DeathPhobic

Paul L Moss

Providing content and information regarding the death care industry and the importance of preplanning for death.  

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    The Bucket List

    Send us Fan Mail You are going to die. What's on your list? Most people hear "bucket list" and think of skydiving or a trip to Italy. But the idea underneath it is older and heavier than that. A bucket list is what happens when a person finally accepts that their time is limited and decides what it should be spent on. This episode we look at where the phrase comes from, what a bucket list is really for, and why facing your mortality is the fastest way to find out what matters to you. We also talk about why the people who live most fully are often the ones who think about death most honestly. In this episode: What a bucket list is, and where the term comes fromThe philosophy behind it: death as a deadline that clarifiesWhy most lists are about things, and the best ones are about people and experiencesThe regrets people voice at the end of life, and what they can teach you nowHow to start your own list this weekYour homework: Write down three things you would regret not doing. Then pick one and put a date on it. Death Phobic Instagram @deathphobicpodcast Join the Operator Standard Movement - Personal Excellence is the Ultimate Rebellion https://opstrk.com/c/c474802bMzU4NzoxOTIy.  Phorm Energy. https://1stphorm.com/products/phorm-energy/?a_aid=mr6frwjwfkwbs

    The Bucket List

  2. Sep 28

    Selecting the right Funeral Home

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 6: Choosing the Right Funeral Home Choosing a funeral home is a big decision, and it's usually made at the worst possible time. Paul shares the best advice his mentor ever gave him, then walks through what to look for and what to ask. In this episode: •Key factors: price transparency, services, reputation, licensing, ownership, on-site vs. outsourced cremation, and pre-planning •Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule, including the General Price List •Buying a casket or urn from a third party •Red flags to watch for •Questions to ask before you commit Get the General Price List, compare two or three homes, and pay attention to how they answer. Follow, rate and review to help the show grow. Instagram @deathphobicpodcast Join the Operator Standard Movement - Personal Excellence is the Ultimate Rebellion https://opstrk.com/c/c474802bMzU4NzoxOTIy.  Phorm Energy. https://1stphorm.com/products/phorm-energy/?a_aid=mr6frwjwfkwbs

    Selecting the right Funeral Home

  3. Sep 15

    The Conversation

    Send us Fan Mail There’s a conversation almost nobody has. Not because they don’t think about it — they do, at two in the morning, staring at the ceiling. They don’t have it because saying it out loud makes it real. And once it’s real, you have to actually decide something. Today we’re having that conversation — the one about final arrangements. Not the mechanics of caskets or cremation. The harder part: how you actually sit down with the people you love — your spouse, your kids, your parents — and talk about what happens when you’re gone. Because silence isn’t protecting anyone. It’s just moving the weight from your shoulders to theirs, at the worst possible moment to carry it. Instagram @deathphobicpodcast Join the Operator Standard Movement - Personal Excellence is the Ultimate Rebellion https://opstrk.com/c/c474802bMzU4NzoxOTIy.  Phorm Energy. https://1stphorm.com/products/phorm-energy/?a_aid=mr6frwjwfkwbs

    The Conversation

  4. Sep 2

    Preplanning > Prepaying

    Send us Fan Mail Preplanning vs. Prepaying Most people think “planning ahead” for a funeral means paying for it now. It doesn’t have to. In this episode, we break down the real difference between preplanning and prepaying — how you can lock in your wishes without locking up your money — and why the funeral industry so often pushes prepayment instead of the planning conversation that actually matters. Thanks for Listening! Please Share the Show Instagram @deathphobicpodcast Join the Operator Standard Movement - Personal Excellence is the Ultimate Rebellion https://opstrk.com/c/c474802bMzU4NzoxOTIy.  Phorm Energy. https://1stphorm.com/products/phorm-energy/?a_aid=mr6frwjwfkwbs

    Preplanning > Prepaying

  5. Aug 17

    The Disposition of your Remains

    Send us Fan Mail In Today's episode I begin with some education regarding the choices you have when making the decision regarding the disposition of your remains. Thanks for Listening! Please Share the Show Instagram @deathphobicpodcast Join the Operator Standard Movement - Personal Excellence is the Ultimate Rebellion https://opstrk.com/c/c474802bMzU4NzoxOTIy.  Phorm Energy. https://1stphorm.com/products/phorm-energy/?a_aid=mr6frwjwfkwbs

    The Disposition of your Remains

  6. Aug 2

    No One is Immune

    Send us Fan Mail If you are listening to my podcast for the first time Id advise you to listen to episode 1.  It is the foundation.  In this episode I give you my views on death and a bit about me; why I decided to pursue a career of caring for the dead.   Thanks for listening! Instagram @deathphobicpodcast Join the Operator Standard Movement - Personal Excellence is the Ultimate Rebellion https://opstrk.com/c/c474802bMzU4NzoxOTIy.  Phorm Energy. https://1stphorm.com/products/phorm-energy/?a_aid=mr6frwjwfkwbs

    No One is Immune

  7. Jul 20

    You are going to Die

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the 1st Episode of Death Phobic.  This is the basis of every episode moving forward.  You are going to die and until you realize this and except it as reality I cant help you.  Thanks for listening! Instagram @deathphobicpodcast Join the Operator Standard Movement - Personal Excellence is the Ultimate Rebellion https://opstrk.com/c/c474802bMzU4NzoxOTIy.  Phorm Energy. https://1stphorm.com/products/phorm-energy/?a_aid=mr6frwjwfkwbs

    You are going to Die
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Providing content and information regarding the death care industry and the importance of preplanning for death.  

Information

  • Creator
    Paul L Moss
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 DeathPhobic
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