It’s no secret that being a funeral professional is more challenging than ever. Between meeting families' changing needs and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of funeral service, you need proven strategies you can rely on to grow your business. Join us as host Paul Lovelace welcomes knowledgeable guests and shares insights and solutions from his 30+ years in sales, finance, and the funeral profession. Whether you're pursuing growth, aiming to reduce stress, or striving to stay on top of industry trends, The Director's Playbook offers the tools to help your funeral home thrive.
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It’s no secret that being a funeral professional is more challenging than ever. Between meeting families' changing needs and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of funeral service, you need proven strategies you can rely on to grow your business. Join us as host Paul Lovelace welcomes knowledgeable guests and shares insights and solutions from his 30+ years in sales, finance, and the funeral profession. Whether you're pursuing growth, aiming to reduce stress, or striving to stay on top of industry trends, The Director's Playbook offers the tools to help your funeral home thrive.
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
Hospice and funeral home relationships with Melissa Luton
Did you know that roughly half of all deaths in the U.S. involve hospice care? That means the relationship you have with hospice providers directly impacts how families learn about your funeral home and how prepared they are when they see you. In this episode, host Paul Lovelace sits down with Melissa Luton to talk about how your funeral home can strengthen its relationship with hospice providers. Melissa shares how stronger partnerships help support families, why educating families matters, and how staying connected with hospice teams can set your funeral home apart. For 27 years' worth of real-world perspective and ideas you can put to work, tune in to this episode of The Director's Playbook. About Melissa Luton: Melissa Luton is the Community Outreach Manager at Hendrick Hospice Care and has 27 years of experience in hospice care and community outreach. About the podcast: It’s no secret that being a funeral professional is more challenging than ever. Between meeting families' changing needs and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of funeral service, you need proven strategies you can rely on to grow your business. Join us as we share insights and solutions on how you can improve your care for families and increase your market share. Whether you're pursuing growth, aiming to reduce stress, or striving to stay on top of industry trends, The Director's Playbook offers the tools to help you thrive. Have a topic you want to hear on the podcast? Share your ideas and feedback with us here: https://share.hsforms.com/1pq5NVjTdR6-5m5Pm4_Xy4w2d2nt Find more episodes here: https://www.fdl.co/podcasts
June 4, 2026
Tom Antram on using preneed for funeral home growth
How long could your funeral home survive without a single at-need call? With an active preneed program, it’s longer than you think. In this episode, host Paul Lovelace and Tom Antram sit down to talk about how preneed can protect your funeral home’s future. They explore strategies for aligning your at-need and preneed teams, choosing the partners and providers, and using technology to improve your families' experiences. Don’t miss this conversation that features decades of experience and ideas you can put to work in your funeral home today. About Tom Antram: Tom Antram is the President and CEO of French Funerals & Cremations. He is a Board Member for the New Mexico Board of Funeral Service and has previously served as the President of Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Connect with Tom here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-antram-cfsp-1a9b1217/ Learn more about French Funerals & Cremations here: https://www.frenchfunerals.com/ Find out more ways to grow your preneed program the right way here: https://www.fdl.co/blog/preneed-competitive-advantage About the podcast: It’s no secret that being a funeral professional is more challenging than ever. Between meeting families' changing needs and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of funeral service, you need proven strategies you can rely on to grow your business. Join us as we share insights and solutions on how you can improve your care for families and increase your market share. Whether you're pursuing growth, aiming to reduce stress, or striving to stay on top of industry trends, The Director's Playbook offers the tools to help you thrive. Have a topic you want to hear on the podcast? Share your ideas and feedback with us here: https://share.hsforms.com/1pq5NVjTdR6-5m5Pm4_Xy4w2d2nt Find more episodes here: https://www.fdl.co/podcasts
May 21, 2026
Adapting to the rise in cremation with Billy Eaton
The rise in cremation is undeniable, but the real question is: how are you adapting? In this episode, host Paul Lovelace welcomes Billy Eaton to the podcast for a conversation on adapting to the rise in cremation. Billy shares how technology-driven arrangement conferences can increase average revenue, why personalized jewelry and artisan glass are resonating with families, and how strategic merchandising can help you better serve families and close the revenue gap. For expert insights and valuable takeaways, tune in to this episode of The Director’s Playbook. About Billy Eaton: Billy Eaton is the Vice President of Strategic and National Accounts at Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions. Connect with Billy here: / billy-eaton-0304a123 Learn more about Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions here: https://matthewsaurora.com/ About the podcast: It’s no secret that being a funeral professional is more challenging than ever. Between meeting families' changing needs and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of funeral service, you need proven strategies you can rely on to grow your business. Join us as we share insights and solutions on how you can improve your care for families and increase your market share. Whether you're pursuing growth, aiming to reduce stress, or striving to stay on top of industry trends, The Director's Playbook offers the tools to help you thrive. Have a topic you want to hear on the podcast? Share your ideas and feedback with us here: https://share.hsforms.com/1pq5NVjTdR6... Find more episodes here: https://www.fdl.co/podcasts
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