
PodCasket
A Funeral Podcast. Meet the legends who shaped deathcare.
Podcasting since 2024 • 12 episodes
PodCasket
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Christine Pepper, CEO of NFDA
In this conversation, Curtis Funk interviews Christine Pepper, exploring her journey from her childhood in Germany to her impactful career at the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). They discuss her early life, the challenges of immi...
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Episode 11
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Jimmy Lucas, Owner/Funeral Director at Lucas Funeral Homes
In this episode of PodCasket, Curtis Funk sits down with Jimmy Lucas—funeral director, family man, and all-around great storyteller—for a candid conversation that spans everything from funeral home beginnings and generational legacy to...
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Episode 10
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1:23:47

Buddy 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 h...
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Episode 9
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1:11:52
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Kris Seale, Funeral Directors Life CEO
In this episode, Curtis Funk sits down with Kris Seale, a leader in the funeral profession with nearly 40 years of experience. Kris shares his journey from growing up in a funeral home to transforming Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company (F...
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Episode 8
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Ryan Thogmartin, Disrupt Media
In this episode, Ryan Thogmartin and Curtis Funk dive into the fascinating, unexpected paths that led them into the world of death care. From Curtis's random encounter at a family birthday party that turned into a nostalgic small-world moment t...
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Episode 7
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1:41:27
