Member Talks! by WA. State Funeral Directors Association

As we sit in Las Vegas looking over the strip, we want to share the upcoming WSFDA Professional Women's Conference with you.  To find out more email us at Director@wsfda.org

Today we sit down with Heather Welborne from All Her Friends Are Dead. Heather shares a little bit about what she will be talking about at the  WSFDA Professional Women's Conference. This event will be on March 11, 2023.

Why hire a funeral professional if you can simply buy a funeral from a funeral amateur?  What is the difference? Discover what the differences are on #MemberTalks! by WSFDA

No Funeral For Me! You ever hear those words said? What are people really saying to you when they say no funeral?  Today we sit down with Corey Gaffney of The Gaffney Group to discuss the possible outcome of not having …

Today we sit down with Michael Dixson the founder and Executive Director of Funeral Service Peer Support.

Michael shares with us the importance of mental health support in the funeral profession and where to turn for …

Welcome to 2023! This year we are talking about funeral service, families, and paramotoring. And that is all just in this episode. Be sure to watch @davidbradley18 to see what we are talking about.

As we end our 3rd season of MemberTalks! we welcome to the podcast Mr. Todd Reinholt from Life Celebrants International. Todd joins us to talk about …

We Wish you all a very  Merry Christmas! and a very Joyful New Year.

Be sure to join us next week as we kick off Season 4 of MemberTalks! by the …

Medical Assistance in Dying (aka Death with Dignity) is the topic of today's new podcast.  We sat down with End of Life Washington to discuss the topic of medical assistance in dying. What is it? Is it legal? How does …

Today we sit down with Neil Hubbard AKA Seattle's Bagpiper.  Neil talks with us about the history of bagpipes and why they are so popular at funerals …

If you put your mind to it, Nothing can stop you from starting your own mortuary.  Meet Diane Achord from eCare Mortuary on today's brand New episode of #MemberTalks!

We are on location at the WA. State Veterans Ceremony for the Forgotten Heroes ceremony in which 130+ urns of unclaimed Veteran's cremated remains are being inurned.  We were honored to bring these Heroes home.

The WSFDA is hosting the First Annual WA. State Women's Funeral Professionals Conference and we want you to be apart of it.  Check out this week's episode of #MemberTalks! to hear more.

Are there really four Olympic swimming pools of formaldehyde dumbed into the ground each year by funeral service? Is Formaldehyde really that bad? …

Today we talk with Christine Dziedzic of missumuch.com. Missumuch is a team dedicated to the creation of global awareness of healing activities that are individualized and uniquely support all people who are …

Today we talk with Michelle Crandle from Life Expressions and James Montgomery from OneRoom. Both Michelle and James attended their first WA. State DeathCare Convention back in September and we had the opportunity to …

What do Plot Box and Clearpoint Bank have in common? They were both supplier sponsors at the 2022mWA. State DeathCare Professionals Convention.  Take a listen to see what they have to say.

Have you ever wanted a certified therapy dog at your funeral home? Meet Julie Case of Ultimate Canine Training.  Julie joins us to talk about …

Let's meet long-time #WSFDA member, Pete Cameron.  Also stopping by the #Membertalks! mic today is Blake Smith from Everything After. As it turns out, Everything After has been nominated to receive the 2022 NFDA …

Chuck Ferris from Eternitys Touch joins us today to discuss their unique and exclusive fingerprint jewelry options for funeral service professionals.  Check it out of #MemberTalks!

Today we sit down with the Death Care Collective to discuss the importance of women in funeral service.  It all began when 3 women decided to start …

We dip back into the 2022 WA State DeathCare Professionals Convention vault and meet two local Inland Empire companies working hard to serve funeral …

Lasting Eulogies is a brand new WA. State company that helps Funeral Directors, Families, and Clergy write great eulogies for loved ones being …

Professor Jennie Fredrickson stops by the podcast booth at the 2022 WA. State DeathCare Convention to discuss the LW Tech Gifted Body Program.  #Jointheconversation on #Membertalks! by the #WSFDA

Today we sit down for the second time with Dr. Sara Murphy and Tim McLoone to hear their thoughts on their WA State DeathCare Professionals convention.  #Jointheconversation on #Membertalks! by #WSFDA

We wanted to talk about and give you a recap of the 2022 WA. State DeathCare Professionals Convention that just ended on August 11, 2022.  Take a couple of minutes and have a listen. #WSFDA #membertalks!

On today's Episode of #Membertalks! we sit down with Jamin Mohler, CFSP.  A few hours after we recorded this episode Jamin assumed the role of …

What is a Death Doula? Today we meet Nicole Steinburg from forgetmenotdoula.com to hear about the world of Death Doulas Is the funeral profession …

Today we hear from some of the speakers who will #Jointheconversartion at the 2022 WA. State DeathCare Professionals Convention.  Check it out on #Membertalks! by the #WSFDA

Sharing your Legacy should be EASY and sharing your End-of-Life wishes should be SIMPLE.  Check out this digital safebox from Enduring Wishes

Today we sit down with Dean Lamberet of the Love Always Project. Dean shares with us Their mission of encouraging funeral preplanning as the ultimate …

We wanted to do something fun for the 4th of July Podcast.  Our board met a few days ago for a board meeting.  At the end of the meeting, we decided …

Today we sit down with Dutch Nie, Secretary of the NFDA and owner of the Nie Family Funeral Homes.  Dutch shares his path to the NFDA, What growing up in a funeral home looks like, and his upcoming trip to the WA. State …

This is the final day of interviews with students at the Funeral Service Education job fair at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

Today we sit down with four students from the Lake WA. Institute of Technology, Funeral Service Education first annual job fair. This is a great way …

We had the opportunity to attend the first-ever job fair at Lake Wash. Institute of Technology.  This was so exciting to hear from the students about …

We recently published a survey about employee retention, and what employers are looking for in new #funeralhome employees.  In today's episode, we …

What happens at your cemetery for Memorial Day?  Today we meet with T.J. from Coeur d Alene Gardens and Holley from Sunset Gardens and Einan's …

Online Mortuary School? Bachelors Degrees? Funeral Service certificates? what is going on over at LW Tech/ Funeral Service Education. Find out on …

How do I talk with my children about the death of a loved one? Will my children understand the feelings they see in others and the feelings they feel …

Should we lower the educational and licensing standards in the State of Washington in an effort of attracting more people into the funeral service …

Today we sit down with Jason Engler to talk about the history of cremation in Washington State.  Jason is a cremation historian for the National Museum of Funeral History and the cremation historian for the Cremation …

What is it like to grow up in a funeral home? Today we meet Mahala Mohler of Shaw and Sons in Yakima, WA.  Mahala sits down with us to talk about growing up in Central WA. State and growing up in a funeral home.  Have a …

In today's episode, we meet Rick Phillips of Chapel of the Valley. Rick has been a long-time supporter of the #WSFDA and has served as a board member as well as a Past President of the Association.  Rick looks back at …

Linda Findlay from Mourning Discoveries returns to #Membertalks! to talk about the definition of Aftercare.  Check it out!

Today we sit down with Lacie Webb-Jendryka from the Historic Claquato Cemetery in Claquato, WA.  Claquato Cemetery is actually older than the State …

Robin Collier from The Ash Experiment stops by #MemberTalks! to join the conversation.  We talk about what the Ash Experiment is and then shift gears …

In today's new episode of Funeral Literacy by Member Talks! we meet Pastor Dave Noll from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Spokane Valley, WA.  We look at …

In today's episode, we talk with Linda Findlay.  Linda is a co-founder of The Grief Cruises.

Tha Grief Cruises provide Daily workshops with captivating, educational grief presenters, Small group Circles of Hope specific …

We caught up with the 2021 NFDA Innovation award winner, Passare, at the NFDA International Expo. in Nashville, TN #nfdanashville.  On the way to …

Create an online legacy! Eternal Remembrance is an innovative, easy-to-use virtual memorial mobile app that creates a walk through a life lost. Eternal Remembrance is a great new product to help families cherish loved …

Have you ever been a part of crowdfunding? How about a crowdfund for a funeral facility? Do you know what croudfunding is? I didn't until now.  Return Home has started a crowdfunding investment opportunity open to the …

Nelson Sanchez AKA "Don Frigid" sat down with Member Talks! at the NFDA Convention to discuss the #embalmbetter movement.  Find out more about Frigid Fluid and at #Embalmbetter

Hey! Funeral Homeowners.  Does the thought of increasing your cash flow spark an interest in your business? Meet John with Cost Segregation Services, Inc.  He has some ways to put a little scratch back into your funeral …

We never thought we would make 100, but here it is.  The 100th Podcast from Member Talks! by the WSFDA.  Some friends of the show stopped by to …

Is the American Funeral Director really filling the ground with the equivalent of four Olympic-sized swimming pools of formaldehyde every year? Let's …

Today we meet a 20+ year friend of mine, Mr. Bart Casey of Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint, ID.  Bart joins us to talk about what it is like to serve your community while losing a close family member and serving your …

What happens when you send us a message that you just found our podcast? We put you on it. Sit back and relax as we meet Brittany Hope from South …

A published obituary can be stolen and re-published on various websites without your knowledge.  Many of those websites are using the obituary of …

On today's brand new episode of #MemberTalks! by the WSFDA we sit down with our Social Media friend, Faith Haug to discuss organ procurement and cemetery jobs.  Come #Jointheconversation. 

On today's new episode of #MemberTalks! by the WSFDA we sit down with Ryan Thogmartin from Disrupt Media. Ryan shares his thoughts on social media & the comfortable beds at Northern Quest (Venue for the …

Diamonds from ashes??? Today we sat down with the folks from Eterneva to discuss how they can make real diamonds from cremated remains and hair.  …

Where can you look for qualified funeral service professionals to fill the growing number of open positions at your location? What if you are looking for a change in location and do not know where to start looking? …

On today's brand new holiday episode, author, web host, and former editor of The Director magazine, Chris Raymond,  joins the conversation.  Chris …

There is nothing like talking with mortuary students.  They are always so full of energy and ready to take on this sometimes crazy world that we call …

Alexandra Jo is the content manager at https://partingstone.com/, She is a contributing author and researcher at https://connectingdirectors.com/ and host at the Decoding Deathcare podcast.  Alexandra stopped by …

A very good friend of the show, Barbara Kemmis, stopped by our booth at the 2021 DeathCon convention to #JoinTheConversation on Member Talks! by WA. State Funeral Director Association

Need a Crematory? Need Cremation equipment? Check out Faculatieve Technologies on Member Talks! by WSFDA.  Ernie Kassoff, National Sales Manager sits …

Our friend Brie Smith from Return Home joins us once again for this last recording from the 2021 CANA Convention held in Seattle, WA.  Join the conversation at #MemberTalks!

Have you ever wondered where one goes to buy a hearse? Butler Coach Company is the answer.  Today we sit down with Ron King from the Butler Coach Company to discuss custom-made funeral vehicles. 

Have you ever thought about the pilot and aircrew that is responsible for transporting a deceased person to their destination of disposition? Today we talk with Airline Pilot, Brian Ruddell about the experience of …

Searching for something to listen to while preparing for dinner this Thanksgiving? Check out this bonus episode of Member Talks! as we hear from our board of directors wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

On this New episode of Member Talks! by #WSFDA we meet Embalmer, Professor and Funeral Director, Mr. John T. Hill.  We met John at the #NFDA convention held in Nashville a few weeks back, however, we were not able to …

On today's new episode of Member Talks! we meet Madeline Lyles and Dana Taylor from After Life Mortuary Service (ALMS). Madeline and Dana joined forces a couple of years back to become the first female-owned, …

Welcome to Season 3 of Member Talks! by WSFDA.  Today we meet two funeral directors from Mexico and Colombia.  Alan & Comelo stopped by the …

In Todays's new episode we go back into the #Deathcon locker to discover some recordings of two great companies that joined in the conversation at …

In today's Brand new episode we catch up with an old friend of the WSFDA and some new friends.  Kevin Precht stopped by our recording booth at the …

Journey to Serve is a new program aimed at recruiting military veterans to careers in funeral service.  Journey to Serve was launched in 2021 by the Funeral Service Foundation, the ICCFA Educational Foundation, and is …

Today we had the privilege to attend a class at the #NFDA 2021 convention taught by Dr. Sara Murphy and Licensed Funeral Director, Tim McLoone.  The topic of conversation... the LGBTQ+ community within funeral service.  …

What do people do on a 4-hour flight to Nashville?  Record 30 minutes of a podcast show of course.    Check this one out.

We are talking #Preneed #Preplanning and #Prearrangment with Shaune Hudson from our friends at United Heritage Life Insurance Company of Meridian, Idaho

To check out more about UHL visit …

What do funeral Stereotypes, trade embalming, and stand-up have in common? The answer...Amy Baxter.  Amy stops by Member Talks! to share her story.  Have a listen.

Back by popular demand, Rob & Jess mic up for the car ride to the next district meeting. Listen as they discuss Nashville, cannabis, and whatever …

Mitch Smith from eFuneral stopped by the Member Talks! headquarters to join in the conversation.  Have a listen.

Maggie Morton from Asco Pacific Supply stopped by our recording booth at #DeathCon2021.  Take a minute to listen to Maggie and be sure to check out https://ascopacific.com/ 

Professor Jennie Fredrickson stopped by the podcast booth at the 2021 CANA Convention to join in the conversation.

The International Order of the Golden Rule is an association of independently owned and operated funeral homes dedicated to ethical service to all. …

What do three people who travel to eight districts meetings around the State of Washington talk about when they ride together?  Absolutely Nothing. …

Today we meet a very interesting person in Joe Nauman from Teraloom.  Do you need your loved ones transported to those far away places that used to enjoy? Listen to Joe, he has a great way to help you.

In today's new episode we talk with Dana Goodell From the Embalmers Supply Company #Esco

Today we talk with the Official CANA Historian as well as the Cremation Historian at the National Funeral Service Museum, Jason Engler.  This is a fun conversation. Check it out here.

Do you need a headstone, Mausoleum, or Memorial Bench? Meet Curtis Smith from Memorial Monuments.  Memorial Monuments has been crafting quality …

Are you looking for an Intern? We have a great person for you to meet.  Have a listen to this brand new episode of Member Talks! w/ Kelsey Hasson.

Today we hear from Vikas Chopra from Aftermath.  How can you help families with bio cleanup? Learn how from Aftermath.

Today we meet up with our friend Drew Osberg at the 103rd Annual Cana Convention.

We met up with Nelson Sanchez (AKA Don Frigid) at the Cana convention in Seattle.  He had a lot to share with us, Have a listen.

Member Talks! had the honor of podcasting from the 103 Annual Cana Convention floor in Seattle WA.  We met a lot of great people that had lots to share with us.  Have a listen

We made it to Cana 2021. Be sure to check back often as we talk with the attendees of the CANA 103 annual convention from the Westin Hotel in Seattle, WA

We are getting ready to kick off two great conferences. We recorded this special episode to talk about what is in the near future of Member Talks! (and to test the recording equipment)

CANA 103rd Annual Cremation Innovation Cremation Convention, Seattle, WA. Check out more here!

Dr. Troyer joins us to talk about his upcoming trip to #DeathCon2021 in Leavenworth, WA on August 17-19, 2021

It is happening, Two great LIVE conventions in Washington State in August 2021.  Find out more here

Today we meet Michael Warfield, Removal Technician, and courier for a greater Seattle care center.  Check him out!

On today's Member Talks! by the WSFDA we discuss the LGBTQ+ community and its place within the funeral profession. Dr. Sara Murphy and FD Timothy McLoone join us to share some thoughts.

A former model turned Funeral Professional, today we talk with Heather Welborn from @allherfriendsaredead 

On today's brand new episode we meet Scott Dahl.  Scott is a fellow Funeral Director and long-time friend of the WSFDA.  Scott comes on to talk about Día de Muertos and other great events happening right here in Spokane.

Live-streamed funeral services have become the new normal since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Viewlogies has kicked the technology up a notch for the …

Michael Sharkey, Esq, CCO, CFSP joins us on Member Talks! We discuss litigation, authorization, and other important "C.Y.A." information.

Happy Father's Day! Where did Father's Day begin and how is it connected to Funeral Service?

What is it like to e a funeral service education student in 2021? Today we talk with Bridget Frost, a current mortuary student preparing to start her 2nd year of Funeral Service Education

Did you know Washington State is going to be the place to be in August of 2021? That's right, CANA's 103 Cremation Innovation Convention and DeathCon are moving forward with live conventions in Washington State in …

Funeral Director and Author Codi Shewan stops by Member Talks! this week to discuss his book, Everyday Legacy, and living life intentionally.

As Memorial Day 2021 comes to a close we take a moment to reflect on one of America's most visited graves, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Today we …

Today on MemberTalks! we revisit Craig Bergmann from Loving Paws Pet Loss Center in the Spokane Valley.  Loving Paws Pet Loss Center offers Alkaline …

Today we dig into the vault to listen to Member Talks w/ Brian Curnow.  Brian spent some time in Africa developing funeral homes and joins us today …

In today's episode, we have a special guest returning to the show.  Jason Easton returns as a past guest to host Member Talks!

Brie Smith, Funeral Director for Return Home

Today we meet McKenzie Johnson, Executive Director of Soulumination.  Soulumination celebrates the lives of children and parents facing …

What are Human Remains Detection dogs? Where and when are they deployed? Today we talk with Suzane Elshult from Cascadia Search Dogs on Member Talks! …

What do you do with post-cremation, Alkaline Hydrolysis, or Natural Organic Reduction metal?  Learn how metal recycling can help your business grow.  …

For the first time ever, Katrina Spade from Recompose, Walt Patrick from the Herland Forest, and Micah Truman from Return Home sit down in the same interview and discuss Natural Organic Reduction. And they did it on the …

Funeral Professional, Board Member, and friend, Jamin Mohler joins us on Member Talks! to talk about what is happening in Central Washington

It is almost here.  Register for Crucial Conversation with CANA at gocana.org

Today we talk with LW Tech professor, Jennie Fredrickson about what the future looks like for new mortuary students.  Check it out.

Today we talk with Lee Wiensch from the Funeral Service Foundation only on Member Talks!

On today's Member Talks! we talk with Rudy Lopez of the WA. State Veterans Cemetery.  We discuss Veterans eligibility requirements, DD214, and what is happening around the Veterans Cemetery

Today we dive into a topic rarely discussed, Suicide.  Dr. Sara Murphy is a renowned suicidologist and a Certified Thanatologist. If you are in …

What can your funeral home do to keep someone's story alive?  Meet Ruthann Disotell and hear the story of Oaktags.com.   See what Oak Tags can do to help you better serve your families.

Today we meet Paul Generowicz from Sympathynet.com.  Paul discusses the importance and ease of live streaming funeral service or any other events you …

Stan and the American Funeral Director Magazine inter us for an article that is to come out in Feb 2021. So of course we made a Member Talks! episode out of it.

How important are your phone skills at a funeral home? Check out our show to find out.

Our One Year Anniversary episode of Member Talks! Today we talk with two guys that were part of the inspiration for the show.

Patty Hutcheson, CFSP joins us from the Acadamy of Professional Service Practice on this Week's episode of Member Talks!

Steve Webster from First Call Plus joins us for our first episode of 2021 on Member Talks! by WA. State Funeral Director Association

This week we talk government affairs and Pre-Need with Jason Easton of Evans Chapel on Member Talks!

Jessica & Rob have fun talking about decorations, trips, and rest-stops along the highway.

Today we talk with Ryan Thogmartin from Disrupt Media on Member Talks!

Meet Gary Curtis from Wilbert Precast Inc. on Member Talks! by WA State Funeral Directors Association

Meet Lee McKinstry on Member Talks!

Today we give thanks to our members, funeral partners, and especially You, our listeners!

Meet Bill Johnston from Post and Boost

Meet Brevin Clifford from Mueller's Funeral Homes. 

How can you address the topic of raising funds for someone's funeral?  Meet Gerald Smiley of Chip-In.co on this week's episode of Member Talks!

Today we talk with Ellery Bowker of Aftercare.com and Co-host of the podcast Elevating Funeral Service

Today we talk about Post Mortem DNA collection and what it can be used for.

Today we talk with Elaine Vazdez from Funeral Boss, Inc. about their online store and the new non-profit foundation they have created.  

What is Resomation, Aqua, Flameless or Water Cremation, or Alkaline Hydrolysis? Have a listen to Nicki Mikolai from Resomation America to find out.

Terramation, Natural Organic Reduction, or Human Composting what do you call it? Check out this week's episode to hear more. 

In this episode, we meet Saskia Orton.  Saskia is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer looking to place down roots in Washington State.

In this bonus episode, we talk with Emily Albrecht, The Funeral Law Lady, and in-house counsel for the WSFDA

We discuss author, J.H. Harrington's newly released book, Digital Remains; Death, Dying & Remembrance in the Tech Generation. 

This is a bonus content episode with Dr. Jason Troyer.  It was recorded during the time of year when Washington State reopened funeral ceremonies to the public at a very limited capacity.

Today's episode we welcome Jessica Wakefield as the new President of the WSFDA

In today's episode, we discuss why the Washington State Funeral Director Association chose to add it's Youtube show, Member Talks! to the world of podcasting.