This week, Jeff and Ryan are joined by a friend of the Nation, the one and only Poul Lemasters, to discuss three upcoming laws that would GREATLY impact funeral homes. As the funeral-legal expert Poul has all the knowledge and insight to help you and all other FN fans to equip themselves for the upcoming legislations, laws, and regulations. We’re covering all of that and more on this FN episode! Check out Poul’s stuff right here: https://thecyalife.com/ Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

The boys are back from Vegas! Did they gamble away all their savings on slots? Did Jeff buy a cool magicians hat? Will this episode be displayed on the “sphere?” Well, the answer to all those questions is… no. However, the guys had a great time and today they’re here to fill you in on their best finds from the convention floor. Also a challenge has been laid out- who will be the first convention to allow consumers in for a day? We cover all of that and more on this FN episode! Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

The boys are back! After a brief break, Jeff and Ryan have come together to continue the almost decade long legacy of “FUNERAL Nation.” This next season is going to look different while the FN boys focus on solving the professions biggest problems with their friends. Learn about all of this and some exciting things coming up at NFDA on this episode! Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co http://ConnectingDirectors.com http://DeathCareJobs.com Death Care Jobs: https://www.deathcarejobs.com/ Check Out Kihryn’s book here: https://www.kihrynkha.com/

The boys are back and together in the studio to present episode 259 of Funeral Nation! This week we’re covering some big stuff- the funeral tech acquisitions, DISRUPT’s new job board, and whether or not Jeff dyes his hair to look more distinguished. Hold on tight, this space is about to go on a wild ride. But, we’ll be here to guide you through it every FN episode. https://www.deathcarejobs.com Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

It’s episode 258 and we’re feeling great. It’s a been a little while but we’re back for this week’s hot takes and latest breaks. Here’s one- did we learn anything from covid? Another one- you can still be making more money. We cover all of that and more on this FN episode! Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! The boys are back for the final episode of 2023 and Jeff is dressed up as cousin Eddie. What more could you ask for? This week Jeff and Ryan discuss the updates with the FTC and the “Funeral Rule” what that means to businesses and the consumer. Also, Jeff and Ryan complain about 40° weather. Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

It’s episode 256 and we’re back with more kicks! Today the FN boys are joined by Jordan Krantz and Jim Davidson to discuss Deathcare Professional Benefits and how it can help you and your team. This is a real game changer so we ask for your full attention. We got all that AND a little bit of golf talk. What more could you ask for? Check Out Deathcare Professional Benefits here: https://www.deathcareprofessionalbenefits.info/ Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

It’s episode 255, and we’re doing right. We have two HUGE stories right off the bat to kick off this full news week! Also, Jeff has some words to say to anyone advertising their funeral home on LinkedIn. Let us know- do you advertise your price? We have all that and more this FN week! Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

It’s episode 254 and we keep coming back for more. This week the guys finally recap NFDA 2022 and give all of the highlights and hot takes as the convention year comes to a close. Also, what does the future of NFDA look like? We’ve got this and so much more THIS FN week! Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

On today's episode we talk about why NFDA 2022 is going to be great! We chat with Anthony Kaniuk and Gabriel Schauf about NFDA and what to expect this year! NFDA Funeral Face-Off Trivia Contest: Registration deadline is October 3. Folks can register a team of 4 or register as an individual and be put on a team. All other contest information can be found there - https://forms.gle/NZn25basK3mTyj6F8 NFDA Live Schedule - It would be great to get folks excited about the guests we have coming up. We want to get some audience participation going too - bring your questions and let's have a chat - https://convention.nfda.org/Agenda/NFDA-Live A Brush With Death Podcast Page - We have some convention previews there and of course all of our other episodes: https://nfda.org/podcast Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

It’s episode 252 and we got something for you! This week Jeff and Ryan discuss their most recent ICCFA golf outing and discuss a few of the amazing people they met there. Also, the guys tease a little bit of what’s yet to come for the future on Funeral Nation TV. Are you ready for it? We think you are! We cover all of that and more this FN week! Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

Here we come, it’s episode 251! The boys are back with the latest breaks and the hottest takes. This episode covers a wide range; the CANA convention, C&J Financial, and very practical marketing advice. Sit back and relax, as we kick off your FN weekend. Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

We’ve arrived at our 250th episode of Funeral Nation! And for a special occasion- we have some special breaks and takes. First up we discuss the future of Batesville and their recent announcements. Then we dive into a very important convo- funeral home brands. Last but not least we discuss the upcoming NFDA conference and share some fun details! We got all that and more- this FN week! Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

It’s episode 249 and we’re feeling fine and you know we’re here to have a good time! Today we’re diving into a celebrancy training Jeff attended and why he believes it’s one of the most impactful trainings he’s ever attended. Also, the boys give us an update on where they’ll be next with their never ending travels. You get all of that and more this FN week! Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

It’s episode 248 and we’re feeling great, I just need to state there’s no need to hesitate, if you’re looking for news you’ve found your place! The boys are joined by industry expert, Tom Anderson, to discuss trends with the public deathcare companies. Is Elon Musk going to buy Batesville? Probably not, and we don’t discuss that but we do discuss a lot of other stuff. So take so notes and learn something this FN week! Education Partners: https://www.cremation-recycling.com/ https://www.legacy.com/ Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

The boys are back in the saddle, and today they’re talking about the most prominent problem plaguing our profession- talent acquisition and retention. How is a funeral home supposed to find the right fit in today’s world? We discuss all of that and more this FN week! Education Partners: https://www.cremation-recycling.com/ https://www.legacy.com/ Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

Was ICCFA a Mess or Success? | Funeral Nation 246 The boys are back from Vegas and they’re here discussing all the pros and cons of ICCFA in the sin city. Plus, they highlight a mega-fan from Jamica. We’ve got all of this and more on this episode of Funeral Nation. Education Partners: https://www.cremation-recycling.com/ https://www.legacy.com/ Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

The boys are back for the 245th installment of Funeral Nation and they are prepping for a big week at ICCFA in Vegas. In this episode, Ryan and Jeff break down their outlooks and predictions for the conference and talk about even more acquisitions. We got all of this PLUS some educational segments from a couple of our friends on this FN episode! Education Partners: https://www.cremation-recycling.com/ https://www.legacy.com/ Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

It’s episode 244 and we’re back with more hot takes and breaks from the past week in the funeral space. This time we have some ground-breaking stats about future aquisitions- and what that means for the future of deathcare. So get ready to be informed and entertained because we got all of that and more this FN episode! Sponsors: DISRUPT Media - http://www.DISRUPTMedia.co C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com/ Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

BREAKING NEWS! This episode was not planned or put on the calendar, BUT when we heard and confirmed that MKJ sold to a cooperate company, we knew we had to let all of you know. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments and reach out if you want to have a further discussion. We’ll be back next time with our usual programming, until then- have a great FN week!