The Funeralcast

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.

  1. −4 D

    91. Graceful Arrangements with Effie Anolik

    When Effie's dad died in 2018, she had no idea what to do other than Google "how to plan a funeral." Her journey led her to start Afterword a company that has now expanded into AI assisted funeral arrangements that earned them the 2025 National Funeral Directors Association Innovation Award. Schedule a demo of Grace AI Email me bschmidt@frigidfluid.com Follow @thefuneralcast Follow @frigidfluid Be sure to rate and review the show!

    37 min

  2. 28 APR.

    90. Tending to Your Headstone with Artem Manilov

    Did you know there is an Uber-style app for headstone restornation and repair? Us either! Ben interviews Artem Manilov founder of the the Tending app that families can use to fix up their distant headstones, and others can pick up some gig work! Be sure to rate and review the show! Email me with your comments! Bschmidt@frigidfluid.com  Register for The Fluid Forum Find the Tending app

    30 min

  3. 22 APR.

    Funeralcast Fastcast 22APR2026

    On this episode; a preview of current and upcoming Funeralcast interviews, hot takes on celebrity death doulas and the future of mortuary schools plus find out where the Frigid Fleet will be in May. Email me your thoughts bschmidt@frigidfluid.com

    8 min

  4. 14 APR.

    89. Cradle of Coaches with The Mazzarella Family

    Hearses are a signature symbol of funeral service. Ben is joined by the Mazzarella Family to discuss the birth and evolution of the hearse in Ohio, also known as "The Cradle of Coaches." Please rate and review the show! Email me with your comments! Bschmidt@frigidfluid.com  Visit American Coach Sales Website Watch American Coach Sales on YouTube Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment

    56 min

  5. 9 APR.

    Funeralcast Fastcast 09APR2026

    In this first epidsode of The Funeralcast Fastcast, we spotlight a powerful conversation on the history of Black funeral directing with Professor Edwin Jackson, explore what Ohio’s “Cradle of Coaches” means with the Mazzarella family, and break down one of the biggest conversations in mortuary education right now — the transition of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science into Xavier University. Plus, we highlight where to find the Frigid Fleet this month and share an In Case You Missed It featuring Jennifer Lares’ new role with Funeral Service Insider and a must-read article on Colorado funeral regulations. Email me at bschmidt@frigidfluid.com

    7 min

  6. 31 MARS

    88. The History of Black Funeral Directors with Edwin Jackson

    Edwin Jackson is a licensed funeral director and professor who has been working to better all of our understanding of the contribution that African American funeral directors have made to funeral service history. Listen to Edwin share their incredible stories. Email Ben bschmidt@frigidfluid.com Follow @thefuneralcast Visit the Multicultural Death and Grief Care Academy Edwin's reccomended reading list To Serve the Living: Funeral Directors and the African American Way of Death by Suzanne E. Smith   Passed On: African American Mourning Stories, A Memorial by Karla F.C. Holloway Black Titan: A. G. Gaston and the Making of a Black American Millionaire by Carol Jenkins    Dissertation- Undertakings: The Politics of African-American Funeral Directing by Christopher Leevy Johnson

    54 min

  7. 17 MARS

    87. FDOTY 2025 with Sam James

    Ever wonder how someone becomes Funeral Director of the Year? Us too! Ben sits down with Sam James, owner of James Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC who also happens to be American Funeral Director’s Funeral Director of the Year 2025.  Please rate and review the show! Email me with your questions bschmidt@frigidfluid.comFollow Ben @thefuneralcast   Visit James Funeral Home’s Website   Follow James Funeral Home on Facebook Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment

    51 min

  8. 3 MARS

    86. Modern Mummification with Summum

    Modern mummification is very rare but very possible. The members of the Summum religious philosophy have a plan and procedure in place for members of their group who have already signed up for it. Ben talks with two licensed funeral directors, Bernie Aua and Ron Temu who have been members of of Summum since its beginnings.  Please remember to rate and review the show! Email me with your questions bschmidt@frigidfluid.com Visit Summum's website Follow Ben @TheFuneralcast Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment

    51 min
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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.

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  • Skapad av
    Ben Schmidt
  • Aktiva år
    2023 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    95
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
  • Copyright
    © Ben Schmidt
  • Programmets webbplats
    The Funeralcast

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