Undertaking: The Podcast

Brian joins Ryan on a dawn walk around the country cemetery where Ryan's father is laid to rest. A little local folklore is shared while the guys discuss the topics of the day.

Funeral service is often polished and presented and a well-oiled service business. The struggles undertakers' face are often over-looked and recently both Brian and Ryan have been noticing a pattern.

And Brian makes a friend with a wrong-number texter.

Today's show is sponsored by AP Lazer and SuperNova International.

On the beach in Cancun, Mexico, Brian ponders the topics of the Embalm Beter Conference with his friends Nelson Sanchez and Dr. Damon de la Cruz from Frigid Fluid.

Learn more about Frigid and watch for announcements for next years' conference at https://frigidfluid.com/

Today's show is supported by National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation. Learn more at: https://www.natlmortuaryshipping.com/

Pressing Brian on the tough topics generally whispered about in funeral service, Micah concludes his discussion with Brian.

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Micah Truman, host of "The Dirt" on the Undertaking: The Podcast Network, starts a conversation with Brian Waters about the struggles of being an undertaker and together they confront some uncomfortable topics facing funeral professionals everywhere. The completion of the conversation will air later today.

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Brian uncovers a funeral fundraising scam that is happening not just locally, but nationally. In the second half of the show, Brian phones random boothmates on the trade show floor of the Indiana convention. Bonus: A special guest host from the UPC Network, makes a contribution to the cause.

Today's show is supported by:

The Wilbert Group

Hilton Funeral Supply

In memory of Todd Van Beck, Todd Harra, undertaker and author, sits behind the mic to pay tribute to our mentor, as he concluded the story of the funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.

Thank you, TVB.

And thank you Todd Harra.

As Brian prepares to travel to Iowa for the funeral of Todd Van Beck, he stops to share an update and a story about plans and how they get turned upside down. As the number of Isaac Ball Fellows in Indiana grows, so does the value, purpose and benefit of the association. Hear how undertakers in Indiana are creating something different.

Today's show is supported by Memory Share - LiveStreaming Services for Undertakers.

The show is live and we are on the floor. Come on down.

Today's show is supported by Express Funeral Funding, Butler Coach, Matthews Aurora and Hilton Funeral Supply.

Brie Smith of Return Home hosts this episode of The Dirt on the Undertaking: The Podcast Network. Her guest, funeral director on the island, Lisa Devereau.

Learn more about Lisa Devereau at Island Funeral Service

Connect with host Brie Smith and Return Home here

Today's show is sponsored by Garfield Refining