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Funeral Boss Inc.

Funeral Boss Inc.

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/funeralbossinc/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/funeralbossinc/subscribe With a long career in Death Care, we learned that there are 3 sides to every death story, The Funeral Directors, The Families & The Decedents and you wouldn't believe whose side gets left out the most. Funeral Boss Inc. brings you the best REAL Funeral stories that will keep you on your toes and bring you some laughs, tears & some oh no they didn't moments! We also will have insightful interviews with both Industry Professionals & Families who have suffered a loss and we will be bringing Outsider and Insider opinions on Death to the table.
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Oct 18, 202323:34
Mortuary Monday - Kayleigh Edwards

Mortuary Monday - Kayleigh Edwards

Welcome to the Funeral Boss Inc. Podcast, where we have the pleasure of hosting Kayleigh Edwards, a dedicated student at PIMS. She graciously opens up about her path into the funeral industry, her balancing act between school and home, and courageously shares a deeply personal encounter with loss. Kayleigh's story is sure to provide a wealth of inspiration, making this episode an absolute must-listen.


Links mentioned in the podcast:

IG @kayleighedwardsembalmer


Oct 16, 202331:12
Mortuary Monday - Sarah Schultz

Mortuary Monday - Sarah Schultz

We are joined today on Funeral Boss Inc. Podcast by Sarah Schultz, a new Mortuary Scienece Graduate and long time Funeral Boss Inc. follower. Sarah shares all about her career journey, school, homelife and we even get into where she took her graduation pics at a local haunted oddities shop! You wont want to miss this episode.




Sep 20, 202330:02
Brianne Scott - Autopsy Technician
Aug 25, 202325:15
A Booty to Die for

A Booty to Die for

Welcome, Funeral Bosses! Join us as we kick off Season 4 of our podcast. In this episode, we delve into a captivating funeral tale titled "A Booty to Die For." Discover the story of a young woman who attends an underground party in her community, seeking a cosmetic procedure with tragic consequences. Tune in to unravel the intriguing details of this unforgettable event.

Jul 06, 202307:56
Pet Aftercare
Jun 14, 202335:55
Mortuary Monday From Embalmer to Autopsy Tech - John Grzyb

Mortuary Monday From Embalmer to Autopsy Tech - John Grzyb

Welcome to another episode of "Mortuary Monday," where we delve into the intriguing world of death care professionals. In today's episode, we have a fascinating guest joining us: John Grzyb, who has journeyed from being an embalmer to becoming an autopsy technician. John will be sharing his unique perspective on the funeral industry, his experiences as an embalmer, and the remarkable transition he made into his current career.


During our conversation, we'll explore the evolving work culture within the industry, shedding light on the changes John has witnessed firsthand. He'll also impart some invaluable techniques he has developed, honoring his fellow embalmers who may encounter one of his cases for embalming.


Furthermore, John will enlighten us about the most common causes of death he encounters in his role as an autopsy technician. His firsthand knowledge will provide us with a deeper understanding of the complex and often mysterious realm of mortality.


And of course, prepare yourself for a captivating story as John shares a memorable case that caught him off guard with its vivid and unexpected twists. You won't want to miss the colorful surprise that awaits us.


So, sit back, relax, and join us as we embark on this thought-provoking journey with John Grzyb on this episode of "Mortuary Monday."

Jun 12, 202301:01:36
Big on quotas but not employee safety?

Big on quotas but not employee safety?

We are joined today on Funeral Boss Inc. Podcast by Iris who worked for one of the largest funeral corporations in our industry. We discuss some very extreme funeral service experiences in her workplace that included stabbing, physical altercations, gun violence and how the employer failed to address these issues or create a safety plan for the staff. Have you experienced violence in the workplace? You are not alone.

Links mentioned in the podcast:Follow Iris on IG: @iristhewise


Jun 07, 202335:37
Mortuary Monday - Monica La Vita

Mortuary Monday - Monica La Vita

Welcome to the Funeral Boss Inc. Podcast, where today we have the pleasure of hosting Monica La Vita, a duly licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer based in Boston, MA. During our conversation, we delve into Monica's unwavering passion for embalming, her preferred products, valuable advice for both seasoned and novice embalmers, and an unforgettable case where she performed a remarkable reconstruction.



Jun 05, 202352:55
Death is Everything
May 31, 202331:11
Mortuary Monday - Samantha Vanden
May 29, 202344:46
Gathered here today with Chase from Gather
May 26, 202329:33
Pediatric Bereavement

Pediatric Bereavement

We are joined today on Funeral Boss Inc. Podcast by Amanda Sahali a Pediatric Bereavement Coordinator, we discuss stages of grief, when bereavement support is offered to families, how to care for yourself when working in Death Care and one of the most memorable stories in her career of a 7-year-old patient.


Links mentioned in the podcast:

Scene from Sonic movie https://youtu.be/n4nCogCrf5M



May 24, 202326:17
Mortuary Monday Feature - Kris Rhodea
May 22, 202330:17
Paranormal Activity in Death Care (Year 3)

Paranormal Activity in Death Care (Year 3)

Hey Funeral Bosses! Spooky season is not over just yet why? Because Death Care feels like Halloween 365. Tune in to listen to our yearly episode of Paranormal Activity in Death Care, real stories shared by our very own colleagues. Let us know if you would like a part 2! 

Nov 06, 202213:38
Happy 3rd Birthday Funeral Boss Inc.

Happy 3rd Birthday Funeral Boss Inc.

Today is our 3rd Birthday! Thank you for your continued support from the very beginning to the bright future ahead. Tune in to hear some fun insights on the past few years and our very big thanks to you all.

Aug 01, 202211:38
The Meme Scene

The Meme Scene

Long Hiatus is over! Tune in to listen to a NEW podcast episode with all of your favorite Death Care Meme creators! Mortician Memes, The Funeral Life, Open Casket Culture & Funeral.Memes. We discuss a variety of topics such as Social Media, The Funeral Industry, Recovering from the Pandemic and much more.

Make sure to follow all pages on social media for some laughs and gasps! 

Mortician_Memes (@mortician_memes)

The Funeral Life 🃏 (@thefunerallife) 

Open Casket Culture (@opencasketculture)

Funeral.Memes @funeral.memes

Jun 10, 202246:35
Death Negative

Death Negative

I joined the Hospice Industry recently, listen to this episode to hear my feelings of the Death Positive movement and how my feelings went to Death Negative after helping some devasted families and their realities when it came to Death acceptance. 

Oct 15, 202125:30
Why is the Funeral Industry sooo 1989?

Why is the Funeral Industry sooo 1989?

What is the Funeral Industry so behind compared to other industries like Tech, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail? etc. hear what our followers had to share on Instagram Open Topic. 

Oct 15, 202121:28
WWII Veterans wishes thrown out the window

WWII Veterans wishes thrown out the window

A WWII Veteran was so concerned about his preneed being in order that he visits the Funeral Home for years checking and adding notes just so that his family would not have to worry about anything when the time came. The day finally comes, he passes away and all his wishes are thrown out the window by the legal next of kin. 



May 26, 202111:48
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

The COVID-19 pandemic brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA dedicated to help families ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. In this episode, I'll talk about some of the experiences fellow Last Responders have shared with how they are helping the families in their communities impacted by Covid-19 deaths. 

I have also created a one-pager that provides info such as 

  • How families can apply
  • Contact info & Hours 
  • Documents needed 
  • What will FEMA cover

If you would like a copy feel free to email funeralbossinc@gmail.com and we will get that right over to you!  

May 19, 202110:45
iPhone Secrets to the Grave?

iPhone Secrets to the Grave?

I am put in a predicament when a wife wants access to her deceased husband's iPhone. Listen to find out if we got the protected iPhone unlocked. Will she get to see what was in there or did he take his secrets to the Grave?
May 12, 202106:42
Death at Retirement

Death at Retirement

A long-time married couple saves every penny they can so that they can enjoy life once they retire. After 25 years of hard work, the day finally comes! Find out what happened next.




May 05, 202107:05
Last Episode of 2020 - Best & Worst gifts from families

Last Episode of 2020 - Best & Worst gifts from families

As the year comes to an end I want to wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season & a Happy New Year! This episode includes 2 of my most memorable stories of families who gave me the best and worst gifts everrr, you wont believe what they were! If you can top these gifts make sure to  share with us and tell us what you think. 

Dec 17, 202028:38
Marsha

Marsha

A trans woman named Marsha passes away and her son refuses to honor her wishes of being buried as a woman. I also cover the update on the trans Funeral Director from Michigan who was fired and later sued her employer, a transgender landmark case for the Funeral Industry. 


Read the article from Connecting Directors here: 

https://connectingdirectors.com/58167-harris-transgender-case-modest-settlement-immeasurable-impact?utm_source=thedailyhearse&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12092020&utm_content=article-block-title



Dec 09, 202007:12
I need his gold teeth!

I need his gold teeth!

I received a special request from a wife to remove the gold teeth in her deceased husband's mouth and she would not take No for an answer find out what happens to those shiny chompers!

Nov 18, 202012:19
Elvis's Sister has left the building

Elvis's Sister has left the building

A huge Elvis fan passes away, he leaves behind an envelope with his wishes for a top of the line funeral along with a life insurance policy to cover the funeral fit for The King of Rock'n Roll himself a whopping $25,000.00!  You will never guess who the beneficiary is and what happens next. 

Nov 11, 202017:34
Paranormal Activity in Death Care

Paranormal Activity in Death Care

Have you ever experienced Paranormal Activity? How about in the workplace? or even better how about at the Funeral Home or Cemetery! 

Listen to this special spooky Halloween episode and hear real life experiences from Death Care Professionals and their experiences with Paranormal Activity in the workplace.  

A special thank you to our Guests Amanda from Canada and Natalie from Colorado for joining us! 

Oct 28, 202030:28
The Funeral Life

The Funeral Life

With 12 thousand followers and over 400 pieces of content on social media we get to hear the voice behind the hit meme page The Funeral Life.  Learn about what inspired the start of the meme page dedicated to those in Death Care and what keeps the daily laughs coming. You'll hear the pros, the cons, the reason he needs to be anonymous and the hot water moments associated to running such a large social media platform. The Funeral Life also shares one of his most memorable Funeral stories and details about the recent passing of his father. 


Thank you The Funeral Life for being a guest on the podcast! It is truly appreciated my friend.

Make sure to follow @thefunerallife on Instagram 

Use promo code: funerallife20 for 20% off 

www.funeralbossinc.com

Oct 21, 202035:15
Self-Care for Death Care Professionals with Joel Anthony The Grave Woman

Self-Care for Death Care Professionals with Joel Anthony The Grave Woman

We are joined by Joel Anthony The Grave Woman she shares information on her new journey with teaching courses full time and we talk about her course Self-Care for Death Care Professionals it was created for those of you at any and all stages of education or professional careers who are experiencing burn out and unable to connect in a healthy and productive manner with yourselves and the world around you. You give so much of your time, energy, and essence (maybe too much) to everyone else and need help caring for yourself again.


Connect with Joel Anthony The Grave Woman 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegravewoman/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqGB5A2Q7Q1epYkFdJETeA

Website: https://www.thegravewoman.com/


Other Courses Available: 

Many of the courses are APFSP certified for Continued Education Credit, class schedules are flexible and are hosted online for your convenience. 

Register at www.thegravewoman.com/courses

Mortuary School: Your Comprehensive Guide for Getting Started

How to Interview Like A Death Care Pro 

You Finished Mortuary Now What 

Racism in Death Care: Confronting Bias, Ignorance and Prejudice created in collaboration with Anita Pollard Grant

Cultural Competency: Black Hair and Skin Care for Funeral Professionals 


Oct 07, 202023:08
180 Miles to Support Mortuary Science Students and Funeral Professionals

180 Miles to Support Mortuary Science Students and Funeral Professionals

Nelson Sanchez from Fridgid Fluid Company joins on to share how he is going to help support our Nonprofit with a 30 day challenge and fundraiser!


The  Funeral Boss Nonprofit Foundation was created with the Goal to Support,
Sponsor & Nurture Growth!

Our Nonprofit is dedicated to assisting Mortuary Science Students and Funeral
Professionals with the cost of Textbooks , Educational Courses & Career
Development Events.

Our Angel fund is dedicated to assisting At-Need families who have suffered the
loss of a child and are unable to pay for Funeral Expenses.

We thank you for the support in growing our Nonprofit, because of your
generosity we can continue to reach and assist the ones who need us on a
larger scale.

You can donate to our Gofundme campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-boss-nonprofit-foundation-fundraiser?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1


A Special Thank you to Nelson for his pledge to help us in raising funds!
Email: nsanchez@frigidfluid.com
IG: @donfrigid

Sep 30, 202030:08
To be Remembered or Nahhh

To be Remembered or Nahhh

In this episode I discuss final wishes and how impactful your memory is to the ones who love you. I also share the results of a survey that told me how I will be remembered when I die. Take the survey yourself with the link below

https://www.quizony.com/how-will-you-be-remembered-after-death/index.html




Mug I mention in this episode (Closed Casket Open Bar)

https://wal-mort.com/collections/coffee-break/products/closed-casket-open-bar-color-changing-mug

Sep 16, 202004:36
Funeral Boss Nonprofit Foundation

Funeral Boss Nonprofit Foundation

Diving into Month 2 of the podcast a Huge Thank You to all of our listeners! On this episode find out why a Mother abandoned her baby who passed away and how that helped inspire the start of the Funeral Boss Nonprofit Foundation.
Sep 09, 202007:31
Greed got the last Smile

Greed got the last Smile

A Mother anticipated her children's greed to the family fortune after her death, find out how she gave their greed the last smile. 


Sep 02, 202007:18
Itchy was the case that they gave me

Itchy was the case that they gave me

Have you ever heard of a lice infestation? Not just a case of lice but a full infestation, welp hop on this podcast to hear about this case. If you are a Funeral Professional and know what could help with a case like this share on our instagram!

www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/treatment.html
Aug 26, 202007:12
Double D's

Double D's

Just how crazy can a Funeral Family's request be? Double D crazy! Listen to one of the most outrageous requests of my career
Aug 19, 202009:31
Beloved Mother

Beloved Mother

A sweet lady who I helped in the past is killed by someone close to her and there is an unexpected turn of events with the funds needed to pay for her funeral expenses.  

Aug 11, 202008:21
WELCOME TO FUNERAL BOSS INC. PODCAST - TRAILER
Aug 09, 202001:07