The Funeralcast

By Ben Schmidt

Join some of funeral service's favorite characters as they offer advice to the public, analyze funeral service in the news, and help other professionals navigate current issues.... more

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How many episodes does The Funeralcast have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

The Funeralcast episodes:

June 28, 2023 15. Most Famous Preserved Bodies Part 1
On this episode, Ben flies solo to discuss some of the most famous preserved bodies.
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Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment
Famous preserved bodies (spoilers for upcoming episodes)
Scan of Rosalia's coffin
How bog bodies work

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14min
June 14, 2023 13. Wild Speculation with Kevin Young Part 1
In part one of this two part episode, Kevn and Ben wildly speculate about a casket found in a neighborhood in Houston.
Abandon Casket
Food in cemetery
Casket lids in dreams
Find upcoming continuing education
Follow Ben @thefuneralcast
Follow Frigid Fluid @frigidfluid
Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment
Email Ben with comments [email protected]

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25min
June 14, 2023 14. Wild Speculation with Kevin Young Part 2
In this episode Kevin and Ben wildly speculate on who is dumping produce in a cemetery in Bath, ME and dreams about casket lids.
Abandon Casket ⁠
⁠Food in cemetery ⁠
⁠Casket lids in dreams ⁠
⁠ Find upcoming continuing education ⁠
Follow Ben @thefuneralcast
Follow Frigid Fluid @frigidfluid
⁠Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment ⁠
Email Ben with comments [email protected]
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28min
March 30, 2023 12. Choosing the Right Casket with Panton Witter (Part 2)
Jamaican embalmer Panton Witter joins me to discuss how to choose the right casket for your loved one and proper cemetery behavior.
Register for the Embalm Better Conference and find upcoming continuing education
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Follow Ben @thefuneralcast
Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment
https://frigidfluid.com/
Read the article about choosing the right casket
https://urbanmatter.com/how-to-choose-the-right-casket-for-a-loved-one/
Read the letter to the editor about cemetery behavior
https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2022/12/10/letter-the-cemetery-is-not-a-playground/#.ZA9-6HbMKUl
Join the *Stares in Mortician* Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/124843239453723/
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28min
March 30, 2023 11. Choosing the Right Casket with Panton Witter (Part 1)
Jamaican embalmer Panton Witter joins me to discuss how to choose the right casket for your loved one and proper cemetery behavior.
Register for the Embalm Better Conference and find upcoming continuing education
https://frigidfluid.com/pages/embalm-better
Follow Ben @thefuneralcast
Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment
https://frigidfluid.com/
Read the article about choosing the right casket
https://urbanmatter.com/how-to-choose-the-right-casket-for-a-loved-one/
Read the letter to the editor about cemetery behavior
https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2022/12/10/letter-the-cemetery-is-not-a-playground/#.ZA9-6HbMKUl
Join the *Stares in Mortician* Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/124843239453723/
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30min
March 13, 2023 10. Booing at Funerals with Lauren and Damon Part 2
Lauren, Damon, and I finish our conversation on Jonathan Davis and Mary Roach's episode on the Sing for Science Podcast as well as funeral video games.
Register for the Embalm Better Conference and find upcoming continuing education
https://frigidfluid.com/pages/embalm-better
Follow Lauren @thebitchinmortician
Follow Ben @thefuneralcast
Follow Damon @drdamondelacruz
Follow Frigid Fluid @frigidfluid
Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment
https://frigidfluid.com/
Listen to the Sing for Science episode
http://sidestagemagazine.com/hear-korns-jonathan-davis-mary-roach-talk-embalming-techniques-autopsies-more-on-sing-for-science/
Check out the video games:
Idle Mortician
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/idle-mortician/id1602635848
The Mortuary Assistant
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295920/The_Mortuary_Assistant/
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23min
March 13, 2023 9. Booing at Funerals with Lauren and Damon Part 1
Lauren Bowser (@thebitchinmortician on Instagram) joins Damon and me to discuss booing at funerals, funeral video games, and The Sing for Science Podcast episode with Mary Roach and Jonathan Davis
Register for the Embalm Better Conference and find upcoming continuing education
https://frigidfluid.com/pages/embalm-better
Follow Lauren @thebitchinmortician
Follow Ben @thefuneralcast
Follow Damon @drdamondelacruz
Follow Frigid Fluid @frigidfluid
Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment
https://frigidfluid.com/
Listen to the Sing for Science episode
http://sidestagemagazine.com/hear-korns-jonathan-davis-mary-roach-talk-embalming-techniques-autopsies-more-on-sing-for-science/
Check out the video games:
Idle Mortician
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/idle-mortician/id1602635848
The Mortuary Assistant
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295920/The_Mortuary_Assistant/
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29min
March 13, 2023 8. Stay at (Funeral) Home Moms with Amanda and Dana Part 2
In part two of this two-part episode, Amanda and Dana share their advice for mothers new to funeral service and how male colleagues can be more supportive.
Register for and find upcoming continuing education
https://frigidfluid.com/pages/embalm-better
Follow Ben @thefuneralcast
Follow Amanda @amek_graphics
Follow Frigid Fluid @frigidfluid
Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment
https://frigidfluid.com/
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27min
March 13, 2023 7. Stay at (Funeral) Home Moms with Amanda and Dana Part 1
In part one of this two-part episode Amanda and Dana share their stories and offer advice about motherhood in funeral service.
Register for and find upcoming continuing education
https://frigidfluid.com/pages/embalm-better
Follow Ben @thefuneralcast
Follow Amanda @amek_graphics
Follow Frigid Fluid @frigidfluid
Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment
https://frigidfluid.com/
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25min
March 13, 2023 6. Hunter Brothers with Damon de la Cruz
Damon and Ben share stories and thoughts about historical figures John and William Hunter.
Register for and find upcoming continuing education
https://frigidfluid.com/pages/embalm-better
Follow Ben @thefuneralcast
Follow Damon @drdamondelacruz
Follow Frigid Fluid @frigidfluid
Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment
https://frigidfluid.com/
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31min

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How many episodes does The Funeralcast have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

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