Digging Deep
The Digging Deep podcast by GFD is created for time-pressed bereavement professionals, who want the knowledge and inspiration they need to navigate a complex and evolving sector.
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Meeting the Next Generation in Deathcare: Part 2 (opens the original)
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The conversation continues! In part two of our panel discussion from GFD’s 65th Annual General Meeting, hosted by Digging Deep's Heather Kiteley and GFD President and CEO, we explore perspectives on the future from the next Generation from the wise voices of Calvin Carter (Dignity Memorial), Meghan Henning (Lakefield Cemetery & Crematorium), Jimmy Cardinal (Cardinal Funeral Home), and Andrew Guthier (Merrit Funeral Home). Listen to part two from the next generation Stay connected! Follow us on L
Meeting the Next Generation in Deathcare: Part 1 (opens the original)
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Recorded at GFD’s 65th Annual General Meeting, Digging Deep host and GFD’s President and CEO, Heather Kiteley, sat down with a panel of four dynamic voices from the next generation of deathcare professionals to discuss the future of the sector. Featuring panel guests Calvin Carter (Dignity Memorial), Meghan Henning (Lakefield Cemetery & Crematorium), Jimmy Cardinal (Cardinal Funeral Home), and Andrew Guthier (Merritt Funeral Home). Listen to Part 1 of the conversation on Digging Deep! Stay conne
Life Behind the Cemetery with Christina Furtado-Burke (opens the original)
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Behind every beautiful cemetery is a team of dedicated people committed to serving families and preserving memories. In episode 39 of Digging Deep, GFD’s President & CEO Heather Kiteley is joined by Christina Furtado-Burke from Woodlawn Memorial Park in Guelph, Ontario, to explore what life behind the cemetery really looks like. From everyday responsibilities to meaningful connections with families, the conversation highlights the heart, purpose, and people behind the profession. Stay connected!
Sacred Spaces, Shared Moments: Reimagining Cemeteries for Community with Nick McCarthy (opens the original)
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What happens when we begin to see cemeteries as more than a place of remembrance? In episode 38 of Digging Deep, GFD’s president & CEO Heather Kiteley sits down with Nick McCarthy, Director of Marketing, Communication and Community Outreach at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario, to discuss how cemeteries can become welcoming spaces that bring communities together. Their conversation explores innovative outreach, meaningful engagement and the evolving role of cemeteries in preserving history w
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