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 8, 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 23, 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 29, 2025
Larry Stuart, Jr. Labor Day Off? As Labor Day approaches here in the U.S. and Canada, most people are gearing up for the unofficial end of summer. They’re firing up the grill, packing for a final trip to the lake, or just looking for... Funeral Director Gratitude History Aug 29, 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 30, 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 Apr 30, 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 29, 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 30, 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 24, 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. DEI—What is it Really? Incorporating DEI Principles Isn't Just A Moral Imperative; It's A Strategic Advantage. Organizations That Prioritize DEI Tend To Perform Better, Attract Top Talent, And Resonate More With Diverse Cus... Business Management Funeral Director Human Resourses Liability Relevancy Jun 23, 2024
Benjamin Schmidt There’s More to Life Besides Burial or Cremation Of Course, You’ve Heard Of Cremation And Burial, But There Are Some Other Dispositions You Might Not Be Too Familiar With. There Are Some Of What I Call “Emergent Dispositions” That You Have Probably ... Cryonics Education Funeral Director NOR/Human Composting Promessa Relevancy May 30, 2024
