The Direct Cremation Podcast

4,500 Cremations a Year: Introducing Will de Michaelis (Omega Society, Funeral Director) | #1

Episode Summary

Will and Tyler talk about growing, managing, and overseeing over 3,000 cremations a year. This is the first episode of many where we bring your unique and interesting perspectives in death care that you won't find anywhere else.

Episode Notes

In death care, few individuals will experience what Will de Michaelis has achieved. From growing and managing one of the largest cremation brands in the world (3,000 cremations/year), to thriving and keeping his sanity during COVID-19, to helping Omega Society through an 8-figure acquisition by Foundation Partners, Will is an expert at operating a low-cost cremation brand. 

In this episode we discuss:

• The differences between a full-service and an affordable cremation brand.
• What does a business that serves 3,000+ families per year look like internally.
• What being a funeral director during COVID was like.
• What lasting effects did COVID have on death care.
• What will death care look like in 10 years.

Tell us what you think! Email Tyler (tyler@directcremation.com) or Will de Michaelis (will@directcremation.com).

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