Funeral Service Insider: The Podcast

A Look Inside the Dover Port Mortuary with Kevin Smith

In the first of a two-part episode, we meet Kevin Smith, the chief of the Mortuary Affairs Division, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Port Mortuary. He shared his background and insight into how the Dover Port Mortuary operates as well as a few key processes (dignified transfers, wrap techniques based on viewability, and tailoring plastic garments for a fitted look). There are many steps that go into the care provided at Dover, and you can learn about them here. In part two, Kevin will share the evolution of their new mobile embalming unit and more.

Embracing Change with Katey Houston

From being the face of Return Home to her new role with Parting Stone, Katey brings us up to speed on where she is now. From candid conversations about mental health to sharing her feelings about her presence in "The Life We Leave", we talked about it all. Curious about the Parting Stone process? We covered that too. This is a great interview, well worth your time. *Thank you to our episode sponsor, Starmark.* About Parting Stone [https://partingstone.com/pages/about-ashes-into-stones] Connect with Katey on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katey-houston-cfsp-9b025a99] Starmark Offerings [https://starmarkcp.com/]

Beyond the Casket: Why One Funeral Director Switched to Human Composting

Licensed funeral director Mandy Stafford discusses her shift from casketed ground burials to ecological options and her new role with Return Home. Click here for complete show notes. https://www.kates-boylston.com/beyond-the-casket-why-one-funeral-director-switched-to-human-composting/article_772882af-6649-4820-81da-03aa2af5aba9.html

EEOC Woes at Everstory Partners, a Big Week for Green Dispositions and More

Bathroom discrimination, NOR in Brooklyn, a pro-green disposition doc, and more in this week's episode. Click here [https://www.kates-boylston.com/podcast/eeoc-woes-at-everstory-partners-a-big-week-for-green-dispositions-and-more/article_9f48b3aa-2ffa-4703-980f-2afcc37e015a.html] for complete show notes.

Ontario's Unclaimed Remains, Medicaid Mausoleum Sales, and Oklahoma Casket Wars

This week we consider Ontario's unclaimed remains, Medicaid funeral spending, human composting in Maine/Utah, and Oklahoma's casket sales lawsuit. Click here [https://www.kates-boylston.com/ontario-s-unclaimed-remains-medicaid-mausoleum-sales-and-oklahoma-casket-wars/article_d79893d9-c785-46ef-9d99-a97acfcce3fa.html] for complete show notes.