The Director's Playbook
By Funeral Directors Life
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It’s no secret that being a funeral professional is more challenging than ever. Between meeting families' changing needs and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of funeral service, you need proven strategies you can rely on to grow your business. Join us as host Paul Lovelace welcomes knowledgeable guests and shares insights and solutions from his 30+ years in sales, finance, and the funeral profession. Whether you're pursuing growth, aiming to reduce stress, or striving to stay on top of industry trends, The Director's Playbook offers the tools to help your funeral home thrive.
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Hospice and funeral home relationships with Melissa Luton
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Tom Antram on using preneed for funeral home growth
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Adapting to the rise in cremation with Billy Eaton
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May 21, 2026 |
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Funeral home marketing strategies with Kasi Welch Baker
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May 07, 2026 |
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Hospitality in funeral service with Tracey Brumley
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Funeral home finances with Ian Seekins
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Natural organic reduction with Katrina Spade
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Robbie Hulme and the future of funeral service
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Matt Bailey on adapting to change
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Miki Tufto and funeral service trends
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Rob Paterkiewicz on independent funeral homes
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Chris Johnson on embracing challenges
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Bob Gordon on innovative service
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Walker Posey on legacy and leadership
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Lisa Baue on women in the funeral profession
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Family-owned funeral homes with the Hoff family
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Curtis Funk and Kelly Gilgenbach on AI in funeral homes
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Preneed sales professionals and Macy Lane
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Mortuary school trends and insights with Cody Walker
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Technology in the funeral profession with Josh McQueen and Kyle Swearingen
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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The Expert Families Need: Dr. Alan Wolfelt on Funeral Education | Part 2
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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The Expert Families Need: Dr. Alan Wolfelt on Funeral Education | Part 1
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Patrick Zalusky and advance planning seminars
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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George Owens on funeral home surveys
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Therapy dogs in funeral service with Bryan Hicks
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Tyler Anderson and the future of preneed
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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The importance of succession planning with Jason Gazaille
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Introduction to FD Talks
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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FD Talks 40: The Indirect Impact - 4 Questions Funeral Professionals Need to Find Balance
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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FD Talks 39: Connecting with Veterans: A Conversation with Miss Ohio 2023
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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FD Talks 38: Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Managing Stress and Burnout
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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FD Talks 37: How to Be a Leader Worth Following
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May 01, 2024 |
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FD Talks 36: Embracing Rest in Your Funeral Home with Sabbaticals
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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FD Talks 35: What You Need to Know about Funeral Home Websites | Part 2
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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FD Talks 34: What You Need to Know about Funeral Home Websites | Part 1
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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FD Talks 33: 2023 Recap: 7 Key Funeral Home Lessons to Remember
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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FD Talks 32: The Biggest Disconnects Between Funeral Homes and Families | Part 2
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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FD Talks 31: The Biggest Disconnects Between Funeral Homes and Families | Part 1
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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FD Talks 30: Revealing the Secret Benefits of Google for Funeral Homes
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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FD Talks 29: Grow Your Preneed Program with These Marketing Strategies
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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FD Talks 28: How to Get Real Results with Digital Marketing
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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FD Talks 27: The 7 Types of Funeral Consumers and How to Serve Them
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May 25, 2023 |
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FD Talks 26: How to Grow as a Funeral Professional with ICCFA
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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FD Talks 25: Breaking Down 5 Key Findings from a Recent Consumer Study
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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FD Talks 24: Why Your Funeral Home Needs to Offer Livestreaming Now - 10 Dos and Don'ts
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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FD Talks 23: Prices Are Up…So, What About Growth Rates?
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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FD Talks 22: The Acquisition of American Life & Annuity
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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FD Talks 21: Learning More About "Journey to Serve"
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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FD Talks 20: Livestreaming Funerals: Easier and Better Than Ever
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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FD Talks 19: The Community Outreach Perspective | Hospice Care and Funeral Service Series | Part 2
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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FD Talks 18: Funeral Service Technology and the Innovative Funeral Home
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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FD Talks 17: Reignite Your Passion - Funeral Service Leadership Summit Recap
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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FD Talks 16: A Social Worker’s Perspective | Hospice Care and Funeral Service Series | Part 1
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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FD Talks 15: REIGNITE Your Passion | Funeral Service Leadership Summit
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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FD Talks 14: The Value of One More Funeral
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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FD Talks 13: Taking Control of Your Funeral Home’s Finances
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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FD Talks 12: Recruiting Graduates to Work in Your Funeral Home | Mortuary Science Programs Series | Part 2
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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FD Talks 11: Recruiting Graduates to Work in Your Funeral Home | Mortuary Science Programs Series with Dr. Michael LuBrant | Part 1
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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FD Talks 10: Watching Your Costs to Hold on to Profits
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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FD Talks 09: How to Involve Dispersed Family Members in the Funeral Process
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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FD Talks 08: Funeral Service and Stress: Caring for Yourself While You Care for Those You Serve
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May 24, 2021 |
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FD Talks 07: Eliminating Regulatory and Administrative Burdens with Trust Conversions
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May 12, 2021 |
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FD Talks 06: Getting Ahead of the Competition with an Online Funeral Planning and Funding Tool
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May 10, 2021 |
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FD Talks 05: How to Grow the Value of Your Business with an Active Preneed Sales Program
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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FD Talks 04: The Value of Insurance Assignments
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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FD Talks 03: Funeral Service in 2021
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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FD Talks 02: Digital Marketing Solutions
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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FD Talks 01: On the Go Protection
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Feb 24, 2021 |