Digging Deep

How can trust be built through financial compliance?

Financial compliance is not just about regulations - it is about trust. In this episode of “Digging Deep”, Heather Kiteley, President and CEO of GFD, sits down with Hamza Majid from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) to discuss financial best practices, financial compliance, and how funeral and cemetery professionals can maintain transparency.

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Is the way we say goodbye changing?

The way we honour life is changing. Families are looking for more personalized, celebratory services- but what does that mean for the bereavement profession?

In this episode of “Digging Deep,” host Heather Kiteley, President and CEO of GFD, explores the cultural shifts and the rise of celebratory funerals with Wes Elmes from Haskett Funeral Homes LTD.

Together, they explore how cultural shifts impact the increase in celebratory funerals and what it means for the sector.

Ever wonder what the future of Ontario’s cemeteries looks like?

This week’s podcast is part 2 of a thought-provoking two-part series showcasing an engaging panel discussion from our GFD-hosted Care & Maintenance event. Cemetery sector leaders, along with cemetery operators and managers, came together to address the evolving landscape of Ontario's cemeteries.

Moderated by GFD Board Director Bill Solomon, this insightful panel includes:

Heather Kiteley GFD’s President and CEO, Paul A. Taylor GFD Business Development Officer, and Meghan Henning, General Manager at Lakefield Cemetery.

Together, they explore key trends, challenges and op...

Ever wonder what the future of Ontario’s cemeteries looks like?

This week’s episode is part 1 of a thought-provoking two-part series showcasing an engaging panel discussion from our GFD-hosted Care & Maintenance event. Cemetery sector leaders, along with cemetery operators and managers, came together to address the evolving landscape of Ontario's cemeteries.

Moderated by GFD Board Director Bill Solomon, this insightful panel includes:

Heather Kiteley GFD’s President and CEO, Paul A. Taylor, GFD Business Development Officer, and Meghan Henning, General Manager at Lakefield Cemetery.

Together, they explore key trends, challenges and op...

Episode #4 of “Digging Deep” is here! In this episode, our guest is, Rebecca Steckly, Owner and Managing Director of Dreisinger Funeral Home and President of the Ontario Funeral Service Association (OFSA).

In this insightful conversation, Heather Kiteley, President and CEO of GFD, and Rebecca discuss women's experiences in the bereavement sector. They explore the journey, challenges, and progress being made towards breaking down the barriers for women in the sector.

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This week, Heather is exploring the trend of “green burials” with an intriguing conversation about: “Resting Naturally: The Rise of Green Burials and Sustainable End-of-Life Choices.”

Our guest is Amanda Kelly, Co-Founder of Awake Ashes. Join her and host Heather Kiteley, President and CEO of GFD, as they explore the concept of resting naturally and uncover the layers beneath it.

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Join Heather Kiteley, President and CEO of GFD as she talks with Melanie MacDonald, Funeral Director and Team Lead at Weaver Family Funeral Home and a Board Member of the Ontario Funeral Service Association (OFSA). They dig into how to cope with the demands of being a funeral director and address the resulting burnout.

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The Digging Deep podcast is created for time-pressed bereavement professionals like you, who want the knowledge and inspiration they need to navigate a complex and evolving sector.

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The Digging Deep podcast is created for time-pressed bereavement professionals like you, who want the knowledge and inspiration they need to navigate a complex and evolving sector.

Follow GFD on LinkedIn!

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