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Ed enlists in the Army the DAY after the 9/11 attacks, served as a Mortuary Affairs specialist in Afghanistan & Iraq, and now casually runs a studded trade service in Northern Michigan. This guy does it all!

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Email: conor@mortuary-marketing.com

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Show Notes:

(04:21) – Craziest stories from serving as a Mortician.

(27:17) – Helping families of fallen soldiers.

(37:15) – Driving all over the state for removals.

(40:12) – Decomposed body transfers.

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Takeaways

  • Ed's interest in funeral service began in high school when he chose to research what happens to us after we die.
  • After completing mortuary school, Ed enlisted in the army and served in mortuary affairs, handling the transportation and care of fallen soldiers.
  • Ed faced challenges in coordinating with casualty affairs officers and organizing services for fallen soldiers, but found it rewarding to provide a dignified send-off.
  • Ed experienced the effects of PTSD from his time in the military and emphasizes the importance of seeking help and processing trauma.
  • After leaving the military, Ed started his own trade service in northern Michigan, providing transportation and embalming services for funeral homes in the area. Funeral home owners face challenges such as lack of time, staff shortages, and inexperienced licensed personnel.
  • Dealing with unique cases is a common occurrence in the funeral industry, with various conditions and circumstances presenting themselves.
  • Managing the medical examiner contract involves being on call and ready to respond within a short timeframe.
  • Transportation and time constraints can be challenging, especially when dealing with cases that require travel to distant locations.
  • Funeral directors often encounter difficult and memorable removals and transfers, including decomposed bodies and challenging environments.
  • Despite the challenges, many funeral directors find fulfillment and satisfaction in their work, driven by a genuine love for their profession and the opportunity to serve their community.
  continue reading

122 episodes

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Manage episode 403429560 series 3476589
Contenu fourni par The Mortuary Show. Tout le contenu du podcast, y compris les épisodes, les graphiques et les descriptions de podcast, est téléchargé et fourni directement par The Mortuary Show ou son partenaire de plateforme de podcast. Si vous pensez que quelqu'un utilise votre œuvre protégée sans votre autorisation, vous pouvez suivre le processus décrit ici https://fr.player.fm/legal.

Ed enlists in the Army the DAY after the 9/11 attacks, served as a Mortuary Affairs specialist in Afghanistan & Iraq, and now casually runs a studded trade service in Northern Michigan. This guy does it all!

-----

Mortuary Marketing

Increase your funeral home’s business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls.

⁠⁠⁠Check it out.⁠⁠⁠

Want to start today?

Email: conor@mortuary-marketing.com

-----

Want more of the Mortuary Show? Follow our social medias:

⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

-----

Show Notes:

(04:21) – Craziest stories from serving as a Mortician.

(27:17) – Helping families of fallen soldiers.

(37:15) – Driving all over the state for removals.

(40:12) – Decomposed body transfers.

-----

Takeaways

  • Ed's interest in funeral service began in high school when he chose to research what happens to us after we die.
  • After completing mortuary school, Ed enlisted in the army and served in mortuary affairs, handling the transportation and care of fallen soldiers.
  • Ed faced challenges in coordinating with casualty affairs officers and organizing services for fallen soldiers, but found it rewarding to provide a dignified send-off.
  • Ed experienced the effects of PTSD from his time in the military and emphasizes the importance of seeking help and processing trauma.
  • After leaving the military, Ed started his own trade service in northern Michigan, providing transportation and embalming services for funeral homes in the area. Funeral home owners face challenges such as lack of time, staff shortages, and inexperienced licensed personnel.
  • Dealing with unique cases is a common occurrence in the funeral industry, with various conditions and circumstances presenting themselves.
  • Managing the medical examiner contract involves being on call and ready to respond within a short timeframe.
  • Transportation and time constraints can be challenging, especially when dealing with cases that require travel to distant locations.
  • Funeral directors often encounter difficult and memorable removals and transfers, including decomposed bodies and challenging environments.
  • Despite the challenges, many funeral directors find fulfillment and satisfaction in their work, driven by a genuine love for their profession and the opportunity to serve their community.
  continue reading

122 episodes

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