Why Funeral Hires Are Abandoning You | Martha Thayer (Mortuary Training) #65

Get ready to dive deep on:🎓 The truth about what mortuary school really teaches🙅🏽‍♀️ The onboarding mistakes that push new hires out the door📉 How micromanagement kills motivation❤️‍🔥 What smart funeral homes are doing to keep their teams happyWhether you're a funeral home owner, manager, or just passionate about funeral service—this episode will change how you think about hiring and training.💡 Don’t miss this must-watch conversation packed with real talk, bold insights, and practical solutions.Watch NOW and subscribe for more content funeral pro tips! 🎙#FuneralHomeSoftware #CremationSoftware #FuneralDirector #MortuarySchool #FuneralProfessionals #DirectCremation #FuneralTech #FuneralTraining #OnlineCremations #FuneralIndustryTimestamps(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:47) Welcome to Direct Cremation Podcast(00:01:01) Welcome Martha Thayer!(00:02:06) Beginning of Martha's Journey(00:05:15) Martha's Early Experiences with Death(00:10:06) Martha's Path to Becoming an Instructor(00:14:39) Changes in Funeral Director Landscape(00:18:04) Challenges Faced by Funeral Service Students(00:22:57) Favorite Subjects to Teach in Funeral Service(00:25:33) Expectations for Recent Graduates in Funeral Service(00:28:51) Supporting New Funeral Directors(00:30:21) Misconceptions about Working in Funeral Homes(00:31:32) Reasons for Leaving the Funeral Service Industry(00:33:52) Importance of Trust(00:35:38) Lack of Onboarding and SOPs in Funeral Homes(00:44:11) Emerging Trends and Generational Differences in Funeral Care(00:47:30) Changes in Death Care and Impact on Training(00:51:15) Role as Interim Executive Director of the Colorado Funeral Directors Association(00:57:00) Reasons for Reintroduction of Individual Licensing in Colorado(01:04:08) Mortuary Training Company Overview(01:08:25) Importance of Consistency in Funeral Service(01:10:02) Predictions for Death Care in 10 years(01:13:11) How to Reach Martha