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PodCasketBuddy Phaneuf, President and Funeral Director at Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium In this episode of PodCasket, Curtis Funk sits down with Buddy Phaneuf, a funeral industry leader known for pushing boundaries in deathcare. From revolutionizing online cremation arrangements to integrating AI and chatbots, Buddy shares his insights on how technology and business strategy have transformed funeral service. He discusses his journey from Deloitte Consulting to funeral home ownership, his unique approach to staffing and scaling, and how his nonprofit, the Phaneuf Family Foundation, supports indigent families. Tune in for a deep dive into innovation, efficiency, and the future of the profession. 2025-03-121h 11
Dying to TalkNew Hampshire Funeral Resources, Education & AdvocacyOur guest this episode is Lee Webster with New Hampshire Funeral Resources, Education & Advocacy.2024-04-0221 minDying to TalkBrain Tissue Donation Part TwoThis week's topic is brain and brain tissue donation. Our guests this episode are Dr. Sabina Baretta and Dr. T. Wilson Wu, both experts on brain tissue donation. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2024-03-1221 minDying to TalkManchester Memorial CompanyThis episode features Jeff Boucher of Manchester Memorial Company, Inc., who discusses trends in memorialization. 2024-02-2721 minDying to TalkWills and TrustsOur guest this episode is Frank Mesmer, an attorney who answers our questions related to wills and trusts.2024-02-1321 minDying to TalkRules and Regulations Part 2In our latest episode, co-hosts Buddy and Madison discuss funeral rules and regulations, such as using third-party caskets and next of kin rights in New Hampshire.Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2024-01-3026 minDying to TalkTherapy DogsOur topic this episode is therapy dogs, and how hospice care and palliative care professionals can be helpful for the dying and bereaved. 2024-01-1622 minDying to TalkScattering Remains and Burial at SeaOur topic is scattering cremated remains at sea and burial at sea. Our guest is Capt. Brad White. He is the founder of New England Burials at Sea. 2024-01-0223 minDying to TalkChanges in the Casket IndustryThis episode, our guest is Steven Lewis, of M Solomon Casket Company in Rhode Island. 2023-12-1924 minDying to TalkHospice Liaisons and Funeral HomesOn this episode of Dying to Talk, we're joined by our hospice liaison, Colleen Kurlansky, who explains the relationships between funeral providers and hospice caregivers. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-12-0519 minDying to TalkCatholic Funeral RiteOur guest this episode is Father Richard Dion, Pastor of St. Anthony Church in Manchester, who will discuss the Catholic Funeral Rite.Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-11-2124 minDying to TalkHospice HousesOur guest is Barbara Lafrance, CEO of Home, Health and Hospice Care in Merrimack, NH. Barbara explains the functions of hospice houses.2023-10-3121 minDying to TalkHindu Funeral Rites & RitualsOur guest is Yogesh Pareek, formerly of the Indian Circle for Caring ICC. We discuss Hindu funeral rites and rituals. 2023-10-1726 minDying to TalkPet Loss Grief ResourceThis episode, we're discussing pet grief and resources for those who have lost a pet or are about to. Our guest is Wendy Van de Poll, MS, CEOL, the founder of Center for Pet Loss Grief, LLC.Guest link2023-10-0322 minDying to TalkCreating Meaningful Memorials with Music, Eulogies and StoriesThis episode is Creating Meaningful Memorials with Music, Eulogies and Stories, and our guest is the Rev. Doug Rickard, a Presbyterian minister and funeral celebrant. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-09-1920 minDying to TalkHospice volunteerismContact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-09-0517 minDying to TalkLeaving Final Instructions for Your Loved OneThis episode is about leaving final instructions for your loved ones before it's too late. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-08-2223 minDying to TalkCareers in the Funeral IndustryIn this episode, Buddy, Madison and Mandy discuss mortuary school and why someone chooses to become a funeral professional.Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-08-0821 minDying to TalkFuneral Rules and RegulationsIn this episode, Buddy, Mandy and Madison discuss federal funeral laws and New Hampshire-specific funeral laws and regulations. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-07-2520 minDying to TalkAdvance Directives and End of Life PlanningOur guest is Dr. Sanders Burstein, Medical Director, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, who talks about advance directives and end of life planning.Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-07-1126 minDying to TalkHome FuneralsOur guest this episode is Lee Webster, former President of the National Home Funeral Alliance (NHFA), who explains the rise in home funerals. National Home Funeral AllianceContact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-06-2721 minDying to TalkCreative Trends for MemorialsOur guest this episode is Jeff Bouchet, owner of Manchester Memorial Company Inc. We discuss trends and memorialization. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-06-1326 minDying to TalkFuneral CelebrantsFuneral CelebrantsThis week our guest is Victoria Schneider, a professional funeral celebrant. In this episode, we also discuss non-traditional funerals. Guest bio:Victoria Schneider counsels families in the role of In-House Celebrant and musician as they prepare funeral/memorial services for their loved ones. She has served at over 3,000 funerals in her life and now serves families in the Manchester, NH area. This profession has had an immense influence on her work as an astrologer, oracle card reader and dream interpreter. Working intuitively with families literally since she was 14 years old, gives...2023-05-3019 minDying to TalkPet PassagesPet PassagesThis week our guest is Steven Purdy, a Funeral Director with Purdy Funeral Service. Steven is going to discuss Purdy's sister company, Pet Passages in Dover, NH. We talk about pet death and pet cremation and options for families who lose a pet. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-05-1620 minDying to TalkMedical ExaminersMedical ExaminersThis week our guest is Kim Fallon, of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in NH. Our episode is about the role of state medical examiners. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-05-0221 minDying to TalkHeroin CrisisWe're discuss the heroin crisis in New Hampshire, specifically the role the medical examiner plays. Our guest this episode is Wayne DiGeronimo, former forensic investigator at Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-04-1821 minDying to TalkFINE Mortuary CollegeOur guest this episode is Kevin Koch, President of FINE Mortuary College. We discuss mortuary college and what it takes to become a licensed embalmer and funeral director. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-04-0419 minDying to TalkJewish Funeral TraditionsThis week's episode is about Jewish funeral traditions and our guest is Rabbi Beth Davidson of Temple Adath Yeshurun in Manchester, NH.Guest bio:In 2005 Rabbi Beth Davidson came to Temple Adath Yeshurun. In addition to her commitments within the Jewish Community, Rabbi Davidson is currently the President of the Greater Manchester Clergy Association, and a lecturer for OLLI, a local organization dedicated to ongoing adult learning. Though living amidst the Red Sox nation, she is still a devoted NY Mets, NY Giants, and NY Jets fan; Rabbi Davidson has however, developed a firm attachment to th...2023-03-2126 minDying to TalkBhutanese Funeral TraditionsOur guest this episode is Tika Acharya, who discusses Bhutanese funeral traditions. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-03-0725 minDying to TalkHome HospiceOur guest this episode is Leanne Tigert, who discusses home hospice care. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-02-2121 minDying to TalkCremation JewelryIn this episode, we discuss cremation jewelry options. Some people choose to memorialize their loved ones by wearing a piece of jewelry that includes a small portion of cremated remains. Artisans use the granules of cremated remains to create unique and beautiful pieces of art, such as necklaces, bracelets and charms. Our guest today is Vangie Collins, owner and operator of VC Lampwork Cremation Jewelry in Chatham, Massachusetts. Guest resources:VC Lampwork Memorial Glass BeadsContact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-02-0721 minDying to TalkHindu Funeral RitualsThis episode is about Hindu funerals and the Hindu funeral rituals. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-01-2436 minDying to TalkBrain Tissue DonationThis week's topic is brain and brain tissue donation. Our guests this episode are Dr. Sabina Baretta and Dr. T. Wilson Wu, both experts on brain tissue donation. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2023-01-1038 minDying to TalkDonating Your OrgansOur guest this episode is Melanie Peffer, who served as donation liaison for New England Organ Bank. There are lots of misconceptions about organ donation and we hope to clear some of those up with this episode. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2022-12-2723 minDying to TalkPaying for a FuneralThis episode's subject is paying for a funeral, including some funeral payment misconceptions and some creative ways that people can pay for a funeral. We think the best way to do it is pre-planning, whether it's using existing life insurance, setting up a payment plan or paying in one lump sum. We actually have a funeral cost estimator on our website, which takes you step by step through the cost of either a cremation or funeral to help you understand what funds you’ll need when planning for yourself or a loved one. Funeral financing assistance is al...2022-12-1323 minDying to TalkChildren and GrievingThis episode is about how children grieve. Children grieve differently than adults. Our guest is Chuck Johnson, the spiritual bereavement coordinator for the VNA of Manchester, NH. Episode resources:How to support a grieving child through shared griefNH group helping children grieve and growShould children go to funerals?Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2022-11-2920 minDying to TalkPagan Funeral RitesThis episode, our topic is pagan funeral rites. We’ve had a few pagan funeral services at Phaneuf. Our guest is Elizabeth Webster, who is a pagan funeral celebrant and an expert on pagan funerals and ceremonies. Contact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2022-11-1522 minDying to TalkGreen Burials and the Green Burial MovementThis episode is about green burials and the green burial movement. Our guest is Lee Webster, green burial advocate and former President of the Green Burial Council International. Episode resources:5 Need to Know Things About Green Burials or Natural BurialsAmericans seek green burial and green funeral optionsGreen funeral, burial, and cremation options: What you need to knowContact us:phaneuf.netbuddy@phaneuf.net2022-11-0123 minDying to TalkCremation MisconceptionsWelcome to the first episode of Dying to Talk. This podcast is a light-hearted and upbeat discussion of those topics no one really wants to talk about. Each episode we choose a subject that is related to funeral services, the cremation process or death and dying. In this episode, we're looking at some of the common myths and legends around the process of cremation. https://phaneuf.net/dying-to-talkContact Us:buddy@phaneuf.net2022-10-1822 min
Funeral GurusBuddy Phaneuf talks about Newspapers and Online ObitsBuddy Phaneuf talks about Newspapers and Online Obits: another Funeral Trend brought to you by the Funeral Gurus.
Robin Heppell of www.FuneralFuturist.com talks with Buddy Phaneuf of www.Phaneuf.net and www.CSNH.com about newspaper obituaries and online obits. This interview is part of the Tributes.com Interview Series.
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