On Episode 128 of The TLB Podcast James welcomes back longtime friend, frontman for the band One of These Nights, and crematory operator, Dave Gashaw, and the pair discuss his experiences growing up in a funeral home, the education and certifications required for after life services, misconceptions surrounding the industry, the realities of dealing with death on a daily basis, innovative memorialization methods, and the value of regularly contemplating mortality.

DAVE GASHAW’s LINKS

Instagram: @devastatin_dave

YouTube: @oneofthesenights4564

Bandcamp: https://oneofthesenightsco.bandcamp.com

Press: https://vulturesrocks.com/tm-event/one-of-these-nights-general-admission-get-the-axe/

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction

02:56 - Growing Up in a Funeral Home

05:45 - The Family Business and Early Experiences

08:54 - Regulations and Certifications in Mortuary Science

11:56 - Balancing Life and Death

15:02 - Understanding Death and Its Impact

17:58 - Finding a Path in Mortuary Work

20:03 - Current Role and Responsibilities

22:59 - The Cremation Process Explained

26:00 - Equipment and Technology

30:01 - Challenges and Safety

33:58 - Conclusion and Reflections

35:20 - Navigating the Process

36:34 - Reflections on Six Years in the Industry

39:03 - The Impact of Death on Perspective

41:11 - Notable Experiences

44:19 - The Reality of Decomposition

46:34 - Conversations About Death

51:25 - Nature of Death in Society

57:45 - Importance of Respect in Mortuary Work

01:01:07 - The Need for Regulation in the Industry

01:09:05 - Beyond the Surface

01:10:05 - Unique Ways to Honor the Departed

01:11:55 - Innovations in Afterlife Care

01:14:57 - Green Burials and Cremation

01:19:04 - The Future of Body Disposal

01:22:07 - Space and Practicality

01:25:00 - Contemplating Mortality

01:29:05 - Finding Light in Dark Conversations

01:30:50 - Reflections on Life and Death

#mortuary #cremation #funeralhome #death #familybusiness #funeral #afterlife #culturalperspectives #mortality #thetlbpod

Patreon: patreon.com/TheTLBPodcast
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@tlbpod?_t=8YwZxHWa7Ks&_r=1
Instagram: instagram.com/totallylegitimatebusiness
Linktree: ...