Exposing Deathcare
Uncovering the Truth: Behind the Scenes of Exposing Deathcare
Welcome to Exposing Deathcare, a podcast created to shine a light on the hidden, often dark realities within the funeral industry. I'm Melissa Meadow, or as some of you may know me, The Modern Mortician. This podcast is a platform to expose unethical practices, harmful experiences, and shady dealings that have plagued grieving families, funeral staff, and the industry as a whole. By bringing these stories to light, Exposing Deathcare aims to push for transparency, support those affected by trauma, and encourage necessary reforms in the way deathcare operates.
Why This Podcast?
For years, I’ve worked behind and at the front of the scenes in the funeral industry, witnessing the good, the bad, and the shocking. Too often, families face unnecessary upsells, hidden fees, and sometimes outright manipulation when they’re at their most vulnerable.
Meanwhile, funeral professionals who truly want to help people are too often pressured by corporate greed or unsustainable business practices. This isn't just about exposing what’s broken – it’s about acknowledging the pain caused by these wrongs and fostering a deathcare environment that respects the dead and the living alike.
Through anonymous interviews, real-life stories from funeral directors and staff, and deep dives into specific issues, Exposing Deathcare tackles the taboo topics that don’t often make it into the public eye. From high-pressure sales tactics to the consequences of toxic workplace cultures, no topic is off-limits.
Join the Conversation
If you or someone you know has experienced unethical practices or painful situations within the funeral industry, consider sharing your story with Exposing Deathcare. Whether you’re a funeral director, a mortician, or someone who has dealt with a funeral home during a difficult time, your story matters. By speaking out, you can help bring accountability to the industry and protect others from facing similar experiences.
Submit your stories confidentially, and together, let’s work toward a world where deathcare is about compassion, dignity, and truth. Join the conversation by tuning into Exposing Deathcare, and if you have a story to tell, reach out to us. Let’s bring honesty back into deathcare.
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If you find value in our podcast, please consider supporting us by following, liking, and sharing. Your support helps us continue to bring these important stories to light.,
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Music Credits
Music for Exposing Deathcare podcast is Exit Strategy by Enlia.
Disclaimer
The stories shared in this podcast are based on personal experiences and are shared anonymously to protect the identities of those involved. Listener discretion is advised.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Navigating Death: The Role of a Death Doula
In this conversation, Melissa and Kacie Gikonyo discuss the role of a death doula, the impact of COVID-19 on death care, and the challenges faced by healthcare providers in managing grief and end-of-…
The Resurgence of Shrooms in Death Care
In this episode of Exposing Death Care, hosts Melissa and William Turner Heath delve into the evolving landscape of green burial practices, focusing on the controversial mushroom casket and the innov…
When Service is Sacrificed for the Almighty Dollar
In this episode, our guest A shares their journey into the funeral industry, discussing their early fascination with death, the challenges faced during training, and the impact of corporate culture o…
Why Funeral Professionals Are Leaving the Industry
This episode of Exposing Deathcare, Melissa delves into the troubling culture within the funeral industry, highlighting issues such as burnout, harassment, and gatekeeping. The host shares personal s…
Trust Issues in Pet Funeral Services with our Guest Lauren
In this episode of Exposing Death Care, host M. Melissa and guest Lauren Seeley discuss the troubling issues surrounding pet funeral services, including recent scandals that have eroded trust in the …
Held at Gunpoint at a Family Owned Funeral Home
Episode Summary
*In this episode, Our Guest M and Your Host M discuss shocking experiences at a family-owned funeral home where a toxic culture, unsafe practices, and unethical behavior were rampant, …
Deep in the Heart of Texas Funeral Homes
Exposing Deathcare Season 2 Episode 2 with Our Guest K
I’m Your Host M, and this is Exposing Deathcare.
This episodes dives deep into the heart of Texas, and showcases the disparities between locations…
The Curious Case of the Funeral Home of Horror (ID) Return to Nature Penrose
This episode dives into the absolute nightmare that was the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado. Imagine trusting a funeral home with your loved one, only to find out they never cremated them—o…
Season 2 Teaser
Exposing Deathcare - Season 2 Teaser
They say the funeral industry is built on dignity, honor, and respect. But what happens when the truth is far from it?
I’m Your Host M, and this is Exposing Deathca…
Exposing Deathcare shares The W Files- Truth about the Mushroom Burial Shroud
This is S1E12, a sharing of the lost interview about The Mushroom Burial Shroud and how it fools people to this day.
Originally available only on Patreon
Funeral for My Mental Health
Episode Summary
*In this episode, Our Guest William and Your Host Melissa SHAKE it up a bit for the conclusion of Season 1. This episode is all about mental health, grief, and how others react to a co…
They've Embalmed Ethics in Funeral Care
Episode Summary
*In this episode, Our Guest N and Your Host M discuss the consumer side of deathcare. Where ethics should be considered, selling packages over needs, and the environmental element of f…
Sole Soul in the Prep Room with Our Guest D
Episode Summary
In this episode, Our Guest D shares her experiences working in the death care industry, highlighting the challenges and issues she observed as a funeral attendant. From disorganization…
Harassment and Abuse in the Funeral Industry
Episode Summary
*trigger warning*In this episode, Our Guests X & Y and Your Host M discuss some hard topics in funeral service; sexual harassment and mental abuse.
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Funeral Industry Mentorship - a key to success
Episode Summary
*In this episode, Our Guest A and Your Host M discuss being a newbie in the funeral industry, and the importance of proper mentorship.
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Follies of a Misaligned Casket
Episode Summary
*In this episode, Our Guest V and Your Host M discuss the importance of work/life balance and what happens when a casket isnt centered properly on the church trucks.
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Is Comradery Dead at the Funeral Home
Episode Summary
*In this episode, Our Guests L and Your Host M discuss the missing component in many firms these days... comradery. There's a sense of mistrust and dog eat dog in the industry that was…
Funeral Apprentice Journey at a Subpar Funeral Home
Episode Summary
*In this episode, C shares her journey of six years trapped behind the desk at subpar funeral homes, how it separated her from her family and broke her spirit.
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When Staff Photographs the Dead
Episode Summary
*In this episode, we hear a story about an employee who crossed the line photographing the dead, Our Guest M, shares their experiences over the last 2 years of their budding career in …
Preserverence in Forensics and Pathology as a Newbie
Episode Summary
*In this episode, we hear a story about perseverance in the Forensic and Pathology Arena.. We hear from Our Guest ABC, who shares their experiences with their time working in this myst…