Calling Hours
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<p>Join us each month as Danielle Burmeister, VP-Marketing Communications with Homesteaders Life Company, chats with leaders in the funeral space to discuss the latest topics in the profession.</p>
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Recent Episodes
March 12, 2026
Funeral home owner series — next generation leadership with Quinn Haisley-Wheeler.
<p>Quinn Haisley-Wheeler joins Danielle Burmeister to share her journey from growing up in the family business to leading operations at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.haisleyfuneralhome.com/"><strong>Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service</strong></a> in Fort Pierce, Florida. As a second-generation funeral professional and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.selectedfuneralhomes.org/NextGen-Opportunities/NextGen-Seminar/NextGen-Professional-of-the-Year/NextGen-Past-Award-Winners#:~:text=2024%253A%2520Quinn%2520Haisley%252DWheeler"><strong>2024 NextGen Professional of the Year for Selected Independent Funeral Homes</strong></a>, Quinn shares real-world insight on leadership, innovation and how funeral homes can adapt to changing family expectations.</p><p>In this episode, they discuss launching a pet cremation service, creating a separate online cremation brand for price-sensitive families, educating consumers about funeral options and preparing the next generation of funeral professionals. Packed with practical ideas, leadership perspective and honest conversation about work-life balance in a 24/7 profession, this is a must-listen for funeral professionals looking to grow and better serve their communities.</p>
February 3, 2026
Funeral home owner series — finding a way forward with Brian Joseph.
<p>Brian Joseph joins Danielle Burmeister in this conversation as part of the Calling Hours funeral home owner series. Brian is the owner and chairman of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.verheyden.org/">Verheyden Funeral Homes</a> in Detroit, Mich. In their discussion, they explore Brian’s journey as a first-generation funeral director, the leadership lessons he learned along the way and how Verheyden has grown while staying deeply rooted in service and community. Brian also shares candid insights on navigating the unexpected and the resilience required to rebuild after extraordinary challenges. Learn more about Brian’s perspective on leading through crisis and the power of perseverance in this inspiring conversation.</p>
December 4, 2025
Funeral home owner series — family in service with Dan and Emma Ford.
<p>Dan and Emma Ford join Danielle Burmeister in our funeral home owner series where they share about family legacy, evolving expectations and modern challenges in funeral service. Dan is the president of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.fordfh.com/"><strong>Alderson Ford and Buck Miller Mangochi Funeral Homes</strong></a> and his daughter Emma serves as the administrative assistant and social media lead. In their chat, Dan and Emma cover what it was like growing up in a funeral home, navigating changing consumer needs, balancing affordability with rising overhead and finding meaningful ways to serve every family. They also talk about working together as father and daughter, adapting to digital communication and staying deeply rooted in service and giving back to the community and the profession. Learn more about their unique experiences and perspectives in this thoughtful, down-to-earth conversation.</p>
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- What is Calling Hours?
<p>Join us each month as Danielle Burmeister, VP-Marketing Communications with Homesteaders Life Company, chats with leaders in the funeral space to discuss the latest topics in the profession.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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