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by Ben Schmidt
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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Funeralcast Fastcast 17JUN2026
On this episode, I am joined by Frigid President and CEO to discuss current and upcoming episodes, say goodbye to two funeral service giants, and ask Brian an "Is it Real?" question.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
93. Scattering the Friendly Skies with Cremation Air
Scattering cremated remains from an airplane is not new, but Patrick Kane and Andrew Czachor have created a new level of diginity and accountability for the process backed by the tech team at Answering Service for Directors, Be sure to rate and review the show! Email Ben at bschmidt@frigidfluid.com Follow Ben @thefuneralcast Follow @cremationairofficial Learn more about the process of how Cremation Air works here.Email them at Pat.Kane@CremationAir.com
- 3 weeks ago58 min
92. Cremation turns 150! with Barbara Kemmis
This year marks 150 years since Dr. Francis Julius LeMoyne cremated Baron De Palm in Washington, PA. It has come a long way since then to become the number one form of disposition. Barbara Kemmis, the executive director of The Cremation Association of North America joins Ben to talk about the four eras of cremation history and where it may be going. Be sure to rate and review the show. Watch for new episodes of the Funeralcast Fastcast! Email Ben bschmidt@frigidfluid.com Email Barbara barbara@cremationassociation.orgFollow @thefuneralcast Follow @frigidfluid
- 3 weeks ago6 min
Funeralcast Fastcast 23MAY2026
Think I missed something? Email me at bschmidt@frigidfluid.com.
- May 12, 202636 min
91. Graceful Arrangements with Effie Anolik
When Effie's dad died in 2018, she had no idea what to do other than Google "how to plan a funeral." Her journey led her to start Afterword a company that has now expanded into AI assisted funeral arrangements that earned them the 2025 National Funeral Directors Association Innovation Award. Schedule a demo of Grace AI Email me bschmidt@frigidfluid.com Follow @thefuneralcast Follow @frigidfluid Be sure to rate and review the show!
- Apr 28, 202630 min
90. Tending to Your Headstone with Artem Manilov
Did you know there is an Uber-style app for headstone restornation and repair? Us either! Ben interviews Artem Manilov founder of the the Tending app that families can use to fix up their distant headstones, and others can pick up some gig work! Be sure to rate and review the show! Email me with your comments! Bschmidt@frigidfluid.com Register for The Fluid ForumFind the Tending app
- Apr 22, 20268 min
Funeralcast Fastcast 22APR2026
On this episode; a preview of current and upcoming Funeralcast interviews, hot takes on celebrity death doulas and the future of mortuary schools plus find out where the Frigid Fleet will be in May. Email me your thoughts bschmidt@frigidfluid.com
- Apr 14, 202656 min
89. Cradle of Coaches with The Mazzarella Family
Hearses are a signature symbol of funeral service. Ben is joined by the Mazzarella Family to discuss the birth and evolution of the hearse in Ohio, also known as "The Cradle of Coaches." Please rate and review the show! Email me with your comments! Bschmidt@frigidfluid.com Visit American Coach Sales WebsiteWatch American Coach Sales on YouTubeShop our selection of embalming fluids and prep room equipment
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