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The Funeralcast

Ben Schmidt
Funeral Service
Cremation
Embalming
Cremation Air
Artificial Intelligence
Funeral Homes
Women In Funeral Service
End-Of-Life Doula
Memorialization
Northeast Texas Community College
Postmortem DNA Testing
The Funeral Life
Open Casket Culture
Kubler-Ross Five Stages Of Grief
Tending App
Afterword
Black Funeral Directors
Civil Rights Movement
Emmett Till
Funeral Women Lead

Join some of funeral service's favorite characters as they offer advice to the public, analyze funeral service in the news, and help other professionals navigate current issues.

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Ever wonder what Ben's wife is like? Ever wonder if she actually exists? She does and she is here to share her experiences about life with a funeral director and specifically life with your beloved host.

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In this Fastcast we have a preview of Funeralcast episode 98. Green Thumb Thanatology with Cole Imperi, episode 99. The Beauty and the Brains with Jaclyn Kleinaitis, and episode 100 Hall of Fame Funeral Directing with Andre Dawson.

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Cole Imperi has had a big influence on Thanatology by founding the School of American Thanatology, identifying non-clincal terms like "shadow loss", and creating the sub-discipline of Thanabotany. Sounds like someone super serious, right? Wrong! She'... more

Kimberly Garrett is the founder of Anytime Mobile DNA in Los Angeles, a business that usually serves the living until she started to get calls to recover DNA from people who have died. Hear her journey into funeral service.

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Recent Guests

Cole Imperi
Triple certified Thanatologist; founder of the School of American Thanatology
School of American Thanatology
Episode: 98. Green Thumb Thanatology with Cole Imperi
Kimberly Garrett
Owner of Anytime Mobile DNA, expert in post-mortem DNA testing
Anytime Mobile DNA
Episode: 97. Postmortem DNA Recovery with Kimberly Garrett
Christa Ovenell
End-of-life doula, funeral director and death care educator
Death's Apprentice
Episode: 96. Death’s Apprentice with Christa Ovenell
Elise Warland
Representative, Funeral Women League
Funeral Women League
Episode: Funeralcast Fastcast 16JUL2026
Carolina Dominguez
Representative, Family One
Family One
Episode: Funeralcast Fastcast 16JUL2026
Krista Ovenall
Founder, Death's Apprentice Education and Planning
Death's Apprentice Education and Planning
Episode: Funeralcast Fastcast 16JUL2026
Noelle Berman
Hollywood Forever Cemetery and Funeral Hall
Hollywood Forever Cemetery and Funeral Hall
Episode: Funeralcast Fastcast 16JUL2026
Mary Barnett
Host of the Deaf Care Marketing Show
Deaf Care Marketing Show
Episode: Funeralcast Fastcast 16JUL2026
Jack Jensen
Representative, Cypress Lawn, Colma, CA
Cypress Lawn
Episode: Funeralcast Fastcast 16JUL2026

Host

Ben Schmidt
Host of The Funeralcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • A must listen to all Funeral Professionals.

    Ben invites guests that are paving the way in the funeral profession. I really enjoy the topics and discussions he leads. Looking forward to learning more! šŸ¤˜šŸ¼šŸ’€šŸ¤˜šŸ¼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    funeraljedi
    United States4 months ago
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    Look forward to catching up, and listening to more episodes. I took advantage of listening to the episode that offers CE to renew my FD license, and I very much enjoyed it. Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BDLeon20
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent resource - engaging & educational!

    The Funeralcast is an excellent resource for all professionals in the death care industry. The topics are wide-ranging, innovative, and accessible points of education for those in the field as well as folks simply interested in mortuary studies across intersecting disciplines.

    I’ve passed along this podcast to students discerning pivots in their careers and to colleagues wanting to stay current in a quickly shifting market. Ben, true to his teaching style, engages topics and experts with a gen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ajd_7
    United Statesa year ago
  • Personable, engaging, heartfelt, interested

    I have been interviewed on numerous podcasts. I thoroughly enjoyed Ben’s conversational style. He doesn’t just ask questions. He engages in conversation. I felt like I was sitting right next to him. I have enjoyed listening to Ben’s other podcasts. I am learning much about the funeral industry through the discussions he has with his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K OConnor
    United States2 years ago

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Episodes are described as engaging, with a strong balance of depth and approachability for professionals and students alike.
Listeners praise the show for inviting innovative funeral-industry guests and sharing practical, education-focused conversations.
The host's conversational style is highlighted as personable and informative, contributing to a credible learning environment.

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97. Postmortem DNA Recovery with Kimberly Garrett
Q: How did you get into postmortem DNA testing and what does your company do?
Kimberly Garrett explains she started by responding to inquiries about postmortem DNA, learned the field, and now runs Anytime Mobile DNA to help families navigate testing with a focus on postmortem situations.
Funeralcast Fastcast 17JUN2026
Q: Is this real?
The hosts discuss a USA Today article describing a man who bought cremated remains in an urn from Amazon and discovered another person's remains inside; the consensus is that the incident is real and raises questions about verification and handling of remains.
Funeralcast Fastcast 16JUL2026
Q: Why do you think this leadership shift is likely to happen?
Because the industry is evolving toward more inclusive leadership and recognizing diverse perspectives will strengthen the profession.
Funeralcast Fastcast 16JUL2026
Q: What is your bold prediction for funeral service, Elise?
That most of the leadership and ownership positions in the funeral profession will be majority women.
93. Scattering the Friendly Skies with Cremation Air
Q: Can a family member ride along with you on the airplane for the scattering and how feasible is that?
Currently not possible due to business license and Part 135 considerations, but there are plans to potentially accommodate families in the future if regulatory and licensing changes allow, balancing safety, airspace rules, and high-volume needs.

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What is The Funeralcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, industry-focused show that centers on death care, with episodes exploring postmortem DNA workflows, digital memorialization, cremation history, and innovative funeral services. Guests range from researchers and educators to startup founders and industry leaders, offering practical insights for funeral professionals, marketers, and policymakers. The conversations frequently balance technical detail with real-world implications for families, ethics, and education in the profession. A standout pattern is the blend of traditional funeral service topics with emerging technologies and new models of memorialization, making it useful for listeners seeking both credibility and forward-looking ideas.

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1. Cole Imperi
2. Kimberly Garrett
3. Christa Ovenell
4. Elise Warland
5. Carolina Dominguez
6. Krista Ovenall
7. Noelle Berman
8. Mary Barnett

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