On Deathcare

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On Deathcare is a news podcast hosted by Tony Russo, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tony Russo hosts On Deathcare, a news show with 41 episodes published.

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  Standards v. Trends: Faith Haug on the Future of Mortuary Education

  Jun 4, 202636 minS0

  <p>In this episode, host Tony Russo sits down with Faith Haug, mortuary science program director for Arapahoe Community College and newly elected Secretary-Treasurer of the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Faith opens up about her unexpected floor nomination, what it actually means to govern the board, and breaks the news of an upcoming leadership transition within the organization.</p><p>The conversation dives deep into the tension between academic standards and industry expectations, the unique challenges of regulating distance education, and the shifting landscape of state licensure requirements. Faith also addresses the ongoing industry “culture war,” challenging funeral serv...

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  NFDA Election Silence, ASD Viral Videos, a Tornado Survival, and More

  Jun 2, 202619 minS0

  <p></p><p>In this episode of The Rest, Tony Russo rounds up the latest major headlines shaking up and shaping the deathcare industry, from viral social media shifts to controversial leadership battles.</p><p><p>Support independent deathcare journalism. Get industry news, deep-dive columns, and exclusive weekly updates directly by subscribing today at ondeathcare.com.</p></p><p>Authentic Connection Over SEO Hacks</p><p>Tony breaks down a recent blog post from ASD (Answering Service for Funeral Directors), highlighting a viral video by funeral director Katharine Wagner-Elfner. Her “day in the life” vertical videos demonstrate how genuine, human-centric stor...

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  NFDA Election Drama and Earth Funeral Moves East

  May 26, 202619 minS0

  <p>In this week’s episode, Tony Russo breaks down a highly unusual and contentious development in the National Funeral Directors Association election. We also look at a major expansion for Earth Funeral on the East Coast, a massive overhaul for crematory inspection laws in Illinois, and the looming financial struggles facing small and church-run cemeteries.</p><p>Subscribe below to get independent deathcare news delivered straight to your inbox.</p><p>Key Topics Covered</p><p>* Drama in the NFDA Election (00:02:22) For the first time in years, the election for NFDA secretary has turned incredibly contentious. Tony discusses a co...

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  Reimagining Deathcare Community Outreach with Beth King

  May 21, 202632 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Tony Russo sits down with Beth King, general manager of her family’s multi-generational funeral firm.</p><p>Beth talks about her firm’s partnership with local public libraries and their partnership on the Saving Family Stories project. Saving Family Stories provides free public access to media digitization equipment. She also talks about a book sponsorship program that helps people, particularly children, find ways of understanding death. </p><p>Finally, Beth discusses some of the structural differences between American and Australian deathcare, including the complete absence of funeral director licensing down under.</p><p><p>Get the...

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  Politicizing Funeral Service, the Case for Burial, and More

  May 19, 202623 minS0

  <p>In this week’s episode, host Tony Russo dives into the heavily politicized battle over Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) in Oklahoma, legislative updates on green burials in Minnesota, and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s take on non-religious disposition. Plus, we look at the inherent risks of leasing a funeral home facility, a massive pre-need scandal in Michigan, and the regulatory challenges facing a historic Japanese cemetery in California.</p><p>🎧 Episode Breakdown & Timestamps</p><p>* (00:00:06) Introduction & Welcome</p><p>Thank you to all subscribers! Subscribe and access the Sunday column, exclusive news roundups, and breaking stories.</p><p>* (00:01:32) The Failure of the...

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