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Author: Brian Waters and Ryan Ballard: Indiana Funeral Directors

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Funeral Directors, Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters discuss life, death and the story of funeral service.
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Ryan walks around a cemetery before a service. The sounds of the cemetery help him relive some memories.  He also gets frustrated with the setup. Rock and Roll friends.   Sponsors: www.indianadonornetwork.org www.gather.app https://www.lovealwaysproject.org/ https://www.natlmortuaryshipping.com/ https://www.wilbert.com/ www.certifiedsafetytraining.org
  Robert Falcon sits with John Rabold from the Indiana Donor Network and has a conversation.  This is from the Indiana Funeral Direcors Convention from May 2023.  Definately some fun twists and turns in this one.        Sponsors: https://www.wilbert.com/ www.indianadonornetwork.org https://www.garfieldrefining.com/ https://www.natlmortuaryshipping.com/ https://www.lovealwaysproject.org/ www.gather.app https://matthewsaurora.com/    
NFDA 2023 Las Vegas was a Blurr.  Brian has a quick conversation with a company that has been setting up care centers for funeral homes since 1991.  As government slowly chokes all of small business between regulation and fines, this company can help us stay current with what we need to be doing in the care center to keep Uncle Sam off our back. Rock and Roll !!!   Sponsors: https://www.piercedirect.com/ecommerce/default.aspx www.duncanstuarttodd.com www.myasd.com www.garfieldrefining.com www.indianadonornetwork.org https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.gather.app www.matthewsaurora.com www.certifiedsafetytraining.org www.natlmortuaryshipping.com
Mountain Mornings with Jason Duvall is a story of Appalachian Funeral service.  He talks about the story of the David Mine Disaster of 1967.  Jason has his own history within this story, he has been hesitant to put this out until he felt his account was fully accurate. Here we are. Rock and Roll friends!!! We see you!!!!!   Sponsors: https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.lovealwaysproject.org www.indianadonornetwork.org www.gather.app www.undertakingthepodcast.com www.duvallandmoore.com www.garfieldrefining.com www.matthewsaurora.com www.certifiedsafetytraining.org
"Hey Buddy" !!!!! Brian is bored one night and just gives Ron a call and records it.  It sure is good to hear his voice. This is what they did for so many years, they would game plan and talk about everything.  I have been going through all kinds of content and thought this was fitting to release. Enjoy the Jovial laugh of Ron King.  Rest in Peace my friend.     Sponsors: www.indianadonornetwork.org https://988lifeline.org/ https://www.piercedirect.com/ecommerce/default.aspx https://www.wilbert.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.garfieldrefining.com www.gather.app
This is another one from the vault. This is Glyn Tallon at Vernie Fountains International Conference in Missouri I belive from 2021.  We have a live crowd for this and it is in the middle of a hotel lobby.  We have the opportunity to ask our questions on restorative art.  Glyn also tells his story.      Sponsors: https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.indianadonornetwork.org www.butlercoach.com www.matthewsaurora.com www.tallonmortuaryspecialists.com www.undertakingthepodcast.com  www.gather.app www.garfieldrefining.com
Ryans Final Episode

Ryans Final Episode

2023-12-1522:051

Ryan is leaving the Podcast.  He wants to say a few words to everyone before he goes.  Rock and Roll!!
  This episode Ryan talks about how our body senses things and reacts.  The sense of smell affected Ryan one evening after sitting and going through his fathers things with his mother.  How does the smell of clothes or cologne take you back in time?  How can it be so vivd in that moment. We talk about it.  Rock and Roll!   Sponsors: https://www.piercedirect.com www.indianadonornetwork.com https://gather.app/ www.lovealwaysproject.org https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.undertakingthepodcast.com www.supernovaintl.com  
Undertaking The Colts

Undertaking The Colts

2023-12-0959:02

What a surprising year it has been.  Blake and JB dive into the craziness that is Indiana Football.
  Brother Jason introduces his new show.  He talks about what it is like in rural Kentucky and being a funeral director.  Jason is down near the Appalachian Mountains close to the West Virginia border, his new series will be stories and the history as to how funeral service has been done in that area.  I truly believe we can learn from all people from all walks of life and we can apply it to our everyday.  I want  to hear other professionals experiences to be the best funeral director possible.  Lets walk with brother Jason down a new journey within the Undertaking: The Podcast Network.  Welcome Jason Duvall!!!!       www.duvallandmoore.com   Sponsors:   www.indianadonornetwork.org www.lovealwaysproject.org https://gather.app/ https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.undertakingthepodcast.com www.certifiedsafetytraining.org www.supernovaintl.com
#542 Undertaking The Colts

#542 Undertaking The Colts

2023-12-0101:30:03

The guys are back with their thoughts on this weeks game.  There have been alot of headines this week for the colts and quite honestly I personally think every week we are rolling the dice in hope of good news.  Blake and JB go deep with a guest and explain some of the happenings from the week and the future for the weekend.   Sponsors: https://www.lovealwaysproject.org/ https://www.wilbert.com/ www.gather.app www.certifiedsafetytraining.org www.indianadonornetwork.org https://www.natlmortuaryshipping.com/
Our good friend Ben Schmidt talks about what the new embalmer looks like this day and age.  Its an interesting take that I am glad is recorded.  We all may not think the same way but the goal is to serve the families.  The new gereation of funeral service does look different, that is because funeral service is changing. We see you friends.  Rock and Roll!      https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.undertakingthepodcast.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-funeral-science-podcast/id1556255596 Sponsors: www.indianadonornetwork.org www.natlmortuaryshipping.com www.supernovaintl.com www.gather.app www.lovealwaysproject.org  
  Ryan and Kennedy sit down for the first few minutes and talk about what they are thankful for.  The last 15 min Ryan talks about mental health with funeral directors.  We See You! Peace comes in many forms and sometimes witnessing it can be a moment that is beneficial.  Enjoy your Holiday.     Sponsors: https://www.wilbert.com/ https://matthewsaurora.com/https:/ www.natlmortuaryshipping.com https://www.garfieldrefining.com/ www.certifiedsafetytraining.org www.indianadonornetwork.org    
Robert Falcon corners Sharon at the Indiana Funeral Directors convention this last May.  She had recently done some work on the book that is linked below. Embalming: History, Theory, Practice is a book that will mold young funeral directors for the future. Robert has a chance to talk with her and gets the story of her walk within funeral service. Rock and Roll!         https://cphs.wayne.edu/mortuary-science/news/sharon-gee-mascarello-wraps-up-24-year-wayne-state-university-career--41187   https://www.amazon.com/Embalming-History-Theory-Practice-Sixth/dp/1260010074/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1345802796864126&hvadid=84112745836365&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=162754&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-84113021352531%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=9838_10709715&keywords=embalming+history+theory+and+practice&qid=1698165663&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0   Sponsors: https://indianadonornetwork.org/ https://certifiedsafetytraining.org/ www.familyestatemanager.com https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.undertakingthepodcast.com www.familyestatemanager.com www.gather.app
#538 Undertaking The Colts

#538 Undertaking The Colts

2023-11-1801:30:25

Blake and JB are back to explain things that I dont understand about the Indianapolis Colts they also have a guest they introduce. Ryan opens and closes the episode with some sponsors then rants for a bit.  Ryan gets emotional in the closer.    Sponsors: www.indianadonornetwork.org www.lovealwaysproject.org www.garfieldrefining.com www.undertakingthepodcast.com   https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667
This Episode I talk about the phrase "one more time" and the importance of it.  I talk about my friends disappearing and dealing with mental health. "The We See You" movement is referenced. Its ok to not feel ok, get a mentor. Be better to yourself so you can be better in the profession. Rock and Roll!         Sponsors: https://indianadonornetwork.org/ https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.gather.app www.wilbert.com  
  Duane Hills Joins the podcast to talk about his book "One Block West of the Whitehouse".  He talks about his experiences managing Joseph Gawler's Sons Funeral Home in Washington D.C. In the show notes below is a link to his new book that can be pre-ordered. This man has some great stories for funeral service.  I hope he continues to write them down.  Enjoy!       https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.undertakingthepodcast.com https://funeralhistorygroup.com/product/one-block-west-of-the-white-house-joseph-gawlers-sons-undertaker-of-the-presidents/ https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/district-of-columbia/washington/joseph-gawlers-sons-llc/2216   Sponsors: www.expressfuneralfunding.com https://indianadonornetwork.org/ https://certifiedsafetytraining.org/
Its different, lifes different, the seasons are different, the content can be different at times. Sometimes its a good break to listen and just enjoy. I as a funeral director find that I have to listen to football more than watch. Blake and Jordan Talk football,  they have been gone for a few weeks and they explain why.  Ryan has questions in the opener and closer.  Is Ryan a Unicorn?  Ryan opens and closes the episode.      Sponsors:   https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.indianadonornetwork.org www.garfieldrefining.com www.lovealwaysproject.org
Ryan is pulling content he has had for a while, and putting it out there.  This is another floor walk epsiode with Brian and Robert Falcon (Observations from a Hearse).  They walk the floor at the Indiana convention this last May and run into one of Ryans classmates.  She teaches the boys some knowledge too! https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.undertakingthepodcast.com   Sponsors: https://indianadonornetwork.org/ www.supernovaintl.com www.hiltonfuneralsupply.com  
Tracy Ballard talks with Ryan about what she went through the day that Marty Ballard died Feb 6, 2023.  She had some hard conversations that I was not around for.  We need to remember that our experiece is ours alone, my wife experienced something completely different than me. Lets hear Tracy tell us a little about herself and her story.  I think there are other mothers out there that can relate.  It was exciting to have her as a guest.  Rock and Roll!     Sponsors: www.indianadonornetwork.org www.gather.app www.natlmortuaryshipping.com https://www.youtube.com/@undertakingthepodcast1667 www.undertakingthepodcast.com
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Comments (17)

Bea Kiddo

Give me a break guys. They’re used to that.

Jun 21st
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Bea Kiddo

Yikes man.

Jun 18th
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Brian Waters

Hey all - we just got here on Castbox. Thanks for listening!

Jan 12th
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Vangie Lutz

where is episode #172??

Jan 2nd
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GulfWarVet71

I’ve seen comments on other episodes of this podcast about what an absolute arrogant asshole the host who was a paramedic is. I wholeheartedly agree this douchebag has no business working with people, alive or dead. #boycottundertakingthepodcastnow

Nov 4th
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GulfWarVet71

These two are some of the most arrogant, pompous people I’ve ever listened to speak. I hope they lose business for the way the speak about #transportingabody. People need to #boycottthisfuneralhome and #boycottundertakingthepodcast #undertakingthepodcastdisrespectful

Nov 4th
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Gail B

wow...this paramedic is arrogant.

Aug 29th
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Sgt Trib

What is that beeping in the background? low battery in the smoke alarm

Aug 21st
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Robert Glenn

Great Pod Cast!

Mar 9th
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Vangie Lutz

hi, can you do an interview with Dan Garrett from the UK, he is the executive of Farewill.

Mar 6th
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Vangie Lutz

you guys are the best...listen to you on the way to funeral home each day, always waiting for your next episode!

Feb 21st
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