The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has launched A Brush With Death, a podcast to help funeral professionals be more responsive to the evolving needs of families and better respond to the issues shaping their businesses.
A Brush with Death
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The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has launched A Brush With Death, a podcast to help funeral professionals be more responsive to the evolving needs of families and better respond to the issues shaping their businesses.
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9/18/2019
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Recent Episodes
May 12, 2026
Episode #103: Clutter vs. Keepsake: Finding the Legacy in a House Full of "Stuff" (with Katarina Blom & Ella Engström)
<p class="MsoNormal">We live in an era of peak accumulation, and families are inheriting more than just memories—they are inheriting mountains of unwanted belongings. This "clutter crisis" is adding unprecedented logistical stress to the grieving process, leaving families exhausted before they even reach the arrangement room. How can funeral professionals help bridge the gap between grief and garbage?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode of A Brush with Death, host Gabe Schauf sits down with psychologist Katarina Blom and professional organizer Ella Engström, experts from The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. They explore the deep psychological anchors of our possessions, the cultural differences in how we handle estates, and the physical roadblocks families face when clearing out a home.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Gabe, Katarina, and Ella discuss how modern funeral homes can evolve from traditional service providers into "Legacy Curators." Listeners will learn how to identify clutter burnout during the arrangement conference, the practical value of the "Legacy Box" model, and how to build a trusted referral network to act as the "General Contractor of Grief." Whether you're looking for fresh preneed talking points or innovative at-need service opportunities, this episode provides actionable strategies to offer families the ultimate final gift: peace of mind.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">The psychological impact of physical and digital clutter on the grieving process.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Shifting the funeral director's role to include post-service transition support.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">How to implement the "Legacy Box" to help families curate memories for visitations.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Strategies for vetting local clean-out partners and organizers.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus from Ella: </strong> After recording, Ella reached out with some additional information...<br /> <br /> Here are some thoughts that can help families or individuals get started with the process. Whether you're sorting through your own belongings or going through a loved one's things, these questions can be a gentle way in.<br /> <br /> <strong>One of the key principles of death cleaning is that it's not just about things, it's about sharing meaning and memories while you still can. That's what makes it so much more than organizing.</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>If you're sorting through your own belongings:</strong><br /> <br /> 1. Start with one room, one category, not everything at once.<br /> 2. Do I use it? Do I love it? Does it make my heart sing?<br /> 3. Have I used this item in the last 12 months?<br /> 4. If I didn't have this — would I buy it again today?<br /> 5. When I hesitate about something, I ask myself: do I really want to deal with this again later or can I make the decision now?<br /> 6. If I'm still not sure, can I give myself 30 or 60 days before deciding? (The Dilemma Box method)<br /> 7. What do I actually want to pass on, and to whom?<br /> 8. Is there someone in the family who would truly treasure this?<br /> 9. What would make this home easier for the people I love, if they one day had to go through it?<br /> 10. What do I want my belongings to say about the life I lived?<br /> <br /> <strong>Key reminder: if the things you own start draining your energy instead of adding value, that's a sign it's time to take action.</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>If you're helping a family member or going through a loved one's belongings:</strong><br /> <br /> 1. What does this object mean to me — or what did it mean to them?<br /> 2. Am I keeping this out of love, or out of guilt?<br /> 3. What would feel like truly honoring this person — keeping everything, or keeping what really matters?<br /> 4. Is there someone in the family who would treasure this more?<br /> 5. Am I in charge here? (Yes you are. You have the right to make these decisions.)<br /> <br /> <strong>Remember: the memories of a loved one live in your heart, in the stories you share, and in the love they gave you — not in the objects they left behind.</strong><br /> <strong><br /> And letting go isn't about forgetting the past — it's about making space for the present and for what's ahead.</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Dare to have conversations with each other while you still can. It's actually a beautiful thing to discover what truly matters to the people you love. You might be surprised by what you find out.<br /> <br /> And remember: sorting through your own things is one of the greatest gifts you can give the people you love. Sparing them from that burden is an act of love and that's really what döstädning is all about.</strong></p> <p> </p>
April 28, 2026
A Brush with Death: 5 Minutes On..Passages International
Host Gabe Schauf interviews Darren Crouch, President of Passages International, about the growing consumer demand for sustainable, eco-friendly funeral options.
April 14, 2026
Episode #102: Darren Crouch: Five-Star Service, Green Funerals, and How to Master Both
Host Gabe Schauf interviews Darren Crouch, President of Passages International and TIME100 Climate leader, about delivering five-star service and embracing green funeral options in the evolving death care industry.
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