Life's Undertaking is a podcast dedicated to life’s undertaking. Finding meaning and joy in mid-life can be eclipsed by loss, grief and disappointment. Is there anything from what breaks our heart, especially the biggest heartbreak of them all: our mortality. Ridley Funeral Home funeral director Brad Jones shares what life can mean when we embrace the power of loving goodbyes.
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On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with CCAA Hall of Fame member and Director of Athletics and Recreation at Humber College Ray Chateau about how team sports prepare you for life.
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike record live from the Graystone Associates Canadian Summit.
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Brad's trip with the Slovenian community to the Balkans.
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the Ridley's sponsorship of the Grilled Cheese Challenge and Toronto Maple Leafs baseball before turning the channel and talking My Girl and what the movie represents.
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the role of Funeral Directors before paramedics and the new Ridley Funeral Home jingle produced by Rob Preuss.
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the meeting of independent funeral professionals held in Exeter, Ontario this week.
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss last week's episode, Brad's addiction to working out, and Ridley Funeral Home's commitment to selling Canadian products and decision to get edgy with the Grilled Cheese Challenge tee shirts.
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with Amanda Kelly from Ashes to Earth about how to make cremation ashes compatible with nature so plants and organisms can access their nutrients and grow new.
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with Dipti Purbhoo, Executive Director of the Dorothy Ley Hospice about one of Ontario's oldest and most established hospices, helping to lead the future of hospice palliative care. Donate to the Dorothy Ley Hospice at https://dorothyleyhospice.akaraisin.com/ui/donatenow.
Brad joins Mike from Miami where it's less snowy. They talk about the importance of buying Canadian, what Americans are telling Brad about recent 51st State talk, and why Brad is there representing Ridley Funeral Home.
Brad and Mike chat about the 23 interviews Brad conducted, his weekly dosing, and his Raptors training.
Brad and Mike speak with Jessica Fein, author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams and Broken Genes, about her journey to becoming an adoptive mom and the roller coaster ride of loving and caring for a terminally ill child.
Brad and Mike discuss a job opening at Ridley Funeral Home and Brad's interview with a prospective employee.
Brad and Mike discuss the Jones family Christmas customs while Brad gives great advice to everyone mourning the loss of a loved one this holiday season.
Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief, chats with Brad about the loss of her brother Ben and why she wrote this practical and compassionate guide to sibling loss.
Brad Jones and Toronto Mike answer listener questions after Mike shares a funny miscommunication about Brad and his appearance on Humble and Fred.
Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Mike's recording at Ridley Funeral Home after Joe's service on Sunday.
Brad Jones teaches Toronto Mike a thing or two about parenting.
Brad Jones joins Toronto Mike for a conversation about the lost art of poetry.
Brad Jones joins Toronto Mike for their 64th show about patriotism, country music, Dr. Suess quotes and more.
Brad Jones joins Toronto Mike from his cottage in Honey Harbour as they catch up, discuss comments made by Emily about a previous episode, and think about retirement.
Brad Jones and Toronto Mike are joined by Anthony Cuffe O'Donnell, Funeral Director at O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations in Salem and Danvers, Massachusetts.
Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the recent power outage, the floods, and Brad's mother-in-law Mary who turns 91 today.
Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the highs and lows of a day in late June.
Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss rules around cemeteries, Ridley Funeral Home's dominance in the Grilled Cheese Challenge, and the end of an era with Brad's youngest graduating from primary school.
Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Father's Day, fatherhood and what Brad learned in Saskatoon.
Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Brad's trip to Alberta, opening day of Toronto Maple Leafs baseball at Christie Pits, and why life is like a cigar.
Brad and Mike discuss Ridley Funeral Home's partnership with Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball, as well as Brad's recent European adventure and appearance on Toronto Mike'd.
Brad and Mike discuss Banjo Dunc's comments and Brad answers questions about funerals before sharing some thrilling life updates.
Brad and Mike play and discuss the most frequently requested funeral songs from 2010-2024.
Brad and Mike play and discuss the most frequently requested funeral songs from 2000-2009.
Brad and Mike play and discuss the most popular contemporary and religious funeral songs in the 80s and 90s.
Brad and Mike discuss the importance of prioritizing time spent with loved ones while you can, right after Mike asks Brad some listener questions regarding Ridley Funeral Home's old hearse.
Brad and Mike discuss Brad's recent trip to Florida to attend an independent funeral services conference and his brand new hearse.
Join Brad and Mike with their special guest Michael Dixon from Funeral Professional Peer Support discussing what is available in Canada and worldwide.
Special guest Karla Combres joins Brad and Mike as they discuss her work helping people to tap into their stories, values and beliefs as a legacy guide and celebrant. She does this through custom ceremonies, one-on-one guidance, and signature workshops, such as 'Orient Your Life, Rest In Peace' and 'Write Your Living Legacy'. Learn more at www.karlacombres.com.
Special guest Jessica BunBun joins Brad and Mike as they remember celebrities who passed away in 2023.
Brad and Mike discuss Brad's 15 favourite Christmas movies and specials of all-time.
Brad and Mike chat about the Lake Shore Santa Claus Parade, why it's in jeopardy, and the annual Holidays and Hope Candlelight Service.
Mike asks Brad a great question about pre-paid funeral services before Brad shares memories of Monty Python sparked by Spamalot in Stratford.
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