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PODCAST

The Final Curtain Never Closes

Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez

The National Museum of Funeral History presents The Final Curtain Never Closes, a podcast that tells the stories about the people behind our final rite of passage. This series is part of the museum"s larger mission to build and maintain a love of history and enriched understanding of our industry. Virtual tours are available 24/7, but we"d love to see you in person. Plan your visit at www.nmfh.org. And remember, any day above ground is a good one!

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10:05

How NMFH Celebrates Dia de los Muertos Every Day

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2023/11/07

November is an action packed month here at the museum. While the world payed homage to our dearly departed during the first two days of the month, we at the National Museum of Funeral History celebrate Dia de los Muertos all across the year. In this episode you'll learn why relatives use donuts and sugar skulls in their celebrations. And you'll learn the meaning of flowers and toys. We also commemorate Veterans Day this week that includes free admission for veterans. In this episode Genevieve dives

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68:35

Haunting Stories of the Museum's Hometown

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2023/10/03

What if some of your hometown's oldest, most haunted spaces were hidden in plain sight? What if they were so hidden, you quite literally walk and/or drive by them every day? The hometown in question is the museum's hometown of Houston, Texas. And today's guest, Texana Tours founder Richard Cook, joins the podcast to talk about places where you'd no doubt experience things from another dimension. Genevieve and Richard discuss the Jeff Davis Hotel (now an apartment complex) and the Donnellan Family

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44:40

Mourning Those Lost on 9/11

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2023/09/05

Host and President/CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez sits down with producer Freddy Cruz to discuss the twenty-second anniversary of the September 11th attacks. They delve into the stories and artifacts showcased in the museum's 9/11 exhibit, which serves as a poignant tribute to the lives lost on that fateful day. Don't miss out on this moving conversation. Plan your visit now at NMFH.org to witness this extraordinary display firsthand.See

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32:32

Your Final Days aren't Just About You

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2023/08/01

During this episode of The Final Curtain Never Closes, NMFH President and CEO Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez and her husband Frank have a candid conversation about the recent loss of a personal friend. The loss brought back painful memories from Genevieve's past, in which relatives refused to tell her about certain relatives' final days. During this episode, you'll hear about Genevieve's and Frank's experience, why it's important to come clean about end of life struggles, and how it's just as important

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48:29

What it Takes to Become a Funeral Director

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2023/07/04

Ask anyone who works in the death care industry and they'll tell you some version of the same thing. "I was called to do this work." That's how Cody Lopasky ended up in the business. Today, he serves as the President and School Director of The Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services. During this conversation, we talk about: 1.) His journey to becoming a funeral director 2.) Why working in the funeral business is a calling 3.) How the death care industry has changed in recent years Learn more

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48:46

All the Living and the Dead, a Conversation with...

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2023/06/06

Hayley Campbell writes for WIRED, Buzzfeed, The Guardian, and VICE, among many others. She’s written a book about Neil Gaiman and her most recent book All the Living and the Dead tackles something many of us in the West struggle with: death. During this conversation, museum president and CEO Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez and Hayley discuss the many facets of caring for the dead. And helping the living accept mortality. All the Living and the Dead is now available at the museum. So plan your visit now at

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37:32

BONUS EPISODE: A Tribute to Robert L. Waltrip

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2023/05/16

This bonus episode pays tribute to Robert L. Waltrip, who passed away on February 27th, 2023. Host and museum president/CEO Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez is joined by museum chairman Robert M. Boetticher, Sr. They talk about Mr. Waltrip's impact on the funeral industry and museum, as well as their unique relationship with him. Read Mr. Waltrip's obituary HERE. To learn more about the National Museum of Funeral History, please visit NMFH.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:03

The Most Famous Burial of All-Time

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2023/05/02

Barrie Schwortz and Rudy Dichtl have spent the greater part of the past few decades researching and authenticating the Shroud of Turin. They join museum CEO and curator Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez to discuss the many things involved with studying the shroud which has captivated millions of people from all over the world. During this episode, you'll hear how Rudy and Barrie ended up on this project, where it led them, and the challenges they've faced along the way. Learn more about the Shroud of Turin

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45:23

He has One of the Largest Urn Collections in the World

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2023/04/04

Jason Engler is a cremation historian and has one of the world's largest urn collections. During this episode, we dive into Jason's fascination with urns and how it influenced his decision to pursue a career in the history of cremation. Tune in to this masterclass on the end of life process that's as old as time. Be sure to plan your visit to the museum when you go to nmfh.org. And remember, any day above ground is a good one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:44

This Episode will Change the Way You View Cremation

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2023/03/07

Barbara Kemmis serves as the Executive Director of Cremation Association of North America (CANA). During this episode, we discuss her unlikely path to working in the cremation industry (she was a librarian), as well as technological advances that will leave you in awe. Among these are water cremations. Learn more about CANA HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:24

The Final Curtain Never Closes, an Introduction to...

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2023/02/07

Welcome to The National Museum of Funeral History's new podcast series. The Final Curtain Never Closes will provide a glimpse into the world of all that has shaped humanity's final rite of passage. Death. You will hear from cremation experts, funeral school instructors, and researchers who helped the museum with its Shroud of Turin exhibit. This series is part of a larger mission to build and nourish a love of history in our community, nation, and world. Please visit our website to take a virtual

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