About this podcast
A Funeral Podcast. Meet the legends who shaped deathcare.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 22 episodes
- John Heald, VP of Business Development at Park Lawn · 1 h 4 min · Episode 21In this episode of PodCasket, we sit down with John Heald, a veteran of the death care profession whose career spans from running a startup funeral home with his twin brother to…
- Chris Johnson CEO of Sepio Guard · 1 h 32 min · Episode 20In this episode of PodCasket, host Curtis Funk sits down with Chris Johnson, co-founder of Sepio Guard. From playing Division 1 collegiate baseball at BYU and facing future Major…
- Nadira Baddeliyanage, Executive Director of ICCFA · 1 h 1 min · Episode 19Curtis sits down with Nadira Baddeliyanage, Executive Director of the ICCFA, to explore her journey from Sri Lanka to leading the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral…
- Cameron Black, Chief Preneed Distribution Officer · 56 min · Episode 18Curtis sits down with Cameron Black, Chief Preneed Distribution Officer at NGL, to talk about the path that led him into the funeral profession and the experiences that shaped…
- Welton Hong, Founder of Ring Ring Marketing · 1 h 2 min · Episode 17In this episode, Curtis Funk sits down with Welton Hong, the founder of Ring Ring Marketing, to dive into his fascinating career path, from his early days in tech with Intel, Sun…
- David McComb, President and CEO of Inman Shipping Worldwide · 1 h 10 min · Episode 16This episode features a conversation between Curtis Funk and David McComb on the evolving funeral service profession. They reflect on lessons learned from business challenges…
- Bob Gordon, CLCA President and CEO · 1 h 17 min · Episode 15Join Curtis for a candid conversation with Bob Gordon—CEO of Cypress Lawn and ICCFA board president—on growing up on a 100-acre cemetery, building a purpose-driven culture…
- Jamie Meredith, Executive Vice President of C&J · 1 h 32 min · Episode 14In this episode, Curtis Funk sits down with Jamie Meredith, a long-time leader in funeral service and insurance funding. Jamie shares his journey from growing up in Louisiana to…
- Lisa Baue, Founder and CEO of Funeral Women Lead · 1 h 32 min · Episode 13In this episode, Curtis Funk talks with Lisa Baue a funeral director, coach, and founder of Funeral Women Lead. Lisa shares how her early experiences in a family-run funeral home…
- Thomas Parmalee, Founder of FuneralVision.com · 1 h 9 min · Episode 12In this conversation, Curtis Funk and Thomas Parmalee discuss the complexities of life, loss, and the evolving landscape of the death care industry. They explore Thomas's journey…
- Christine Pepper, CEO of NFDA · 1 h 25 min · Episode 11In this conversation, Curtis Funk interviews Christine Pepper, exploring her journey from her childhood in Germany to her impactful career at the National Funeral Directors…
- Jimmy Lucas, Owner/Funeral Director at Lucas Funeral Homes · 1 h 23 min · Episode 10In this episode of PodCasket, Curtis Funk sits down with Jimmy Lucas—funeral director, family man, and all-around great storyteller—for a candid conversation that spans…
- Buddy Phaneuf, President and Funeral Director at Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium · 1 h 11 min · Episode 9In this episode of PodCasket, Curtis Funk sits down with Buddy Phaneuf, a funeral industry leader known for pushing boundaries in deathcare. From revolutionizing online cremation…
- Kris Seale, Funeral Directors Life CEO · 1 h 20 min · Episode 8In this episode, Curtis Funk sits down with Kris Seale, a leader in the funeral profession with nearly 40 years of experience. Kris shares his journey from growing up in a…
- Ryan Thogmartin, Disrupt Media · 1 h 41 min · Episode 7In this episode, Ryan Thogmartin and Curtis Funk dive into the fascinating, unexpected paths that led them into the world of death care. From Curtis's random encounter at a…
- Thomas Anderson, Sports Entrepreneur, Funeral Director, and Industry Journalist · 1 h 2 min · Episode 6Tune into this PodCakset episode, where Curtis Funk interviews Thomas Anderson, a fourth-generation funeral director and entrepreneur with a remarkable background in both the…
- Kenn Peterson, Vice President at NGL · 1 h 13 min · Episode 5In this insightful episode, we sit down with Kenn Peterson, a true legend in the death care industry, to explore his fascinating journey. Starting as a fitness specialist at…
- Ellery Bowker, Aftercare.com CEO and Founder · 1 h 1 min · Episode 4In this insightful episode, Curtis Funk sits down with Ellery Bowker, a seasoned entrepreneur with deep roots in the funeral industry. Ellery shares his fascinating journey from…
- Jake Johnson, President and CEO of Johnson Consulting Group · 56 min · Episode 3In this episode of PodCasket, host Curtis Funk sits down with Jake Johnson, an influential figure in the funeral service industry. Jake shares his unique insights into how…
- The Founder of Foresight, Dan Isard · 53 min · Episode 2In this episode of PodCasket, host Curtis Funk sits down with Dan Isard, a financial expert and consultant who has significantly shaped the funeral service industry. Dan shares…
