Funeral director Paddy Lynch shares how legacy, healing, and community drive his work, from Detroit restorations to grief care innovation.

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In this week's episode we discuss peer support initiatives, outreach for professionals affected by Texas flooding (links and info below), a tariff surcharge, and drone scattering services. We also look at a crematory approval controversy in Maryland, and Tukios acquiring Batesville’s funeral website services.

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Mel Bennett, founder of Life Forest, shares the emotional journey behind creating a conservation cemetery where burial records, legacy, and land preservation meet. Bennett discusses the importance of remembrance, accessibility, and community. 

This week on In Case You Missed It, we spotlight Nevada’s first mortuary school, explore mental health in funeral service through a high-profile Idaho case, track leadership changes at NFDA, and examine the rise of terramation. Plus: Ghana’s artistry in funerals, a young female trailblazer, and a cemetery sale saga in North Carolina.

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This week we discuss green burial trends, funeral homes as real estate, and a $1 cemetery transformation. Plus, hear why now’s the time for transparency in funeral service and say goodbye to Mongo, a beloved grief support cat who touched a Rhode Island community for 15 years.

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Tiffaney Hill’s journey from a small Jamaican town to a leadership role in Minnesota funeral service spans continents, cultures, and careers. Through persistence and passion, she overcame industry barriers, pursued formal education, and now advocates for innovation and inclusivity in funeral care. Click here for complete show notes.

This week, we cover NGL's restructuring, major acquisitions in the funeral tech space, shocking mishandling of remains, and the Chattanooga Death Collective. Get essential industry insights and stay informed on the evolving landscape.

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In this week’s episode we speak with Micah Truman, founder and CEO of Return Home, about the rise of terramation and what it means for the future of funeral service.

Truman shares how the disposition has gone from a fringe concept to a legalized option in 13 states. He unpacks what it takes to build a terramation facility, how Return Home partners with funeral homes nationwide, and why families and funeral directors alike are embracing the process. 

Truman also discusses the changing preneed demographic they've been seeing.

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In this episode we share some direct commentary about how one local funeral director feels about the corporate competition in his own town, and talk about some of the good things going on in our June editions, if you'd like to subscribe.  There's also a look at some futurist-type stuff including an impressive cemetery reimagining in Australia and a storefront death doula. We look at how some Vermont funeral homes are less ambivalent about water cremation than others and dig into an interesting funeral tech conversation on Reddit. Finally, we share some details on upcoming Kates-Boylston webinars and events.