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Dying to Share
by Dying to Share Podcast
Join us for "Dying to Share," the podcast where humor meets the afterlife! Hosted by a funeral director and a cemetery/crematory operator, each episode delves into the often-taboo world of the death industry with a light-hearted twist. From behind the scenes stories to the quirky side of funerals, we’ll tackle everything from burial traditions to the latest in eco-friendly options, all while sharing laughs and learning how to celebrate life amidst the inevitable. Tune in for an enlightening and entertaining journey through the cemetery gates, you might be surprised by what you discover!
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Unpacking the Unspoken
Join us as you catch up with Barry and Morty, diving into how they're really doing behind the scenes. From the weight of the job to the moments that stick with them long after their day ends, we're talking honestly about stress, burnout, coping, and the importance of actually checking in.
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Going the Extra Miles
In this episode of Dying to Share we are introducing Miles. For more than 30 years, he has answered the call...no matter the hour, no matter the distance. A Funeral Director who has truly worked every facet of the profession, from the arrangement office, prep room table, to the removal vehicle, and now operating the county medical examiner transport team.
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Dying for Something Different
You think you've heard it all...until you haven't. In this episode of Dying to Share we're coffin up some of the most odd requests we've encountered on the job, ones that made us laugh, pause, and some that occasionally question everything.Spoiler: you can request a lot more than you think.
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Monumental Decisions - Part 2
In this episode of Dying to Share, we’re getting set in stone…literally! We’re introducing a new guest, Rocky, a monument specialist! We’ll be talking monuments, headstones, markers, mausoleums, and all the decisions that become permanent real fast. From picking granite colors and fonts (yes, even fonts) to writing epitaphs you can’t edit later, we’re breaking down how families choose a final tribute that truly withstands the test of time.
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Monumental Decisions - Part 1
In this episode of Dying to Share, we’re getting set in stone…literally! We’re introducing a new guest, Rocky, a monument specialist! We’ll be talking monuments, headstones, markers, mausoleums, and all the decisions that become permanent real fast. From picking granite colors and fonts (yes, even fonts) to writing epitaphs you can’t edit later, we’re breaking down how families choose a final tribute that truly withstands the test of time.
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Resting in Records
In this episode, we're Dying to Share how cemeteries and funeral homes can benefit your family history search. Don't let the solemn setting fool you, these places are absolute gold mines for genealogists!Sometimes the best clues to your roots are found six feet under!
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Afterlife Edition
In this episode of Dying to Share, we're thinking outside the box.... literally. ⚰️From columbariums to composting, hydrolysis to natural burials, we're breaking down the alternative options that are changing the way we say goodbye. As it turns out, the afterlife isn't one size fits all!
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Mourning Manners
In this episode of Dying to Share, we're minding our manners and talking all things funeral and cemetery etiquette. We're covering the do's, the don'ts, and the please don't ever do that again's. When it comes to honoring someone's life... good mourning manners matter!
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Raised in the Business: Freddie's Story
In this episode of Dying to Share, we are welcoming a new guest, Freddie! A third generation funeral director and licensed for longer than some of you have been alive - Freddie talks about what it's like to grow up in the funeral home, choosing this profession, and navigating the ever changing death industry. Pull up a chair, this one's been decades in the making!
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The Art of Embalming
In this episode of Dying to Share, we are pumping up the jams and the arteries! Morty will be talking all things embalming, what it is, why it's done, and why it is less creepy than people anticipate.Because in death care, presentation matters💀
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Fired Up: What Happens at the Crematory
In this episode of Dying to Share, we're turning up the heat and talking all things cremation. We walk you through what happens behind the crematory doors, answering the burning questions people are dying to ask.
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Spilling the Dirt: Introducing Bernie
This week on Dying to Share, we're digging deep and turning up the heat with special guest Bernie. From life among the headstones to behind the scenes at the crematory, Bernie shares what really goes on in these two corners of the death care industry.
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Heaven, Hell and Funeral Smells
This week on Dying to Share, we’re getting a little personal… and a little theological.. We’ll be talking about our own religious beliefs, how they shape the way we see death, and the wide world of religious funeral customs that guide families through loss. We’re diving into how faith, culture, and end of life care all intertwine - so whatever your beliefs are, one thing most religions agree on is that life is a journey… so you might as well buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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From Death to Disposition: What really happens after you die
Have you ever wondered what actually happens after you die? In this episode, Morty and Barry break down what families don't always see or hear. We walk through the step by step process that take place after a death occurs.Because death is serious, but talking about it doesn't have to be so stiff!
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The People Behind the Death Industry
In the very first episode of Dying to Share, hosts Morty and Barry pull back the curtain and introduce themselves, their work, and what led them into the death industry. Whether you are death curious, or you are just brave enough to listen, episode one invites you to lean in, listen closely and start the conversion we are all Dying to Share.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join us for "Dying to Share," the podcast where humor meets the afterlife! Hosted by a funeral director and a cemetery/crematory operator, each episode delves into the often-taboo world of the death industry with a light-hearted twist. From behind the scenes stories to the quirky side of funerals, we’ll tackle everything from burial traditions to the latest in eco-friendly options, all while sharing laughs and learning how to celebrate life amidst the inevitable. Tune in for an enlightening and entertaining journey through the cemetery gates, you might be surprised by what you discover!
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