#10 - Exploring the Funeral Industry: Insights on Grief and Cultural Shifts w/ Randi Goldstein Casey

Rebuilding The Village

Welcome to another episode of Rebuilding The Village with your host, Michael Read. In this episode, Randi Casey, a funeral director, shares insights into the funeral industry, the licensing process, and the personal and emotional aspects of working in the field.
The conversation covers the impact of COVID-19 on funeral services, the changing nature of funeral personalization, and the challenges of grief and mourning. We also explore cultural and generational differences in dealing with death, the significance of pre-arranging funerals, and the growing popularity of cremation, as well as the emotional and practical aspects of balancing personal and professional life in the funeral industry.
Randi Goldstein-Casey is the Senior Vice President and Funeral Director at Goldsteins' Funeral Home, a third-generation family business. With a B.A. from Temple University and a Funeral Directing certificate from Mercer County Community College, Randi combines compassion with professionalism, guiding families through funeral arrangements and supporting them through their grief. She also manages the company's communications and marketing, actively participates in community events, and is involved in mental health initiatives in the Philadelphia area.
Reach out:
Website: https://www.goldsteinsfuneral.com/
Phone number: 215-927-5800
00:00 Introduction and Family Legacy in the Funeral Industry
02:51 The Impact of COVID-19 on Funeral Services
07:01 Grief and Mourning: Navigating the Emotional Landscape
25:00 The Dynamics of a Family Business: Growing Up in a Funeral Home
32:08 Cultural and Generational Perspectives on Funerals and Grief
47:24 The Impact of Technology on Funeral Services
50:32 The Significance of Pre-Arranging Funerals
59:26 The Emotional and Practical Aspects of Working in the Funeral Industry