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A Brush with Death

A Brush with Death

By: National Funeral Directors Association
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The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has launched A Brush With Death, a podcast to help funeral professionals be more responsive to the evolving needs of families and better respond to the issues shaping their businesses.2021 Economics
Episodes
  • Episode #90: #FuneralDirector
    Jul 8 2025

    In this episode, host Gabe Schauf sits down with Eileen Hollis, a licensed funeral director at Hollis Funeral Home in Syracuse, New York, and a prominent social media influencer. Eileen shares her story and experiences behind building a successful online following by openly discussing the funeral profession and demystifying death.

    The two explore the unique responsibilities of a funeral director engaging in the digital world, how her social media interactions are shaping the future of the profession, and the impact of public response on removing taboos surrounding death.

    This episode is sponsored by Funeral Women Lead.
    Learn more at https://funeralwomenlead.org/

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    35 mins
  • Episode #89: From Comfort to Closure: Linking Funeral Service & Hospice
    Jun 24 2025

    In this episode, host Gabe Schauf speaks with Greg Grabowski, author of "Engaging in the Heart of Hospice" and President of Serviam Hospice. Their conversation centers on the vital connection between funeral directors and hospice organizations and how a stronger partnership leads to more comprehensive care for grieving families.

    This episode is sponsored by Funeral Women Lead. Learn more at https://funeralwomenlead.org/

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    54 mins
  • Episode #88: Congrats Class of 2025
    Jun 10 2025

    Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and welcome to the funeral service profession!

    In this episode, host Gabe Schauf sits down with recent graduates Natasha Jules, William Trotman, Trinity Cornelius, and Cameron Smith. They share what inspired them to pursue funeral service, the lessons they’ve learned through their schooling and apprentice experiences, and what lies ahead as they begin their careers.

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    47 mins
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