Member Talks! by WA. State Funeral Directors Association

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

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

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

Do you need a headstone, Mausoleum, or Memorial Bench? Meet Curtis Smith from Memorial Monuments.  Memorial Monuments has been crafting quality monuments since 1979. Check out https://memorialmonumentsinc.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Live-streamed funeral services have become the new normal since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Viewlogies has kicked the technology up a notch for the post-pandemic world.   Check them out on this new episode of Member Talks!

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

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

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

Did you know Washington State is going to be the place to be in August of 2021? That's right, CANA's 103 Cremation Innovation Convention and DeathCon are moving forward with live conventions in Washington State in August. Have a listen to hear about both opportunities. 

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

As Memorial Day 2021 comes to a close we take a moment to reflect on one of America's most visited graves, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Today we share the story found on https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil

Today on MemberTalks! we revisit Craig Bergmann from Loving Paws Pet Loss Center in the Spokane Valley.  Loving Paws Pet Loss Center offers Alkaline Hydrolysis disposition services for pets that have passed away.  find out more at https://www.lovingpawspetloss.com

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

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

Today on Member Talks! we look back at our very first episode with our then President, Lisa Devereau

Brie Smith, Funeral Director for Return Home

Today we meet McKenzie Johnson, Executive Director of Soulumination.  Soulumination celebrates the lives of children and parents facing life-threatening conditions by providing professional photographs of these special individuals and their families, free of charge.  Sit back and relax as we listen to another,  Member Talks! by Washington State Funeral Director Association.

What are Human Remains Detection dogs? Where and when are they deployed? Today we talk with Suzane Elshult from Cascadia Search Dogs on Member Talks! by the Washington State Funeral Director Association

What do you do with post-cremation, Alkaline Hydrolysis, or Natural Organic Reduction metal?  Learn how metal recycling can help your business grow.  Check out this episode of Member Talks! and maybe receive a free Yeti Tumbler.

For the first time ever, Katrina Spade from Recompose, Walt Patrick from the Herland Forest, and Micah Truman from Return Home sit down in the same interview and discuss Natural Organic Reduction. And they did it on the Washington State Funeral Director Associations show #MemberTalks! Check it out.

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

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

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

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

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

Today we dive into a topic rarely discussed, Suicide.  Dr. Sara Murphy is a renowned suicidologist and a Certified Thanatologist. If you are in crisis please contact National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1–800–273-TALK (8255) The Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential phone line for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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