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The Funeralcast
The Funeralcast77. The Barber Surgeons with Todd HaraThe barber surgeons were an interesting chapter in medical and funeral history. The idea of surgeons who learned the job instead of going to school nowadays is unheard of in today's culture, but their legacy still lives on...  Todd Harra is an accomplished author, funeral director and calendar model. Find his books here https://www.toddharra.com/new-page Be sure to rate and review this show wherever you are listening! Follow Ben @thefuneralcast  Email me with your comments! Bschmidt@frigidfluid.com  Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equip...
2025-10-2848 minThe Funeralcast
The Funeralcast60. Mortuary Confidential with Todd HarraTodd Harra is an accomplished author, funeral director and calendar model. He joins Ben to discuss his pathway as a writer in both fiction and non-fiction genres.  Find his books hereBe sure to rate and review this show wherever you are listening! Email me with your comments! Bschmidt@frigidfluid.com  Follow Ben @thefuneralcast  Find upcoming continuing education and take the test for Funeralcast Episode 58. Jewish Ceremonies for CFSP credit!  Shop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment  
2025-03-0436 minA Brush with Death
A Brush with DeathSpooky Mortuary StoriesHave you ever heard something go bump in the night while working at the funeral home?  Did you ever have an eerie experience you just couldn't explain?  Do you sometimes wonder if you "not alone"?  Regardless of how you may feel about the paranormal, everyone loves a good ghost story.  In this episode, host, Gabe Schauf sits down with Duane Hills, Todd Harra, Ben Schmidt, and Jason Engler to hear a couple of spooky mortuary tales.
2024-10-0847 minDeath and Tea
Death and TeaEP18: Discussing Last Rites with Todd HarraIn this episode, we speak with Todd Harra, co-author of the Amazon bestselling books Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt and Over Our Dead Bodies: Undertakers Lift the Lid, as well as the Clip Undertaker mystery series, Grave Matters and Patient Zero, and more recently the funeral history book, Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral. He works for the family business, McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory (www.mccreryandharra.com) in Wilmington, Delaware. He is a funeral director, embalmer, post-mortem reconstructionist, and cremationist. Cricket and Todd discuss the history and future of funeral/burial services in America and...
2024-05-211h 18SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay
SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay#196 The Hidden World of an Undertaker | Todd HarraAt the time of the release of this episode, it is busy season for mortuaries. According to the CDC, the time of year Americans die most frequently is December through February.And while the only sure things in life are death and taxes, in American society, we are fascinated and simultaneously repelled by death. Our mortuaries are tucked away and so much about death is hidden from daily life.Yet, I believe that when we talk about and get to know a thing, we can become less troubled by it. And that’s why I’m so happy to have had...
2024-01-2352 minUndertaking: The Podcast
Undertaking: The Podcast#498 Meet us in Illinois? Yes?Illinois convention kicks off this Monday and Ryan has the day off. We're going somewhere, where, we'll find out. But in the meantime, let's talk with the keynote speaker, aurhor Todd Harra, who will be filling for our friend, Todd Van Beck.  This week is the network's first adopt a sponsor week. Ryan has selected  Jack's Doughnuts: https://www.facebook.com/jacksdonuts Brian took Frich's Big Boy: https://www.facebook.com/bigboyrestaurant Pick up Todd Harra's book here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Todd%20Harra/author/B00J24NBYC Ch...
2023-07-1330 minPeaceful Exit
Peaceful ExitThe Dirt on Funerals with Todd HarraEver wonder why funerals look the way they do? Fourth-generation funeral director Todd Harra explains the evolution of the industry in America. Todd shares fascinating and little-known details of everything from the shape of caskets to how Abraham Lincoln created an embalming craze. We dig into why some practices have fallen by the wayside, why others have stuck around and what Todd thinks about the future of funerals.https://www.toddharra.com/
2023-06-2034 minUndertaking: The Podcast
Undertaking: The Podcast#486 Rest In Peace Mr. President: The Death and Funeral of President Abraham Lincoln: The ConclusionIn memory of Todd Van Beck, Todd Harra, undertaker and author, sits behind the mic to pay tribute to our mentor, as he concluded the story of the funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.  Thank you, TVB. And thank you Todd Harra. 
2023-06-0343 minThe Doyenne of Death®
The Doyenne of Death®Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral Part 2Funeral director and author Todd Harra talks about grave robbing, burial vaults, cremation, new funeral trends and more.
2022-10-2730 minThe Doyenne of Death®
The Doyenne of Death®Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral Part 1Funeral director and author Todd Harra talks about ancient Roman rites that influence today's funerals, funeral gifts, military deaths and more.
2022-10-2031 minDeath, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don\'t Discuss
Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss6. The Funeral (& Other Strange Death Rituals)In episode 6 of Death, Grief and Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss, Kyle McMahon discusses the writing of his Mom's eulogy, going to the viewing, the funeral and the burial and all that these things entail.Then, Kyle talks with Todd Hara, Vice President of McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory and best selling author of Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral. They discuss the history of death rituals, how death rituals in America came to be, where the death industry is going and more. ----------------------DeathAndGrief.ShowC...
2022-10-071h 07Sounds True: Insights at the Edge
Sounds True: Insights at the EdgeLast Rites: Wisdom from a Fourth-Generation UndertakerCeremonies for honoring the departed are crucial parts of our lives, but few people know where our traditional practices come from—and what they reveal about our history, culture, and beliefs about death. In today's podcast, Tami Simon speaks with funeral director, embalmer, and certified postmortem reconstructionist and cremationist Todd Harra to talk about the roots of the Western funeral and to remove some of the fears that surround it. Their riveting conversation looks at: the myths and misconceptions about the funeral director, the sacred responsibility of handling the deceased, the rise in home funerals in our time, the origins of...
2022-09-1358 minSounds True: Insights at the Edge
Sounds True: Insights at the EdgeLast Rites: Wisdom from a Fourth-Generation UndertakerCeremonies for honoring the departed are crucial parts of our lives, but few people know where our traditional practices come from—and what they reveal about our history, culture, and beliefs about death. In today's podcast, Tami Simon speaks with funeral director, embalmer, and certified postmortem reconstructionist and cremationist Todd Harra to talk about the roots of the Western funeral and to remove some of the fears that surround it. Their riveting conversation looks at: the myths and misconceptions about the funeral director, the sacred responsibility of handling the deceased, the rise in home funerals in our time, the origins of...
2022-09-1358 minUndertaking: The Podcast
Undertaking: The PodcastTodd Harra Is Taking Over The ShowTodd Harra, author of Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral and staff writer for Southern Calls Magazine is taking over the show. Subscribe to Southern Calls Magazine here: Southern Calls Get Todd's book here: Last Rites Today's sponsors: Hilton Funeral Supply Indiana Donor Network Butler Coach Pierce Chemical
2022-08-301h 33Let\'s Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. Nick
Let's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. NickSpecial Guest: Todd HarraFuneral director and author Todd Harra comes on the show to discuss his newest book Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral about the history of funerals and where he thinks the industry is going in the future.  Listen in for instructions on a give away!https://www.toddharra.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-1041 minA Brush with Death
A Brush with DeathA Brush with Death Book Club - Last Rites: The Evolution of the American FuneralFuneral Director and author, Todd Harra, joins Gabe on the podcast to discuss his new book Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral.  This is a book for funeral directors and non-funeral directors, alike.  Gabe and Todd talk about how understanding the history of our profession can make us better in the present and help us to plan for the future.
2022-08-0927 minUndertaking: The Podcast
Undertaking: The PodcastLast Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral with Todd HarraAuthor of Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral, Todd Harra joins the joins the show. Pick up his new book here: Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral Connect with the show: https://www.undertakingthepodcast.com/ Today's sponsors:  FamilyEstateManager.com Indiana Donor Network
2022-08-0242 minStart A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook On Your Commute.
Start A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Last Rites by Todd HarraPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/46940to listen full audiobooks. Title: Last Rites Author: Todd Harra Narrator: T. Ryder Smith Format: mp3 Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Release date: 08-02-22 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 12 ratings Genres: Sociology Publisher's Summary: Why do we embalm the deceased? Why are funerals so expensive? Is there a reason coffins are shaped the way they are? Where does the tradition of viewing the body come from? Ceremonies for honoring the deceased are crucial parts of our lives, but few people know where our traditional practices come from—and what they reveal about our history, culture, an...
2022-08-0210h 27Best Life Best Death
Best Life Best Death#46 Todd Harra - Last Rites: The Evolution of the American FuneralA 4th generation Delaware funeral director, Todd Harra is one of the foremost experts on the history (and future) of burial rites in the United States. In his latest book, Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral (coming August 2, 2022), Todd takes readers on a fascinating exploration of American funeral customs — where they came from, what they mean, and how they are still evolving. Listen in as Todd and I discuss the book, plenty of history, and some nitty gritty about what Americans are doing these days at the end of life. For more in...
2022-07-2026 minThe Mortals
The MortalsTodd Harra’s “Last Rites” - Ep. 142Answering ‘why’ you do something is how movements are created. A profession four generations deep, Todd Harra does just that with his new book, “Last Rites”, releasing August 2nd. Pre-Order Now: Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral https://a.co/d/8xTyaqJ Follow us on Social! @nathanmorris @youlldietryingpodcast @nathanmorrismusic Listen to YET! Official Website! http://www.youlldietrying.com nathanmorrismusic.com SHOP HERE! ©2021-Present, Morris Family Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Listen to The Obituary HERE. TEX...
2022-06-1636 minImmerse Yourself In The Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Now, Knowledge Hunters!
Immerse Yourself In The Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Now, Knowledge Hunters!Mortuary Confidential by Todd Harra, Kenneth McKenziePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/173601to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mortuary Confidential Author: Todd Harra, Kenneth McKenzie Narrator: Susan Larkin, Allan Robertson Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins Release date: 11-30-21 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 78 ratings Genres: Grief & Loss Publisher's Summary:
2021-11-306h 47Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Memoirs
Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsMortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt by Todd Harra, Kenneth MckenziePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553020 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt Author: Todd Harra, Kenneth Mckenzie Narrator: Susan Larkin, Allan Robertson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 47 minutes Release date: November 30, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: When the casket reached the front of the sanctuary, there was a loud cracking sound as the bottom fell out. And with a thump, down came Father Iggy. From shoot-outs at funerals to dead men screaming and runaway corpses, undertakers have plenty of unusual stories to tell—and a...
2021-11-3030 minBest-Selling Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Memoirs
Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsOver Our Dead Bodies: Undertakers Lift the Lid by Todd Harra, Kenneth MckenziePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553021 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Over Our Dead Bodies: Undertakers Lift the Lid Author: Todd Harra, Kenneth Mckenzie Narrator: Gregory St. John, Reay Kaplan, Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 5 minutes Release date: November 30, 2021 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: With humor and heart, Over Our Dead Bodies does for the undertaking profession what Mary Roach's Stiff did for cadavers, and, like Caitlin Doughty's Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? gives us permission to embrace our morbid curiosity. From the authors of Mortuary Confidential. Not knowing what to do, I sat on the church...
2021-11-3030 minThe Indy Author Podcast
The Indy Author PodcastEpisode 026 - Weaving Your Day Job into Your Books with Todd HarraCommon wisdom is to write what you know, and incorporating your day job into your books is an obvious method. But how do you do that and maintain confidentiality and professionalism when your job is as sensitive as a funeral director and undertaker? Todd Harra describes how he has walked that fine line in this episode.
2020-05-1323 minProject Archivist
Project ArchivistEp 217 Todd Harra and Mortuary ConfidentialThis week Todd Harra is with us to talk about his books Mortuary Confidential- Undertakers Spills The Dirt and Over our Dead Bodies-Undertakers Lift the lid. We talk what it's like being a Mortician, How one gets into that line of work, Some funny and odd experiences at funerals , Alternative funeral practices and The Beefcake Men Of Mortuaries calendar that he made.   Todd is a fourth-generation undertaker. He is the co-author of the critically acclaimed, Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt. In 2008, after appearing in the Men of Mortuaries calendar as "Mr. January," Todd found himself writing a...
2017-02-121h 30DIY MFA Radio
DIY MFA Radio118: Don't Quit Your Day Job - Interview with Todd HarraHey there word nerds! Today I'm delighted to welcome Todd Harra to the show. It seemed fitting to have Todd as our guest for our Halloween episode, since he is the author of Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt and Over Our Dead Bodies: Undertakers Lift the Lid. As writers' we're often advised not to quit our "day jobs," usually because people think having a sensible, reliable profession is safer than trying to have a creative career. In this episode, I speak with an author who not only hasn't quit his "day job"...
2016-10-2656 minFuneral Radio
Funeral RadioA Talk With the Authors of Over Our Dead BodiesAds: ARTISURN A Good Goodbye Show Notes: Kenneth Mckenzie Todd Harra Over Our Dead Bodies:: Undertakers Lift the Lid (affiliate link) Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt (affiliate link) Men of Mortuaries Calendar Kamm Cares Six Feet Under Milford, Delaware
2014-10-3123 minA Good Goodbye – Funeral Radio
A Good Goodbye – Funeral RadioA Talk With the Authors of Over Our Dead BodiesAds: ARTISURN A Good Goodbye Show Notes: Kenneth Mckenzie Todd Harra Over Our Dead Bodies:: Undertakers Lift the Lid (affiliate link) Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt (affiliate link) Men of Mortuaries Calendar Kamm Cares Six Feet Under Milford, Delaware
2014-10-3123 min