Larry Stuart, Jr. the Expert, the Ego, and the Paradox of Advice Once upon a time in the strange, bustling marketplace of business, there stood a threshold—not of wood and coats, but of contracts and retainers. Stepping through it felt like escaping the winter chil... Business Management Education Funeral Director Relevancy Feb 9, 2026
Benjamin Schmidt Formaldehyde, Funeral Service, and The Brazilian Blowout Fun fact, or maybe not so fun, formaldehyde was used in embalmingin some capacityfornearly 90years before OSHA set a national exposure limit. This means thatgenerations of embalmers practicedalmost en... Education Embalming Funeral Director History Liability Relevancy Wellness Jan 24, 2026
Larry Stuart, Jr. 150 Years of Smoke and Mirrors (The Good Kind) As we cross the threshold into 2026, the funeral industry finds itself in a peculiar, poetic position. We aren't just flipping a calendar page; we are standing at a massive historical crossroads. In 1... Business Management Cremation Education Education Funeral Director History Marketing Relevancy Dec 30, 2025
Benjamin Schmidt Updating Restorative Art As an educator, I regularly hear from members of funeral service what should and what should not be taught at mortuary school. As instructors, we are beholden to academic standards, deciding what will... Education Embalming Funeral Director Jul 31, 2025
Larry Stuart, Jr. Remembering the Fallen With the final Monday in May drawing near each year comes a welcome break from work and a chance to begin the summer season with the warmth and sunshine Americans love. But amidst the leisure and fest... Education Gratitude History May 25, 2025
Benjamin Schmidt The Blue Conundrum— Understanding Methylene Blue in Embalming Methylene blue (MB) is a dark crystalline powder that turns blue when dissolved in water or alcohol. Originally synthesized in 1876 by Heinrich Caro as a text... Education Embalming Funeral Director Relevancy May 1, 2025
Larry Stuart, Jr. The Changing Landscape of Rememberance A survey conducted by the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) in 2022 revealed a striking statistic: 25% of U.S. households have cremated remains of a loved one in their home . This growing ... Cremation Education Education Marketing Relevancy Mar 31, 2025
Benjamin Schmidt Obedience to Authority: A Funeral Director's View This exploration of authority in funeral service draws parallels between the Milgram experiment and the role of funeral directors. The Milgram experiment, conducted in the early 1960s by psychologist ... Business Management Education Funeral Director History Marketing Relevancy Jan 30, 2025
Larry Stuart, Jr. Likes, Lies, and Lamentations: The Rise of Influencer Culture in Funeral Service The funeral profession, once a domain of hushed tones, solemnity, and tradition, has become fertile ground for the shimmering mirage of influencer culture. What was once a calling to provide comfort a... Education Funeral Director Marketing Relevancy Dec 31, 2024
Larry Stuart, Jr. Understanding the Celebant Role in Modern Funerals Unlike Traditional Religious Leaders, Funeral Celebrants Focus On Creating Personalized And Meaningful Services That Can Be Secular, Spiritual, Or A Blend Of Both, Depending On The Family's Wishes. Wh... Education Funeral Director Relevancy Sep 25, 2024
Benjamin Schmidt The Foolish Nature of Formaldehyde Formaldehyde, Like All Other Chemicals, Is Not Smart. It Is As Clueless As A Goldfish In A Library. It Will Keep Crosslinking With Proteins Until It's All Gone, Whether It's In A Deceased Human Or Som... Education Embalming Funeral Director Sep 3, 2024
Larry Stuart, Jr. Cremation and Carbon Impact—A Comparison Just How Much CO2 Does Cremation Contribute To Global Warming? This Is No Easy Calculation Free From Controversy And A Lot Of Gaslighting From All Ends (Pun Intended!) So Let's Simply Compare The Impa... Cremation Education Crematory Operations Crematory Operators Education Jul 29, 2024
