Think mortuary school prepares students for the real world? Think again. ☝🏽 In this eye-opening episode, Tyler Yamasaki (CEO of Parting Pro) sits down with Martha Thayer—funeral educator, industry leader, and founder of Mortuary Training—to reveal why so many new funeral directors leave their first job… and never come back!
Get ready to dive deep on:
🎓 The truth about what mortuary school really teaches
🙅🏽♀️ The onboarding mistakes that push new hires out the door
📉 How micromanagement kills motivation
❤️🔥 What smart funeral homes are doing to keep their teams happy
Whether you're a funeral home owner, manager, or just passionate about funeral service—this episode will change how you think about hiring and training.
💡 Don’t miss this must-watch conversation packed with real talk, bold insights, and practical solutions.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:47) Welcome to Direct Cremation Podcast
(00:01:01) Welcome Martha Thayer!
(00:02:06) Beginning of Martha's Journey
(00:05:15) Martha's Early Experiences with Death
(00:10:06) Martha's Path to Becoming an Instructor
(00:14:39) Changes in Funeral Director Landscape
(00:18:04) Challenges Faced by Funeral Service Students
(00:22:57) Favorite Subjects to Teach in Funeral Service
(00:25:33) Expectations for Recent Graduates in Funeral Service
(00:28:51) Supporting New Funeral Directors
(00:30:21) Misconceptions about Working in Funeral Homes
(00:31:32) Reasons for Leaving the Funeral Service Industry
(00:33:52) Importance of Trust
(00:35:38) Lack of Onboarding and SOPs in Funeral Homes
(00:44:11) Emerging Trends and Generational Differences in Funeral Care
(00:47:30) Changes in Death Care and Impact on Training
(00:51:15) Role as Interim Executive Director of the Colorado Funeral Directors Association
(00:57:00) Reasons for Reintroduction of Individual Licensing in Colorado
(01:04:08) Mortuary Training Company Overview
(01:08:25) Importance of Consistency in Funeral Service
(01:10:02) Predictions for Death Care in 10 years
(01:13:11) How to Reach Martha