Life and Times of Todd Van Beck

Todd Van Beck

Listen to Todd Van Beck recount his many trials and tribulations of his life dedicated to funeral service.

  1. Episode 1

    Beginnings in Iowa

    In this episode, Todd recalls his memories of his mother, grandmother and Mrs. Norton’s funeral.

    25 min

  2. Episode 5

    Ambulance Services operated by Funeral Homes

    In this episode, Todd explains the commonplace of ambulance services operated by funeral homes. He debunks the myth of the “conflict of interest” skepticism held by the “funeral illiterate” plus as usual Todd shares some specific stories of this time of his career.

    29 min

  3. Episode 6

    Going to Mortuary College at the New England Institute

    In this episode, Todd tells the story of how getting rejected from one mortuary college led him to the New England Institute of Mortuary Science which introduced him to one of the most important people in his life. Plus, hear about his dad’s initial thoughts on receiving notification that Todd made the Dean’s List.

    23 min

  4. Episode 7

    The Style & Kindness of Alfred B. Marsh

    In this episode, Todd relives the friendship and mentorship of a competing funeral director, Alfred B. Marsh while in New England – from Todd’s assistance being rejected by the church ladies to Mr. Marsh passing on one family’s appreciation to Todd for his restorative artistry.

    19 min

  5. Episode 8

    The Rev. Dr. Edgar N. Jackson – One Person Can Change Your Life

    In this episode, Todd fondly remembers his introduction to, getting to know and his friendship with Dr. Jackson. Todd also recalls the confrontation with Jackson that forever changed the course of Todd’s life.

    28 min

  6. Episode 9

    Unbelievable Stories from the Ambulance Service

    In this episode, Todd eerily ponders the happenings of two ambulance calls that left him speechless.

    31 min

  7. Episode 10

    From Graduation in Boston to Deputy Coroner in Wyoming to Funeral Home Owner in Iowa

    In this episode, Todd takes us on the journey from his graduation, to attending his first NFDA Convention and meeting his next employers from a funeral home in Wyoming and finishes with the opportunity to purchase his own funeral home in Iowa.

    34 min

  8. Episode 11

    How To Be An Unsuccessful Funeral Home Owner by TVB

    In this episode, Todd explains how his arrogance got in the way of being a successful funeral home owner. If you own a funeral home, don’t do what Todd did.

    28 min
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