A Look Inside the Dover Port Mortuary with Kevin Smith

Filling the Void in Cultural Competence with Edwin Jackson

In this episode, I chatted with Edwin Jackson, Assistant Professor of Mortuary Science, PhD Candidate, Death Care Professional, Death Equity Advocate, and new arrival at the Multicultural Death & Grief Care Academy. We discussed cultural competency and the importance of learning to care for the various races and ethnicities that you may be called upon to serve. Resources and ideas were exchanged in this honest conversation. Connect with Edwin on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-jackson-b2b584215/] Multicultural Death & Grief Care Academy [https://thegravewoman.com/]

What is Eternal Fan? with Matt Linn

CEO and Eternal Fan founder Matt Linn explains what exactly this progressive offering is and how it can extend a family's memorialization options into new territory. During our conversation, the value of creating experience and innovative positioning is described, and an explanation of this incredible new way for you to serve your client families is revealed. Learn more about Eternal Fan [https://goeternalfan.com/]

Homesteaders' Danielle Burmeister Introduces the Momentum 2026 Event!

Executive-level learning meets Florida-level fun! Meet Danielle and gain insights into what to expect from the upcoming Momentum 2026 event. For more information, please visit: Momentum 2026 [https://www.kates-boylston.com/events/momentum-a-womens-leadership-accelerator/article_d9a08a73-6ab5-4c14-ad72-ee4fff02f1e5.html] Homesteaders Event Announcement [https://www.homesteaderslife.com/company-news/homesteaders-to-host-womens-leadership-accelerator]

The Future of Burial Vault Companies with Dale Cameron (Doric Products)

On April 10, Dale Cameron took on the role of Business Development Manager with Doric Products. A seasoned funeral service professional, Dale brings a wealth of knowledge to his position with Doric. Join us as we discuss the future of outer burial containers, what options may be best for a greener approach, and how Doric intends to stay sustainable in a growing cremation market. Doric Products [https://www.doric-vaults.com/]

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.