Funeral Fact Podcast

Mortuary College? Ever wondered about the training required to become a Funeral Director or Licensed Embalmer? In this episode of the Funeral Fact Podcast, host Jeff Kasper interviews Dr. Joseph Marsaglia, Dean of Faculty & Students and Chief Operating Officer for Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Topics include: What's involved? Do you earn a degree? How do I get in? Can I enroll as I'm changing careers? How long is the program? Do I have to go full time? Are there night classes? What about online options? Can I get a student loan to help with my tuition? Exactly what classes are required or involved to earn my degree? and many more! You will gain a full understanding of what's involved and the commitment necessary to graduate from a college of mortuary science. Please subscribe and rate this podcast in either the Google Play Music or iTunes store. Don't forget to visit our website at http://www.FuneralFact.com where you will be able to submit questions, suggest possible topics for future episodes and much more.

Caskets & Cremation Vessels. In this episode of the Funeral Fact Podcast, host Jeff Kasper interviews Ed Cox, Funeral Service Consultant for Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions in Aurora Indiana, USA. Topics include: What's the difference between caskets? Do I need to buy one? Is one casket better than another? How much do caskets cost? What about Cremation Urns? What choices do I have? Should I buy a casket from a funeral home or a large retailer? Can I purchase a customized casket or urn? Can I pick out a casket in advance of my need? And much more! Please subscribe and rate this podcast in either the Google Play Music or iTunes store. Don't forget to visit our website at http://www.FuneralFact.com where you will be able to submit questions, suggest possible topics for future episodes and much more.

Donating Your Body to Science? In this episode of the Funeral Fact Podcast, host Jeff Kasper interviews Christopher Dolph, who is the Willed Body Program Director for Stanford University in California, USA. Please subscribe and rate this podcast in either the Google Play Music or iTunes store. Don't forget to visit our website at http://www.FuneralFact.com where you will be able to submit questions, suggest possible topics for future episodes and much more.

Shinto Funeral Customs and Traditions Explained. In this episode of the Funeral Fact Podcast, host Jeff Kasper interviews Reverend K. Barrish, who is the Senior Shinto Priest of the Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America in Granite Falls, Washington USA . Rev. Barrish discusses the SHINSOSAI Shinto Funeral rites customs and traditions of the Shinto religion. Please subscribe and rate this podcast in either the Google Play Music or iTunes store. Don't forget to visit our website at http://www.FuneralFact.com where you will be able to submit questions, suggest possible topics for future episodes and much more.

Buddhist Funeral Traditions & Customs Explained. In this episode of the Funeral Fact Podcast, host Jeff Kasper interviews Bhiksuni Thubten Chodron, who is the Abbess of the Sravasti Abbey in Newport, Washington USA. Venerable Thubten Chodron received her bhikshuni ordination in 1986. She studied and practiced Buddhism of the Tibetan tradition for many years in India and Nepal under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tsenzhap Serkong Rinpoche, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and other Tibetan masters. She has published many books on Buddhist philosophy and meditation in several languages, and is the only nun who has co-authored a book with His Holiness the Dalai Lama—Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions. Her latest book is Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness, and her Buddhism for Beginners and Open Heart, Clear Mind are widely recommended introductory books. Please subscribe and rate this podcast in either the Google Play Music or iTunes store. Don't forget to visit our website at http://www.FuneralFact.com where you will be able to submit questions, suggest possible topics for future episodes and much more.

What is a Natural or Conservation Burial? In this episode of the Funeral Fact Podcast, host Jeff Kasper interviews Jodie Buller, who is the Manager of the White Eagle Memorial Preserve at Ekone Ranch in Goldendale, Washington USA. Jodie discusses the advantages to choosing a natural burial and the benefits to this green option. She will also discuss the preparation necessary and other differences as compared to burial in a traditional cemetery. Please subscribe and rate this podcast in either the Google Play Music or iTunes store. Don't forget to visit our website at www.FuneralFact.com where you will be able to submit questions, suggest possible topics for future episodes and much more.

What happens at a Catholic Funeral? In this episode of the Funeral Fact Podcast, host Jeff Kasper interviews Monica Williams, who is the Director of Catholic Cemeteries for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, CA USA. Monica has spent 30+ years in her vocation, and shares her in-depth knowledge of the funeral rites of the Catholic Church with our listeners. She also shares some of the rich history of the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma, CA USA and some of the notable Bay Area leaders who are buried there, including the Moscone Family and baseball legend Joe DiMaggio. Please subscribe and rate this podcast in either the Google Play Music or iTunes store. Don't forget to visit our website at http://www.FuneralFact.com where you will be able to submit questions, suggest possible topics for future episodes and much more. Host: Jeff Kasper Guest Info: Monica Williams, Director Catholic Cemeteries, Archdiocese of San Francisco www.holycrosscemeteries.com +1 650-756-2060