Meghan’s Guide to the NBE / Funeral Service

Send us a textHello there again my friends and fellow future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used to put this audio study guide together for you guys:Creator:nathaniel0483Link:https://quizlet.com/80513184/linear-guides-anatomical-guide-anatomical-limits-origins-branches-and-relation-to-vein-mortuary-science-flash-cards/This episode was one of the many suggestions made for topics to focus on. Please feel free to send me a request//suggestion for any Science topic you're struggling with or would like to see added to this channel!Here is the link to the Facebook NBE group mentioned:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12JvJnPB4HY/Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They WILL save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most important and useful textbooks (in MY opinion, of course) being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version.I had: EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE Fifth Edition. Please don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have, edition doesn't really matter as long as we're talking a book from this century... :)Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)Now, as far as my recommended study materials, I'm a big fan of the D.E.A.D Program to help prepare test takers for exactly how they will format and word their questions. The creator, Dr. David Penepent PhD is not only a huge name in Funeral Service education, he also has rewritten the study guide books that haven't been touched since Taggart wrote them decades ago. He has dedicated his life to Funeral Service education, and I fully believe his tools are extremely useful!To purchase David Penepent's study guide books, you can do so by accessing them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off of each book. Now, I have HEARD that the code doesn't always work for both books in one order, if this occurs to you please just do two orders- I think shipping is free anyways. It is not a single use code, so please use it as much as you need to, share it with your classmates, mortuary student pals...whoever you think is worthy of such a glorious, generous act of kindness from you!Here is a link that will take you directly to the page with both books available for you to choose from, or get both, and just enter in my discount code upon checkout!https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!Support the show

Send us a textHello again friends and future funeral service professionals!Whew- it feels so good to be back!I apologize for my very unexpected leave of absence, but I'm ready to dive back into this passion project of mine and focus on helping YOU succeed and pass both of your NBE! Just remember - you've GOT THIS!Here is the link to the Facebook group mentioned (I am a moderator, so you'll see me around as well):https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12JvJnPB4HY/Please feel free to reach out via Fan Mail, Facebook, wherever if you'd like to suggest a topic for me to cover in an episode. That is what I will be prioritizing in the foreseeable future as I want to make sure what I'm doing is 110% benefiting YOU, my listeners, otherwise...what's the point?? IF YOU ARE TRYING TO CONTACT ME VIA FAN MAIL:Please, I beg you, PLEASE add a way for me to respond to you IN THE MESSAGE or I cannot reply no matter how badly I wish to do so! I'm not sure why the service doesn't automatically include a "reply to message" button or something, but it unfortunately doesn't, which leaves me looking like a massively inconsiderate jerk!If you've reached out to me and never got a reply, I assure you this was why. I reply to everyone I have contact info for as promptly as possible- but I absolutely do reply! Please do not hesitate to reach back out with your contact info, but make sure you include the reason for contacting me as Fan Mail gets deleted automatically after a period of time so I may not know what you sent before.D.E.A.D Homepage:https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/homeD.E.A.D's link to tutoring services:https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-tutoring-sessions-signupD.E.A.D study guide//book link:**MY PROMO CODE IS ACTIVE FOREVER! DON'T FORGET TO USE IT FOR $25 OFF- ORDER EACH BOOK SEPARATELY AND YOU WILL GET THAT DISCOUNT OFF OF BOTH:MEG25https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualSupport the show

Send us a textHello there again my friends and fellow future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used to put this audio study guide together for you guys of the various facial profiles necessary for RA:Creator:HollyslobodnikLink:https://quizlet.com/935661967/ra-color-theory-comp-exam-review-flash-cards/This episode is a relatively short "crash course," much like my facial profile one, that is targeted strictly towards understanding Color Theory and its applications to the NBE and funeral service. This section of RA is absolutely VITAL to passing your Science section of the NBE, as they have MANY various questions that are obscurely centered around (and many direct ones, too) your understanding of Color Theory. I will be looking for more Quizlets that cover this for y'all, as this is extremely important for you to know and understand. Sciences is so overwhelming and it takes a lot to gather everything I personally feel you will need to know well to hit that magic 75% - so please be patient with me whilst I play a game of "Catch-Up" here! :)Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They WILL save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most important and useful textbooks (in MY opinion, of course) being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version.I had: EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE Fifth Edition. Please don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have, edition doesn't really matter as long as we're talking a book from this century... :)Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)Now, as far as my recommended study materials, I'm a big fan of the D.E.A.D Program to help prepare test takers for exactly how they will format and word their questions. The creator, Dr. David Penepent PhD is not only a huge name in Funeral Service education, he also has rewritten the study guide books that haven't been touched since Taggart wrote them decades ago. He has dedicated his life to Funeral Service education, and I fully believe his tools are extremely useful!To purchase David Penepent's study guide books, you can do so by accessing them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off of each book. Now, I have HEARD that the code doesn't always work for both books in one order, if this occurs to you please just do two orders- I think shipping is free anyways. It is not a single use code, so please use it as much as you need to, share it with your classmates, mortuary student pals...whoever you think is worthy of such a glorious, generous act of kindness from you!Here is a link that will take you directly to the page with both books available for you to choose from, or get both, and just enter in my discount code upon checkout!https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!Support the show

Send us a textHello there again my friends and fellow future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used to put this audio study guide together for you guys of the various facial profiles necessary for RA:Creator:vw_lisaLink:https://quizlet.com/413244224/restorative-art-facial-profile-flash-cards/This episode is a VERY short and to the point "crash course" targeted strictly towards understanding the various facial shapes/profiles and their differences. This section of RA is crucial for having a firm understanding of RA. I will be looking for a solid Quizlet that covers the various measurements and proportions of the face next for y'all, as that is possibly even more important. Sciences is so overwhelming and it takes a lot to gather everything I personally feel you will need to know well to hit that magic 75% - so please be patient with me whilst I play a game of "Catch-Up" here! :)Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They WILL save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most important and useful textbooks (in MY opinion, of course) being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version.I had: EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE Fifth Edition. Please don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have, edition doesn't really matter as long as we're talking a book from this century... :)Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)Now, as far as my recommended study materials, I'm a big fan of the D.E.A.D Program to help prepare test takers for exactly how they will format and word their questions. The creator, Dr. David Penepent PhD is not only a huge name in Funeral Service education, he also has rewritten the study guide books that haven't been touched since Taggart wrote them decades ago. He has dedicated his life to Funeral Service education, and I fully believe his tools are extremely useful!To purchase David Penepent's study guide books, you can do so by accessing them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off of each book. Now, I have HEARD that the code doesn't always work for both books in one order, if this occurs to you please just do two orders- I think shipping is free anyways. It is not a single use code, so please use it as much as you need to, share it with your classmates, mortuary student pals...whoever you think is worthy of such a glorious, generous act of kindness from you!Here is a link that will take you directly to the page with both books available for you to choose from, or get both, and just enter in my discount code upon checkout!https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!Support the show

Send us a textHello there again my friends and fellow future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used to put this absolute MONSTER audio study guide together for you guys:Creator:kimdeeb5808Link:https://quizlet.com/597985878/nbe-science-flash-cards/I found this EPIC 1,000+ Flashcard Quizlet, verified the content, and feel it would provide a nice make-do impromptu study guide to do while I play a very extensive game of Catch Up for y'all over these next few weeks. I saw MANY extremely important things literally leap off of my screen at me whilst recording this, so if you don't want to wait for the other sections please feel free to give it a look over a few times on your own by clicking the link I provided. Don't worry, I won't be offended if you don't wait for me! :)I intend to find more focused content for facial shapes and color theory, among many others. Please understand Science is a doozy to prep you all for as it covers SO MUCH, so I'm going to do my best recording and providing as much as I can as often as I can now that I'm recovering. Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They WILL save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most important and useful textbooks (in MY opinion, of course) being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version.I had: EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE Fifth Edition. Please don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have, edition doesn't really matter as long as we're talking a book from this century... :)Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)Now, as far as my recommended study materials, I'm a big fan of the D.E.A.D Program to help prepare test takers for exactly how they will format and word their questions. The creator, Dr. David Penepent PhD is not only a huge name in Funeral Service education, he also has rewritten the study guide books that haven't been touched since Taggart wrote them decades ago. He has dedicated his life to Funeral Service education, and I fully believe his tools are extremely useful!To purchase David Penepent's study guide books, you can do so by accessing them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off of each book. Now, I have HEARD that the code doesn't always work for both books in one order, if this occurs to you please just do two orders- I think shipping is free anyways. It is not a single use code, so please use it as much as you need to, share it with your classmates, mortuary student pals...whoever you think is worthy of such a glorious, generous act of kindness from you!Here is a link that will take you directly to the page with both books available for you to choose from, or get both, and just enter in my discount code upon checkout!https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!Support the show

Send us a textHello there again friends and future funeral professionals!Firstly, I'm BACK!!! It feels so good to say that!Ok, so as I've said this is a SUPER important topic for you to have under your belt for your NBE, and I asked Professor Cain to assist me in making her own episode, from the mind of an educator, to make sure y'all get the best of the best here. Bless her for being so wonderful and helping!I am considering putting together a small study group for Arts and another for Sciences, so if you're interested please let me know! It's purely interest based, so the more the merrier! :)Hope everyone's been well, and I look forward to our next chat!Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most crucial textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE FIFTH EDITION.You really just need to read you textbook that you have, so please do not fret over which edition you may currently have and that impacting your chances of passing the NBE- it will not.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)Now, as far as my recommended study materials, I'm a big fan of the D.E.A.D Program to help prepare test takers for exactly how they will format and word their questions. The creator, Dr. David Penepent PhD is not only a huge name in Funeral Service education, he also has rewritten the study guide books that haven't been touched since Taggart wrote them decades ago. He has dedicated his life to Funeral Service education, and I fully believe his tools are extremely useful!To purchase a really useful study guide book(s), I highly recommend looking into the ones one the D.E.A.D site. They're written by David Penepent, PhD- the creator of D.E.A.D as well! So he knows his stuff, and is also an educator in the field of Funeral Service. If interested, you can find them on the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and by using my code MEG25 for $25 off of each book.Now, I have HEARD that the code doesn't always work for both books in one order, if this occurs to you please just do two orders- I think shipping is free anyways.It is not a single use code, so please use it as much as you need to, share it with your classmates, mortuary student pals...whoever you think is worthy of such a glorious, generous act of kindness from you!Here is a link that will take you directly to the page with both books available for you to choose from, or get both, and just enter in my discount code upon checkout!       https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)ALSO: I'D LIKE TO EXTEND THE BIGGEST THANK YOU TO MY SUBSCRIBERS! YOU ARE AMAZING AND I APPRECIATE YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorSupport the show

Send us a textHello again my friends and future funeral professionals!The content for this episode has been pulled directly from The Conference: The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards: National Board Exam Study Guide Volume 12.3's glossary for their Sciences section.((Fair warning - this was an absolute MONSTER to record! So PLEASE don't judge me too, too much! I'm truly doing my very bestest and I KNOW y'all NEED this one ASAP))     FUNERAL SERVICE SCIENCE GLOSSARIES            Restorative Arts / RA:               *Pgs. 148-161*ALL credit is given to The Conference and all references are cited from their guide, including the American Board of Funeral Service Education. A full list of cited references is located at the back of the aforementioned book.This podcast is meant for educational purposes ONLY.Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They WILL save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most important and useful textbooks (in MY opinion, of course) being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had: EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE Fifth Edition. Please don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have, edition doesn't really matter as long as we're talking a book from this century... :)Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)Now, as far as my recommended study materials, I'm a big fan of the D.E.A.D Program to help prepare test takers for exactly how they will format and word their questions. The creator, Dr. David Penepent PhD is not only a huge name in Funeral Service education, he also has rewritten the study guide books that haven't been touched since Taggart wrote them decades ago. He has dedicated his life to Funeral Service education, and I fully believe his tools are extremely useful!To purchase David Penepent's study guide books, you can do so by accessing them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off of each book. Now, I have HEARD that the code doesn't always work for both books in one order, if this occurs to you please just do two orders- I think shipping is free anyways. It is not a single use code, so please use it as much as you need to, share it with your classmates, mortuary student pals...whoever you think is worthy of such a glorious, generous act of kindness from you!Here is a link that will take you directly to the page with both books available for you to choose from, or get both, and just enter in my discount code upon checkout!https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:Support the show

Send us a textHello again my friends, and fellow future funeral professionals!We are back with A SUPER useful episode pulled from the glossary found in David Penepent's study guide book, A Complete Guide to the Science Section of the National Board of Funeral Services (First Edition), and my surprise, ever-so amazing Guest, Professor Darien Cain!If you do not already own a copy of your own study guide by David Penepent, don't fret! It can be purchased on the D.E.A.D website AND if you use "MEG25" (no "" please, or it will not work) at checkout, you will get $25 off you book! If you would like to purchase his guide for Arts as well, feel free to do two transactions if that code doesn't apply to both- but I was told it SHOULD...but we all know how technology can be at times, right?Here is the link for where to purchase either, or both, study guide books:https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualIn this episode my dear friend, Professor Darien Cain, took the lead and did her own episode past my intro and goodbye portions, and offers some AMAZING educational material you will literally NOT get anywhere else as it is the BRAND NEW content being introduced to everything! So, dear listener(s), you're getting to hear something before everyone else does! Is that not AWESOME!? I thought you would enjoy that one with me.Everything she covers will be useful to know for your Science NBE, so I do recommend following her advice and give it another listen or two. Chemistry can seriously either break you or make you during that exam. I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS. I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I plan on embarking on the very difficult journey of religions soon. I've been holding off on purpose because I get super embarrassed if I mispronounce things, so I'm trying to research and write out proper pronunciation FIRT! Same with the rest of the topics I have yet to touch on. We ARE finally approaching the end of Arts, and soon I can start up on Sciences! I know maaaaany listeners have been eagerly awaiting that section, and trust me I am TRYING to hurry! I appreciate your continued patience!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the show

Send us a textHello there again friends and future funeral professionals!My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Laila.LayneMy email for this Podcast/Channel:Meghan.DMFH@Gmail.comFan Mail: PLEASE ADD YOUR EMAIL SO I CAN REPLY! Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used for this episode:Content Creator/Author: stephanie_palumbo3 Link: https://quizlet.com/184530138/important-people-in-the-history-of-embalming-and-funerals-flash-cards/#This set offers key people from history that may prove to be useful to know when you sit for your Science NBE, so definitely worth a listen! There are definitely a few that literally JUMP out at me knowing they'll likely be on any mix of the NBE you happen to get blessed with...Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most crucial textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts Season 2: SciencesSeason 3 POSSIBLY - for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!To purchase David's study guide/textbooks, please access them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off each book.Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskyhttps://quizlet.com/184530138/important-people-in-the-history-of-embalming-and-funerals-flash-cards/#Support the show

Send us a textHi friends!I hope you have been enjoying that ever-so slowly cooling down weather lately, goodness knows I have!So, every single year since 2017 I have done this silly little thing where I dress myself up in costumes AND my cats in costumes, print them out in wallet-sizes, and add them to actual full-sized cards! I also add stickers, confetti...whatever I find that feels Spooky enough or cutesy enough to include! :)If you visit my public Facebook page: Meghan Opocensky you will see the pinned post of last year's cards and those asking to participate! I think I even did a video, I don't really know WHY...but alas.Please feel free to ask, I have sent cards out in NOVEMBER before! I just want others to feel appreciated, loved, and happy- even if momentarily.Be well, my friends!Support the show

Send us a textHello again my friends, and fellow future funeral professionals!We are officially back and kicking off with David Penepent, PhD and his lovely and amazing co-educator and professor, Darian Cain!For this episode we are diving into those ever-so-important Embalming Glossary Terms.LISTEN VERY CLOSELY: These are so unbelievably important to know to pass your Science NBE (AND you really need to know your RA, no JOKE you will be CRYING IN THE CLUB if you think I'm just kidding around)!We had so much fun and really enjoyed producing this episode for you. Fun side stories, as always (I AM SORRY I CANNOT RESIST, OK?!).We are reading from David's book:A Complete Guide to the Science Section of the National Board Exam for Funeral ServicesSection: Glossary Terms for EmbalmingNow, if you haven't already purchased either of his books (he has one for Arts and one for Sciences), I really suggest you do so. I know y'all absolutely LOVE those dang Taggart Notes but believe me when I tell you this: they are EXTREMELY outdated. When I read a section, I can't tell you how often I just gloss right past it because it'll say something like "as of 2015," or something similar.If you want to purchase one, or both, you may do so on the D.E.A.D Program's website under Resource Material, AND, if you use the discount code MEG25 (seriously, it is really THAT easy!) you will not only get $25 off of one book, you'll get $25 off if you want them both, just do two separate orders- nothing wrong with the sneaky sneak! SAVE THAT COIN, Y'ALL! Seriously, mortuary sciences isn't cheap as is, so it's nice to save a buck or two whenever possible, right?https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)THE BIGGEST THANK YOU TO MY SUBSCRIBERS! :)Please look at Season's 1 & 2 as Arts & Science, as we will be adding content to both as we go along. I just figured that would help avoid any confusion!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!AS ALWAYS: YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT ME. I AM MEGHAN OPOCENSKY ON FACEBOOK AND I DO REPLY. :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskyAgency for Change : A Podcast from KidGlovStories of changemakers and how their actions are driving positive impact in the world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello again my friends, and fellow future funeral professionals!We are back with David Penepent, PhD and his lovely co-educator, Darian Cain, who is becoming a very wonderful new friend and I'm really looking forward to working with her more as we continue this journey!For this episode we are diving into the very important and much-needed Microbiology Glossary Terms. Believe it or not- they really do care that you know the different shapes of bacilli...seriously. We had so much fun and really enjoyed producing this episode for you. Fun side stories, as always (I AM SORRY I CANNOT RESIST, OK?!). LOTS of cat stories, as promised in my intro, if you're not interested in our banter just skip once you hit:48:30We are reading from David's book:A Complete Guide to the Science Section of the National Board Exam for Funeral ServicesSection: Glossary Terms for MicrobiologyPages: 282 - 285Now, if you haven't already purchased either of his books (he has one for Arts and one for Sciences), I really suggest you do so. I know y'all absolutely LOVE those dang Taggart Notes but believe me when I tell you this: they are EXTREMELY outdated. When I read a section, I can't tell you how often I just gloss right past it because it'll say something like "as of 2015," or something similar.If you want to purchase one, or both, you may do so on the D.E.A.D Program's website under Resource Material, AND, if you use the discount code MEG25, you will not only get $25 off of one book, you'll get $25 off of BOTH BOOKS if you want both! SAVE THAT COIN, Y'ALL!https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualI AM NOT, I REPEAT, I AM NOT MAKING A DIME OFF OF THESE SALES FOR HIS BOOKS OR THE D.E.A.D PROGRAM. I AM SOLEY GETTING Y'ALL ANY DISCOUNTS POSSIBLE AND DOING MY BESTEST TO GET YOU GUYS THE MOST EFFICIENT AND ACCURATE STUDY TOOLS AVAILABLE. I AM DEFINITELY NOT DOING THIS FOR MONEY - I PAY TO DO THIS EVERY MONTH. MY SUBSCRIPTIONS SIMPLY HELP PAY FOR KEEPING IT GOING, AS IT COSTS ME EACH MONTH TO KEEP IT GOING.Sorry, I just wanted to clear that up as I have been seeing a few rumors lately and until that changes, I will be very, CRYSTAL, clear about that subject. I take great pride in operating all of this myself. As always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)THE BIGGEST THANK YOU TO MY SUBSCRIBERS: DANIELLA G. & SARAH J. :)Please look at Season's 1 & 2 as Arts & Science, as we will be adding content to both as we go along. I just figured that would help avoid any confusion!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!AS ALWAYS: YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT ME. I AM MEGHAN OPOCENSKY ON FACEBOOK AND I DO REPLY. :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello again my friends, and fellow future funeral professionals!We are officially back and kicking off with David Penepent, PhD and his lovely and amazing co-educator, Darian Cain!For this episode we are diving into those pesky Pathology Glossary Terms...as we all roll our eyes collectively, right?We had so much fun and really enjoyed producing this episode for you. Fun side stories, as always (I AM SORRY I CANNOT RESIST, OK?!).We are reading from David's book: A Complete Guide to the Science Section of the National Board Exam for Funeral Services Section: Glossary Terms for PathologyPages: 253 - 258Now, if you haven't already purchased either of his books (he has one for Arts and one for Sciences), I really suggest you do so. I know y'all absolutely LOVE those dang Taggart Notes but believe me when I tell you this: they are EXTREMELY outdated. When I read a section, I can't tell you how often I just gloss right past it because it'll say something like "as of 2015," or something similar.If you want to purchase one, or both, you may do so on the D.E.A.D Program's website under Resource Material, AND, if you use the discount code MEG25 (seriously, it is really THAT easy!) you will not only get $25 off of one book, you'll get $25 off of BOTH BOOKS if you want them both! SAVE THAT COIN, Y'ALL! Seriously, mortuary sciences isn't cheap as is, so it's nice to save a buck or two whenever possible, right? :)As always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)THE BIGGEST THANK YOU TO MY SUBSCRIBERS: DANIELLA G. & SARAH J. :)Please look at Season's 1 & 2 as Arts & Science, as we will be adding content to both as we go along. I just figured that would help avoid any confusion!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!AS ALWAYS: YOU ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT ME. I AM MEGHAN OPOCENSKY ON FACEBOOK AND I DO REPLY. :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi there, friends!We're back with an episode featuring the much-asked for, long and patiently waited for, Taggart Notes!Credit goes to: The Taggart Notes: PDFNational Board Examination Review Book For Students of Funeral Service Education/Mortuary Science : SCIENCESDr. Thomas R. TaggartThe Taggart Notes for Sciences looks like they hold some very useful information for preparing yourself for the Science NBE, but I will be skipping all of the out-of-date content for you. I highly recommend looking into David's MUCH better, and far more extensive, study guide books he has done for Arts and Sciences, as they literally bounce off of The Taggart Notes and expand upon them whilst updating them to match today's proper terminology and definitions. (Just remember, use MEG25 and save $25 off of EACH book if you do get one, or both!)In this episode I cover the following topics:Intrinsic / Extrinsic Factors in Case AnalysisDilution and DrainageDiscolorationsBlood DiscolorationsFluid Accumulation PLEASE understand that as wonderful as his notes are, they are incredibly outdated. We're talking 2005. The man that has created the D.E.A.D Program made an updated set of study guides to replace the Taggart Notes, and if you go to the D.E.A.D website and hit Resource Materials, you can either buy one or both. Enter MEG25 and you will get a nice $25 off discount from EACH book!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. We just did Pathology AND Microbiology and I will upload them both once he sends them to me! So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!THE BIGGEST THANK YOU TO MY SUBSCRIBERS: DANIELLA G. & SARAH J. :)Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi there, friends!We're back with an episode featuring the much-asked for, long and patiently waited for, Taggart Notes!Credit goes to: The Taggart Notes: PDFNational Board Examination Review Book For Students of Funeral Service Education/Mortuary Science : SCIENCESDr. Thomas R. TaggartThe Taggart Notes for Science on my computer looks to only be about 60 pages long, and all of said pages are all very useful information for preparing yourself for the Science NBE, but I will be skipping the out-of-date content for you. I just ask for your continued patience because it is A LOT!In this episode I cover the following topics:Raising Vessels and Incision TypesTypes of SuturesTrocar GuidesTypes of PurgeGases that Cause DistensionInjection Types and Embalming Pressure PLEASE understand that as wonderful as his notes are, they are incredibly outdated. We're talking 2005. The man that has created the D.E.A.D Program made an updated set of study guides to replace the Taggart Notes, and if you go to the D.E.A.D website and hit Resource Materials, you can either buy one or both. Enter MEG25 and you will get a nice $25 off discount from EACH book!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. We just did Pathology AND Microbiology and I will upload them both once he sends them to me! So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi there, friends!We're back with an episode featuring the much-asked for, long and patiently waited for, Taggart Notes! Credit goes to: The Taggart Notes: PDFNational Board Examination Review Book For Students of Funeral Service Education/Mortuary Science : SCIENCESDr. Thomas R. TaggartThe Taggart Notes for Science on my computer looks to only be about 60 pages long, and all of said pages are all very useful information for preparing yourself for the Science NBE, but I will be skipping the out-of-date content for you. I just ask for your continued patience because it is A LOT!In this episode I cover the following topics:Anatomical Guides Lower ExtremitiesAnatomical Guides and Limits Head and NeckAnatomical Guides of the TrunkAnatomical Guides Upper ExtremitiesPLEASE understand that as wonderful as his notes are, they are incredibly outdated. We're talking 2005. The man that has created the D.E.A.D Program made an updated set of study guides to replace the Taggart Notes, and if you go to the D.E.A.D website and hit Resource Materials, you can either buy one or both. Enter MEG25 and you will get a nice $25 off discount from EACH book! I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. We just did Pathology AND Microbiology and I will upload them both once he sends them to me! So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away! Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello there again friends and future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used for this episode:Content Creator/Author: ablancett789  Link:https://quizlet.com/217651568/infant-embalming-flash-cards/?i=46m8aq&x=1jqYThis set offers some vital information regarding infant autopsies, various methods of embalming infants and children, and other information that may prove to be useful to know when you sit for your Science NBE, so this is definitely worth a listen (or a read if this is a sensitive subject for you, I totally understand. It was very hard for me to record.).Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most crucial textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. We just did Pathology AND Microbiology and I will upload them both once he sends them to me! So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!To purchase David's study guide/textbooks, please access them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off each book.Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello again my friends and future funeral professionals!The content for this episode has been pulled directly from The Conference: The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards: National Board Exam Study Guide Volume 12.3's glossary for their Sciences section.   FUNERAL SERVICE SCIENCE GLOSSARIES   Chemistry:          *Pgs. 128-131 *ALL credit is given to The Conference and all references cited in their guide, including the American Board of Funeral Service Education. A full list of cited references is located at the back of this book.This podcast is meant for educational purposes ONLY.Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most important/useful textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through the glossary terms from HIS book, a much more up-to-date resource. So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!To purchase David's study guide/textbooks, please access them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off each book.I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello again my friends and future funeral professionals!The content for this episode has been pulled directly from The Conference: The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards: National Board Exam Study Guide Volume 12.3's glossary for their Sciences section.   FUNERAL SERVICE SCIENCE GLOSSARIES   Anatomy:          *Pgs. 125-127 *ALL credit is given to The Conference and all references cited in their guide, including the American Board of Funeral Service Education. A full list of cited references is located at the back of this book.This podcast is meant for educational purposes ONLY.Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most important/useful textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through the glossary terms from HIS book, a much more up-to-date resource. So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!To purchase David's study guide/textbooks, please access them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off each book.I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello there again friends and future funeral professionals!(I apologize for my voice, I am STILL struggling getting over this really annoying cold and I'm doing my best to not sound sickly...I am not winning)I have done ALL of the available Science KAHOOTS for you and compiled them all into a document for me to read off for you, so you don't have to go through all of them yourself. Hopefully this makes things a whole lot easier for you to study some pretty useful and important information!This episode covers:Death Agonal PeriodAntemortem ChangesPostmortem Physical ChangesChemical ChangesTHESE ARE ALL EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, Y'ALL!Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most important/useful textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!To purchase David's study guide/textbooks, please access them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off each book.Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi there, friends!We're back with an episode featuring the much-asked for, long and patiently waited for, Taggart Notes : Science!PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME IF YOU NEED A COPY! I AM HAPPY TO SHARE THESE! I just need an email to send them to.Credit goes to: The Taggart Notes: PDF SCIENCENational Board Examination Review Book For Students of Funeral Service Education/Mortuary Science : SCIENCEDr. Thomas R. TaggartThe Taggart Notes is a hefty 298 pages long of all very useful information for preparing yourself for the Science NBE, so I just ask for your continued patience because it is A LOT!In this episode I start from P. 13, Death and go on to cover the different phases of death, pre-embalming changes, factors, etc.I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyThe most important/useful textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)Also, David has redone/updated the Taggart Notes and you can purchase them from the D.E.A.D website under resource materials with my code: MEG25 for $25 off.Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi there, friends!We're back with an episode featuring the much-asked for, long and patiently waited for, Taggart Notes : Science! PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME IF YOU NEED A COPY! I AM HAPPY TO SHARE THESE! I just need an email to send them to.Credit goes to: The Taggart Notes: PDF SCIENCENational Board Examination Review Book For Students of Funeral Service Education/Mortuary Science : SCIENCEDr. Thomas R. TaggartThe Taggart Notes is a hefty 298 pages long of all very useful information for preparing yourself for the Science NBE, so I just ask for your continued patience because it is A LOT!In this episode I start from the very beginning, Embalming & OSHAI have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyThe most important/useful textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)Also, David has redone/updated the Taggart Notes and you can purchase them from the D.E.A.D website under resource materials with my code: MEG25 for $25 off.Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello there again friends and future funeral professionals!(I apologize for my voice, I'm getting over this really annoying cold and I'm doing my best to not sound sickly)I have done ALL of the available Science KAHOOTS for you and compiled them all into a document for me to read off for you, so you don't have to go through all of them yourself. Hopefully this makes things a whole lot easier for you to study some pretty useful and important information!This episode covers:Prefixes SuffixesI know it's a very short and sweet episode, but it is very important for you to know your prefixes and suffixes- it seriously makes those pesky pathology questions SO much easier (and a few other topics, too).Here is the list so you can read them (I apologize, my word count wouldn't allow for the full before/after, but here you can read them as I read them out loud at least):Prefixes:AAcroAdenoAnAnteAntiArthroAutoBioCholCystDiaDysEnEndoEnteroEpiExHemHeteroHomeoHydroHyperHypoHysterInfraInterIntraLeukoMacroMalMastMegaMelanMenMicroMyoMyxHemoNecroNeoNephrOligoOsteoPeriPhagoPhlebPolioPolyPostProPseudoPyoSynXanthoSuffixes:algiaangioasecelecentesischoleectasisectomyemesisemiaesthesiagenesisiasisitislithlysismalaciamegalyodyniaoidomaosisostomyotomypathypeniaphilaplasiaplegiapneaptosisrhagiarheasclerosisstasistrophyUriaI have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!To purchase David's study guide/textbooks, please access them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off each book.Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello there again friends and future funeral professionals!(I apologize for my voice, I'm getting over this really annoying cold and I'm doing my best to not sound sickly)I have done ALL of the available Science KAHOOTS for you and compiled them all into a document for me to read off for you, so you don't have to go through all of them yourself. Hopefully this makes things a whole lot easier for you to study some pretty useful and important information!This episode covers:Embalming : documentsOSHA regulationsEmbalming : equipmentEmbalming : instrumentsEmbalming : suppliesI felt like this would be a great way to kind of offer a "crash-course" on embalming tools, because you absolutely do need to know these. I will be doing more KAHOOTS, it's just a very extensive file/compilation so please continue to be patient with me! :)Also: as I always say: GO REREAD (or read if you haven't yet) YOUR TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most important/useful textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!To purchase David's study guide/textbooks, please access them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off each book.Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello there again friends and future funeral professionals!(I apologize for my voice, I'm getting over this really annoying cold and I'm doing my best to not sound sickly)Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used for this episode:Content Creator/Author: a_krisinger  Link:https://quizlet.com/234091901/nbe-practice-exam-ra-flash-cards/This set is a GREAT starter to preparing yourself for understanding what you need to know for restorative arts/RA, but it doesn't cover nearly everything so I will be doing more episodes to make sure you have a well-rounded background on this topic before your exam. This was just a good starting point! KNOW YOUREARSOddly enough that is super important, and I wish this Quizlet covered that more. So that's my big add-in here. EARS. Got it? Fabulous! :)Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most important/useful textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!To purchase David's study guide/textbooks, please access them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off each book. Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello there again friends and future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used for this episode:Content Creator/Author: mleer123 Link:https://quizlet.com/558420007/nbe-osha-1-100-flash-cards/This set offers some vital information regarding OSHA protocol that may prove to be useful to know when you sit for your Science NBE, so definitely worth a listen!Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most crucial textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!To purchase David's study guide/textbooks, please access them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off each book. Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello there again friends and future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used for this episode:Content Creator/Author: R_Beach_ Link:https://quizlet.com/303510748/nbe-science-study-guide-book-flash-cards/DISCLAIMER:PLEASE DO NOT LAUGH AT ME TOO HARD OK, YOU WILL MAKE ME CRY!No, ok, but really Sciences has some serious "mouth Olympic" terminology/words and though I went to a very good medical school and mortuary school, I have been hugely humbled recording this. I have learned I may know a word inside and out...but pronouncing it or saying it out loud is a WHOLE different ball game! I'll get the hang of it, but I beg your forgiveness with my silly oopsies. The blooper reel was hilarious, I'll tell you that much. Lots of me just stopping and laughing at myself hysterically! I think this was my most edited/spliced episode I've done yet! Not ashamed to admit a weakness, it will become a strength with enough practice.....right?! Ok, now that we've gotten THAT out of the way...Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most crucial textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming week David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok?Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!To purchase David's study guide/textbooks, please access them via the D.E.A.D website under resource materials and use my code MEG25 for $25 off each book. Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello there again friends and future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used to put this absolute MONSTER audio study guide together for you guys:Content Creator/Author: gldmasterLink:https://quizlet.com/45916154/nbe-science-flash-cards/DISCLAIMER:PLEASE DO NOT LAUGH AT ME TOO HARD OK, YOU WILL MAKE ME CRY!No, ok, but really Sciences has some serious "mouth Olympic" terminology/words and though I went to a very good medical school and mortuary school, I have been hugely humbled recording this. I have learned I may know a word inside and out...but pronouncing it or saying it out loud is a WHOLE different ball game! I'll get the hang of it, but I beg your forgiveness with my silly oopsies. The blooper reel was hilarious, I'll tell you that much. Lots of me just stopping and laughing at myself hysterically! I think this was my most edited/spliced episode I've done yet! Not ashamed to admit a weakness, it will become a strength with enough practice.....right?!  Ok, now that we've gotten THAT out of the way...I decided to kick off this section/"season" with a 190 terms/flashcard - long Quizlet I found that only serves as a quick dip into the topic of Science, but it's a start! Trust me, it's been driving me bonkers waiting to start Science just as much as you. I figured this would at least offer us a nice start, right? Obviously we are going to be doing A LOT more VERY soon! Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! You will 100% thank me when you're sitting for your exams- both of them! They wrote their exams FROM THEIR TEXTBOOKS! DO NOT FORGET THAT!The most crucial  textbooks being:Your embalming textbook - whichever edition, whichever version. I had EMBALMING: HISTORY, THEORY, & PRACTICE version....gosh, I don't know. I know the newest one came out AFTER I got mine- go figure! So don't fret. You really just need to read you textbook that you have.Restorative Art & ScienceChemistry for Funeral ServicePathology for Funeral Service(HEAVY EMPHASIS ON EMBALMING AND RA! HEEEEED MY WORDS, I AM BEGGING YOU!)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support and I immensely appreciate your continued patience! :)This upcoming weekend David and I intend to blow through those Conference Glossary Terms y'all enjoy so much and getting those knocked out for you. So stay tuned, things will be getting good! I will also be revisiting Arts here and there as I want to offer visual aids for a few things, as I know David wants to do for certain Science topics- so please look at my "seasons" as really more of an "Arts" and "Sciences" divider to help with any confusion, ok? Season 1: Arts - Season 2: Sciences maybe a Season 3 for random funeral professionals to share their wisdom, practices, etc. but that's a ways away!Check out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello again my friends and future funeral service professionals! For this episode, I have a wonderful surprise in store for you and it is something you are definitely going to want to hear.I won't give too much away in this description, but I do have something to link today for you that I haven't been able to even MENTION in any of my previous episodes...so...if that doesn't offer you a HUGE hint...it should!To learn more about the D.E.A.D Program, please visit:https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/homeTo purchase Dr. Penepent's study guides, please visit:https://www.deatheducationassessmentdrills.com/nbe-review-manualIf you purchase one book OR both books, use my code for $25 (each book!): MEG25As always, if you need or want to contact me please feel free to do so on Facebook (Meghan Opocensky) or send me a message on here. The Facebook groups mentioned if you're interested in checking those out are:NBE Prep Funeral Arts & Science - National Board ExamNBE Study Stay tuned for upcoming episodes and as always, thank you for your patience as I had to take a little "pause for the cause" in preparing for this next phase. I promise to start working on Sciences ASAP. Have a fantastic day!Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi there, friends and my fellow future funeral professionals!I would like to introduce you to my lovely co-host, my close friend, Ghadeer, a practicing member of Islam! Oh, AND may I mention she is an AMAZING artist that has a Facebook art page "Art by Dee" that I HIGHLY recommend checking out for some of that much-needed serotonin you definitely need right now preparing for these exams, right?! Link is:      https://www.facebook.com/deeartShe was very excited to join me to help me with proper pronunciation, and totally saved my butt by doing so! She, just like myself, wants YOU to succeed and know your stuff- and in the case of Islam, I feel it is REALLY important!I hope you all enjoy this episode. It was a nice little change from my usual lecture format, that's for sure, and definitely added some much-needed authenticity!I had so much fun having Dee help me with recording this episode, and I really hope y'all do as well! This episode will cover A LOT of really important information to help you prepare for your exam!The Quizlet used was:https://quizlet.com/97438306/islamic-funeral-rites-muslimmoslem-flash-cards/Creator: ljohnson662The online book on Muslim practices:https://www.mfs.asn.au/uploads/1/3/7/8/13783065/a_guide_to_muslim_funerals.pdfA Guide to Muslim FuneralsBy: Dr Mohammed Iqbal Sultan Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR TEXTBOOKS! They'll save you- I promise! Anything you see in your textbooks regarding ANY AND ALL RELIGION WILL BE VITAL AND ABSOLUTELY IMPORTANT TO PREPARING FOR YOUR ARTS NBE, I PROMISE!The most crucial textbook for this section being:Types of Funeral Services and Ceremonies (I have the 2nd Edition, worked for me just fine)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS. I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!We ARE finally starting sciences this upcoming week, everyone! Just PLEASE be patient with me, this was a lot of reading and recording and I am EXHAUSTED! I appreciate your continued patience as well as your kindness and support, as always! You are seriously ALL so darn amazing and I adore y'all so, so much!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again friends and future funeral professionals!This episode is one of my very last of the Arts section: ALL of the "lesser common" religious practices that are still very important when sitting to take your NBE- you NEVER know what questions you're going to "score" while playing that 4,000 question lottery, so better to be "Safe than sorry," right? :)Here  are the links to the SEVERAL Quizlets, along with their coinciding creators, I chose to use to put this episode together for y'all to make sure each one of these religions were properly, and appropriately, covered (please note, they are likely NOT in order with my recording as I have been putting these out as fast as possible to move onto Sciences and I figured as long as they were accredited and available/linked, all would be ok):1. https://quizlet.com/418437804/nbe-religion-review-flash-cards/Creator: riannamh2. https://quizlet.com/711339728/the-amish-funeral-rite-flash-cards/Creator: don23283. https://quizlet.com/315738704/the-church-of-christ-scientist-the-christian-science-funeral-rite-flash-cards/Creator: FinchyD4. https://quizlet.com/780161877/buddhist-funeral-rites-flash-cards/Creator: smnthadnn5. https://quizlet.com/205675083/masonic-funeral-flash-cards/Creator: catfishsoup6. https://quizlet.com/59374415/jehovahs-witnesses-funeral-flash-cards/Creator: justin_keiper7. https://quizlet.com/711370261/buddhist-funeral-rites-flash-cards/Creator: don2328This episode will cover A LOT of really important information to help you prepare for your exam! I *highly recommend* familiarizing yourself with terms such as Bonze, who wears what vestments or garments, males vs. females with what is worn in different religions, who wears the green apron, who utilizes evergreen sprigs...you will understand later. Trust me. Have I led you wrong yet? Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your booty- I promise! Anything you see in your textbooks regarding ANY AND ALL RELIGION WILL BE VITAL AND ABSOLUTELY IMPORTANT TO PREPARING FOR YOUR ARTS NBE, I PROMISE! The most crucial textbook for this section being:Types of Funeral Services and Ceremonies (I have the 2nd Edition, worked for me just fine)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS. I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!We ARE finally starting sciences this upcoming week, everyone! Just PLEASE be patient with me, this was a lot of reading and recording and I am EXHAUSTED! I will be doing Embalming and Restorative Arts as a priority, as in MY experience those are the topics you'll need to know best to sit confidently for your Sciences NBE!IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS: Message me! Please! I'm ALWAYS open to content suggestions, I am here for YOU and YOUR success!I appreciate your continued patience as well as your kindess and support, as always! You are seriously ALL so darn amazing and I adore y'all Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello there, my good friends and  fellow future funeral professionals!First off, I would like to formally introduce you to my very first co-host on this show, my very good friend Susan Richman, a practicing member of Judaism! She joyfully agreed joined me to help me not only with proper pronunciation, but also ended up adding some really interesting extra facts, too! She, just like myself, want YOU to succeed and know your stuff- and in the case of Judaism and Islam, I feel it is SO unbelievably important!I fully believe you will enjoy this episode. It was a nice little change from my usual lecture, I hope! I had so much fun having Ms. Susan join me on for this episode, and I really, truly, hope y'all do as well! I learned a few new things from her which is always fantastic- just remember, when you're preparing yourself for your NBE exams, both the Arts ad the Sciences, GO ONLY BY HOW THE BOOKS SAY IT. Ignore what YOU know, or what YOUR experiences are. We just enjoyed discussing things, as I usually do. But please remember the NBE is a test of your ability to regurgitate oodles of information, not practicality or what you would actually do in certain situations, you know?Secondly, here are the links to the three Quizlets that I have used to put this episode together for y'all: (I couldn't find just one that really, truly, covered everything you NEED to know for what could get thrown at you during your NBE)THESE ARE NOT IN ORDER, I COMBINED ALL OF THESE DUE TO REPEAT IMFO:1: https://quizlet.com/45242337/jewish-funeral-rites-flash-cards/     Creator: EWhite01222: https://quizlet.com/15706190/jewish-funeral-rites-flash-cards/     Creator: jessica_g_lawrence3: https://quizlet.com/99630833/funeral-directing-jewish-and-islamic-funeral-rite-exam-iv-flash-cards/     Creator: SamanthaHHernandezThis episode will cover A LOT of really important information to help you prepare for your exam!Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your booty- I promise! Anything you see in your textbooks regarding ANY AND ALL RELIGION WILL BE VITAL AND ABSOLUTELY IMPORTANT TO PREPARING FOR YOUR ARTS NBE, I PROMISE! The most crucial textbook for this section being:Types of Funeral Services and Ceremonies (I have the 2nd Edition, worked for me just fine)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyCheck out my Patreon to support my show, too; https://www.patreon.com/MeghanOpocensky?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorI'll be updating it later!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS. I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!We ARE finally starting sciences this upcoming week, everyone! Just PLEASE be patient with me, this was a lot of reading and recording and I am EXHAUSTED! I appreciate your continued patience as well as your kindness and support, as always! You are seriously ALL so darn amazing and I adore y'all so, so much!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again, friends and future funeral service professionals!We're back with an episode featuring the study guide from The Conference's Official Study Guide for the NBE: Sciences Volume 12.3     Acronyms:          *Page: 162*     Prefixes & Suffixes:           *Page: 121*Feel free to read along if you have your guide in front of you, otherwise enjoy the show!ALL credit is given to The Conference and all references cited in their guide, including the American Board of Funeral Service Education. A full list of cited references is located at the back of this book.This podcast is meant for educational purposes ONLY.As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will be doing Embalming and Restorative Arts as a priority, as in MY experience those are the topics you'll need to know best to sit confidently for your Sciences NBE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS: Message me! Please! I'm ALWAYS open to content suggestions, I am here for YOU and YOUR success! To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again, friends and future funeral service professionals!We're back with an episode featuring the study guide from The Conference's Official Study Guide for the NBE: Arts Volume 12.3     Funeral Service Management:          *Pages: 72-73*Feel free to read along if you have your guide in front of you, otherwise enjoy the show!ALL credit is given to The Conference and all references cited in their guide, including the American Board of Funeral Service Education. A full list of cited references is located at the back of this book.This podcast is meant for educational purposes ONLY.As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs promised, here are the repeating terms/definitions:Evaluating: The process of measuring organizational performance with predetermined standards or expected results.Directing: The process of guiding and/or supervising the activities of an organization to achieve plans and objectives.Post-funeral follow-up: Services provided by a funeral organization that occur after final disposition; those appropriate and helpful acts of counseling, personal, and/or written contact after the funeral.As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on a few things still and I appreciate your continued patience! I am getting SO CLOSE to finally being able to start on Sciences, and I know many of my listeners are really looking forward to that, so yay! I'm working as fast as I can, I promise! :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again, friends and future funeral service professionals!We're back with an episode featuring the study guide from The Conference's Official Study Guide for the NBE: Arts Volume 12.3   Funeral Service Merchandising:          *Pages: 65-71*Feel free to read along if you have your guide in front of you, otherwise enjoy the show!**PLEASE LISTEN TO MY WORDS: PLEASE, PLEEEEEEAAAASSSSEEEE LEARN LIGHTING AND THE VARIOUS USES OF CERTAIN COLORS OF SAID LIGHTS FOR SERVICES AND VIEWINGS. THIS DOESN'T COVER THAT SADLY, BUT I PLAN TO DO A SEPERATE EPISODE/YOUTUBE OR SOMETHING JUST ON LIGHTING. PLEASE ASK YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER FOR HELP, THEY'LL LIKELY KNOW WHAT YOU'RE REFERRING TO! I'M WORKING WITH/WAITING FOR HELP FROM A PROFESSOR FROM GUPTON-JONES, AND TRUST ME I WILL SHARE AS SOON AS I GET THAT INFORMATION!**Also, another side note, SO MANY OF THESE ARE GOING TO PLAGUE YOUR EXAM. BET. So soak this one in like that informational sponge you've become, my friend! Do NOT IGNORE ME ABOUT THIS! I wouldn't steer you wrong...have I thus far? HECC NO!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, here is the list of the repeated terms and their definitions for y'all:   Cap filler: (See "bridge") Bridge (Header/Cap): component part of cap/lid that is constructed into caskets that display a cut tp; provides strength/rigidity at the point of the transverse cut.   Fiberboard: (See "composition board") Composition board (particle board, pressed board, fiberboard, hardboard): particles of wood bonded together with waterproof glue; the different types are distiginuished by the size and shape of the particles of wood used.   As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on a few things still and I appreciate your continued patience! I am getting SO CLOSE to finally being able to start on Sciences, and I know many of my listeners are really looking forward to that, so yay! I'm working as fast as I can, I promise! :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again, friends and future funeral service professionals!We're back with an episode featuring the study guide from The Conference's Official Study Guide for the NBE: Arts Volume 12.3     Funeral Directing:          *Pages: 58-64*Feel free to read along if you have your guide in front of you, otherwise enjoy the show!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on a few things still and I appreciate your continued patience! I am getting SO CLOSE to finally being able to start on Sciences, and I know many of my listeners are really looking forward to that, so yay! I'm working as fast as I can, I promise! :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again friends and future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used to put this episode together for y'all:Content creator: brandy_wells4Here is the link to this Quizlet for you:https://quizlet.com/217495051/the-roman-catholic-liturgical-funeral-funeral-directing-nbe-arts-flash-cards/This episode will cover A LOT of really important information to help you prepare for your exam, however I will be doing what I have promised and planned to do with two new guest co-hosts that both practice the respective religions each episode is going to cover (Jewish and Muslim funeral rites and terminology), so please remain patient with me while I coordinate with the two of them, I should have Jewish done this upcoming weekend and hopefully Islam soon after!Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! Anything you see in your textbooks regarding ANY AND ALL RELIGION WILL BE VITAL AND ABSOLUTELY IMPORTANT TO PREPARING FOR YOUR ARTS NBE, I PROMISE! The most crucial textbook for this section being:Types of Funeral Services and Ceremonies (I have the 2nd Edition, worked for me just fine)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS. I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I plan on embarking on the very difficult journey of religions soon. I've been holding off on purpose because I get super embarrassed if I mispronounce things, so I'm trying to research and write out proper pronunciation FIRT! Same with the rest of the topics I have yet to touch on. We ARE finally approaching the end of Arts, and soon I can start up on Sciences! I know maaaaany listeners have been eagerly awaiting that section, and trust me I am TRYING to hurry!I appreciate your continued patience!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again friends and future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used to put this episode together for y'all:Content creator: Glenda_Rosales4https://quizlet.com/368728921/funeral-directing-nbe-religious-terms-flash-cards/This episode will cover A LOT of really important information to help you prepare for your exam, however I will be doing what I have promised and planned to do with two new guest co-hosts that both practice the respective religions each episode is going to cover (Jewish and Muslim funeral rites and terminology), so please remain patient with me while I coordinate with the two of them, I should have Jewish done this upcoming weekend and hopefully Islam soon after!Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise! Anything you see in your textbooks regarding ANY AND ALL RELIGION WILL BE VITAL AND ABSOLUTELY IMPORTANT TO PREPARING FOR YOUR ARTS NBE, I PROMISE! The most crucial textbook for this section being:Types of Funeral Services and Ceremonies (I have the 2nd Edition, worked for me just fine)I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS. I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I plan on embarking on the very difficult journey of religions soon. I've been holding off on purpose because I get super embarrassed if I mispronounce things, so I'm trying to research and write out proper pronunciation FIRT! Same with the rest of the topics I have yet to touch on. We ARE finally approaching the end of Arts, and soon I can start up on Sciences! I know maaaaany listeners have been eagerly awaiting that section, and trust me I am TRYING to hurry!I appreciate your continued patience!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again, friends and future funeral service professionals!We're back with an episode featuring the study guide from The Conference's Official Study Guide for the NBE: Arts Volume 12.3   Professional Communication Skills:          *Pages: 89-90*Feel free to read along if you have your guide in front of you, otherwise enjoy the show!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on a few things still and I appreciate your continued patience! I am getting SO CLOSE to finally being able to start on Sciences, and I know many of my listeners are really looking forward to that, so yay! I'm working as fast as I can, I promise! :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.((My apologies upfront, this was my final recording at about midnight so my voice was a goner! I just wanted to push ONE MORE out for you!))With that out of the way...Hi again, my friends and future funeral service professionals!We're back with an episode featuring the study guide from The Conference's Official Study Guide for the NBE: Arts Volume 12.3    Small Business Management:          *Pages: 91-95*Feel free to read along if you have your guide in front of you, otherwise enjoy the show!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on a few things still and I appreciate your continued patience! I am getting SO CLOSE to finally being able to start on Sciences, and I know many of my listeners are really looking forward to that, so yay! I'm working as fast as I can, I promise! :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskyTREASON: Claus von Stauffenberg and the Plot to kill HitlerIn ten episodes, Treason tells the remarkable and true story of Claus von...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again, friends and future funeral service professionals!We're back with an episode featuring the study guide from The Conference's Official Study Guide for the NBE: Arts Volume 12.3     Federal Trade Commission / FTC:          *Pages: 56-57*Feel free to read along if you have your guide in front of you, otherwise enjoy the show!I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on a few things still and I appreciate your continued patience! I am getting SO CLOSE to finally being able to start on Sciences, and I know many of my listeners are really looking forward to that, so yay! I'm working as fast as I can, I promise! :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again, friends and future funeral service professionals!We're back with an episode featuring the study guide from The Conference's Official Study Guide for the NBE: Arts Volume 12.3     Ethics:          *Page: 55*Feel free to read along if you have your guide in front of you, otherwise enjoy the show!As a side note, I keep seeing cremation text book pop up from different schools/programs, I think it might be a bit useful, but I do not find it to be super necessary to pass.I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyAs always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on a few things still and I appreciate your continued patience! I am getting SO CLOSE to finally being able to start on Sciences, and I know many of my listeners are really looking forward to that, so yay! I'm working as fast as I can, I promise! :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello once again my friends and future fellow funeral professionals!I have such a fun and exciting update for you to share tonight!I hope you are all just as excited as I am...I am going to be adding a YouTube channel to operate side-by-side with this Podcast, to add to the content in a more in-depth manner, like drawing out the various places of worship and their layouts and specific area terminologies, and caskets with their various components and parts (just for a couple solid examples)!I will also be tackling the very long overdue topics of the different religions and their funeral practices, but with the proper guest cohosts that practice said faiths so that I don't embarrass myself AND insult and entire religion at the same time. I have a friend that is a practicing member of the Jewish faith doing an episode with me this upcoming Saturday, but the Muslim individual is not a for-sure deal yet SO if you, or someone you know, would be interested in cohosting a Muslim/Islam episode PLEASE reach out to me ASAP! My YouTube Channel is named the same as my Podcast, for easier finding, but here is a direct link I copied:I have also started a YouTube Channel to coincide with this Podcast that I highly suggest following and subscribing to if you have not already! I will be offering in-depth visual aids of the various places of worship, casket construction and parts, etc.!The link to my channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@MeghanOpocenskyOtherwise, the handle is: @MeghanOpocenskyAlso: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise!The most crucial  textbooks being:Funeral Service Psychology & Counseling21st Century Funeral Directing and Funeral Service ManagementTypes of Funeral Services and Ceremonies (I have the 2nd Edition, worked for me just fine)As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!We ARE finally approaching the end of Arts, and soon I can start up on Sciences! I know maaaaany listeners have been eagerly awaiting that section, and trust me I am TRYING to hurry!I appreciate your continued patience!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskyTREASON: Claus von Stauffenberg and the Plot to kill HitlerIn ten episodes, Treason tells the remarkable and true story of Claus von...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again friends and future funeral professionals!Firstly, here is the link to the  Quizlet I used to put this absolute MONSTER audio study guide together for you guys:Content creator: Morg900https://quizlet.com/144238329/funeral-services-nbe-arts-review-flash-cards/This episode will cover A LOT of really important information to help you prepare for your exam, however I only read about halfway through it before recording and I started noticing A LOT of Oklahoma specific things mentioned...I'm not sure if this user is in OK, but hey if YOU are in OK then I highly recommend reading their Quizlet as I skipped over all of the Oklahoma-related content in my episode. Other than that, it may not be the PERFECT review episode, but it's a fantastic start! I am super confident in this one, of course adding it to my other more in-depth episodes this should really serve as more of a "wrap-up" to ensure you are, in fact, retaining vital information. If you find yourself unable to answer yourself, I suggest revisiting the episodes you're struggling with until you can regurgitate them. That's what worked for me! Also: as I always say: GO REREAD YOUR DARN TEXTBOOKS! They'll save your butt, I promise!The most crucial  textbooks being:Funeral Service Psychology & Counseling21st Century Funeral Directing and Funeral Service ManagementTypes of Funeral Services and Ceremonies (I have the 2nd Edition, worked for me just fine)As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS. I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I plan on embarking on the very difficult journey of religions soon. I've been holding off on purpose because I get super embarrassed if I mispronounce things, so I'm trying to research and write out proper pronunciation FIRT! Same with the rest of the topics I have yet to touch on. We ARE finally approaching the end of Arts, and soon I can start up on Sciences! I know maaaaany listeners have been eagerly awaiting that section, and trust me I am TRYING to hurry!I appreciate your continued patience!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello again my friends and future funeral professionals!The content for this episode has been pulled directly from The Conference: The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards: National Board Exam Study Guide Volume 12.3's glossary for their Arts section.     History of Funeral Directing & Embalming:          *Pgs. 85-88*ALL credit is given to The Conference and all references cited in their guide, including the American Board of Funeral Service Education. A full list of cited references is located at the back of this book.This podcast is meant for educational purposes ONLY.As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS. I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I plan on embarking on the very difficult journey of religions soon. I've been holding off on purpose because I get super embarrassed if I mispronounce things, so I'm trying to research and write out proper pronunciation FIRT! Same with the rest of the topics I have yet to touch on. We ARE finally approaching the end of Arts, and soon I can start up on Sciences! I know maaaaany listeners have been eagerly awaiting that section, and trust me I am TRYING to hurry! I appreciate your continued patience!If you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi again, friends and future funeral service professionals!We're back with an episode featuring the study guide from The Conference's Official Study Guide for the NBE: Arts Volume 12.3     Cremation:          *Page: 54*Feel free to read along if you have your guide in front of you, otherwise enjoy the show!As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on a few things still and I appreciate your continued patience! I am getting SO CLOSE to finally being able to start on Sciences, and I know many of my listeners are really looking forward to that, so yay! I'm working as fast as I can, I promise! :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello, friends and fellow future funeral professionals!Thank you for joining me for another episode of my podcast!PLEASE, please study these and know your Business Law terminology, as it will prove to be beneficial when you're sitting for your exam. It could make or break you if you do not know this information. Remember, every question/point counts (you want to make sure you know as much as possible to make up for those questions you get REALLY stuck on- don't let these Business Law ones get ya, they WILL add up!)! I will be revisiting this topic once I find a better/more in-depth study guide for it as I personally feel that some of their definitions are not really preparing you for the way they fashion their Business Law related questions.The content for this episode has been pulled directly from The Conference: The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards: National Board Exam Study Guide Volume 12.3's glossary for their Arts section.*Business Law, pgs. 49-53*ALL credit is given to The Conference and all references cited in their guide, including the American Board of Funeral Service Education. A full list of cited references is located at the back of this book.This podcast is meant for educational purposes ONLY.As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!GOOD LUCK and remember to breathe! You've got this, I'm here for you and I'm here to help you succeed. Stress will be your worst enemy- not your biggest motivator with these exams. :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello, friends!Thank you for joining me for another episode of my podcast!Before I begin I would like to emphasize the importance of this topic for passing your NBE. PLEASE study these and know your Funeral Service Law terminology VERY well, as it will prove to be beneficial when you're sitting for your exam.The content for this episode has been pulled directly from The Conference: The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards: National Board Exam Study Guide Volume 12.3's glossary for their Arts section.*Funeral Service Law, pgs. 74-79*ALL credit is given to The Conference and all references cited in their guide, including the American Board of Funeral Service Education. A full list of cited references is located at the back of this book.*Here is the list of repeated definitions from this section, as there were too many to justify constantly flipping back and forth to read them out loud, but I wanted them to be easily accessible for you here:Coroner (see Medical Examiner and Justice of the Peace):       Medical Examiner: Forensically-trained physician whose duty it is to investigate      questionable or unattended deaths      Justice of the Peace: Public officer whose duties in some jurisdictions may include among other things the investigation of deathDead Human Body:     Corpse: Body of a dead human being, deprived of life, but not yet entirely disintegratedExecutor/Executrix:     Personal Representative: Person who represents and administers the estate of deceased persons; executor and/or administrator of the estateExhumation:      Disinterment: Removal of a human remains from previous location of final dispositionFuneral service practitioner:     Funeral director: Person properly licensed, engaged in, or conducting, or holding himself/herself out as being engaged in:    1: Preparing, other than by embalming, for the burial or disposition of dead human bodies    2: Maintaining or operating a funeral establishment for the preparation and disposition, or for the care of dead human bodiesInhumement (Burial/Interment):     Burial: Act of placing the dead human body in the groundIntern:     Apprentice: Person engaged in learning the practice of funeral directing and/or embalming under instruction, direction or personal supervision of a dually licensed funeral director and/or embalmerLegacy:     Bequest: Gift of personal property by willMortuary Law:     Funeral Service Law: Branch of law which relates to matters concerned with the disposal of the dead and regulation of funeral directors/embalmers and funeral establishmentsResident Trainee:      Apprentice: Person engaged in learning the practice of funeral directing and/or embalming under instruction, direction or personal supervision of a duly licensed funeral director and/or embalmerThis podcast is meant for educational purposes ONLY.As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!GOOD LUCK and remember to breathe! You've got this, I'm here for you and I'm here to help you succeed. Stress will be your worst enemy- not your biggest motivator with these exams. :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hello, y'all! Thank you so much for joining me for another episode of my podcast!*Before I begin my description I would like to emphasize the importance of this topic for passing your NBE. Please, PLEASE study up on these and know your Funeral Service Sociology well, as it will prove to be extremely beneficial to you when you're sitting for your exam.* The content for this episode has been pulled directly from The Conference: The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards: National Board Exam      *Funeral Service Sociology, pgs. 83-84*ALL credit is given to The Conference and all references cited in their guide, including the American Board of Funeral Service Education. A full list of cited references is located at the back of this book.This podcast is meant for educational purposes ONLY.As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!GOOD LUCK and remember to breathe! You've got this, I'm here for you and I'm here to help you succeed. Stress will be your worst enemy- not your biggest motivator with these exams. :)To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi there, friends!We're back with an episode featuring the much-asked for, long and patiently waited for, Taggart Notes! PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME IF YOU NEED A COPY! I AM HAPPY TO SHARE THESE! I just need an email to send them to.Credit goes to: The Taggart Notes: PDFNational Board Examination Review Book For Students of Funeral Service Education/Mortuary Science : ARTSDr. Thomas R. TaggartThe Taggart Notes is a hefty 217 pages long of all very useful information for preparing yourself for the Arts NBE, so I will be tackling the whole thing. I just ask for your continued patience because it is A LOT!In this episode I start from the point where we left off on the previous episode (Part 1, Sociology and Funeral History Glossary Terms), pages 18-27. This covers Grief Counseling in a far more in depth manner than my previous pieces.I include my own story regarding why I chose to get into this industry, and I hope y'all don't mind me sharing this extremely personal story with you- I swear it was my attempt at helping y'all understand how crucial treating children of ALL ages at funerals is! As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hi there, friends!We're back with an episode featuring the much-asked for, long and patiently waited for, Taggart Notes! PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME IF YOU NEED A COPY! I AM HAPPY TO SHARE THESE! I just need an email to send them to.Credit goes to: The Taggart Notes: PDFNational Board Examination Review Book For Students of Funeral Service Education/Mortuary Science : ARTSDr. Thomas R. TaggartThe Taggart Notes is a hefty 217 pages long of all very useful information for preparing yourself for the Arts NBE, so I will be tackling the whole thing. I just ask for your continued patience because it is A LOT!In this episode I start from the very beginning, Sociology, and end after completing the Funeral History Glossary segment. Pages 4-17*As always, thank you all so much for you continued support!*MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO MY HINTS.*I CANNOT DO MUCH ELSE TO HELP YOU!I will continue looking at what to do next, I have yet to touch on still and I appreciate your continued patience!To support this show through the channel platform, please visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355990/supporters/newIf you're interested in supporting the show but don't want to subscribe, my info is as follows:@MegOpocensky / $MegOpocenskySupport the Show.