael Augustus
Producer/Network Dr. Michael Augustus
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

34. The Open Casket

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The Open Casket Podcast, cultivating relevant discussion about proper deathcare techniques, habits, and practices for funeral professionals.
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35. Death Rattle with Greg Williams

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Greg Williams is the general manager of Eternal Hills Funeral Home and Memory Gardens. He has over 20 years of experience in the industry. This show is about the funeral and cemetery industry and anything that you'd want to know about but were too afraid to ask.MORE Producer/Network End Resultz Radio Network
Email ****@ryansauers.com
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