The ideas and insights…

The ideas and insights that we have gained have been very important to our firm, while we don’t try everything that comes out, it does stimulate our thinking and trying ideas of our own.

Ed Larson, Clarksville,TN

Confidence to take my city by storm…

Todd’s training over the years is second to none. The tools Todd handed me gave me the confidence to take my city by storm. Learning how to make the media work for you instead of against you is key. His programs are so uplifting and inspiring. I have never once seen a presentation that Todd didn’t have 100% of everyone’s attention. Not seeing growth in your business? Then you haven’t met Todd yet. What are you waiting for?

David Rousculp, Funeral Director/Sales Consultant

Todd’s quotes…

As a personal friend, there is never a day that I don’t think of one of Todd’s quotes or words of wisdom which I can apply to our profession.

Allison D. Swan, MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Telling it the way it is…

I will always find a way to hear Todd speak when I attend conferences/conventions. His insight and experiences never make for a dull presentation, rather I could hear his practical approach all day. Todd has helped our organization by telling it the way it is and not leading us to focus on the latest fad but focus on what is truly important to our families. He is approach is simple yet brilliant. Todd remains one of the few that will always have a place to speak or an article to write….his messages will remain timeless and not fade off like some of the “Let’s give it a shot” approaches.

Anonymous

A lot of great community outreach…

Todd has put together a lot of great community outreach ideas and programs for every type of firm in every type of market. Some of the community outreach programs were definitely “out of the box”… The Funeral Directors who embraced the programs were the ones who ultimately had the most success. Funeral service is fortunate to have Todd Van Beck!

Patrick Fahrenkrug, Wieting Family Funeral Home, Chilton & Kiel, Wisconsin

Favorite funeral service spokes person…

You have been my favorite Funeral Service Spokes Person for many years now. Without a doubt you do the greatest job of getting our story out there and always in an entertaining and enjoyable way.

John A. Snider, Houston,TX.

You have inspired me…

You have been an inspiration to me as a Funeral Director. I have listened to you at conventions and seminars around the country. I am proud to be a Funeral Director and am glad that you have the passion about this profession and that you show us all how to be better at what we do for families. I can’t thank you enough.

Reg V. Ecker, CFSP, CPC Garner Funeral Home, Salt Lake City, Utah

You have opened my eyes…

You have opened my eyes to new ideas when I’ve heard you speak.

M. Jaeger, Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory Suburban, Chicago

I have tried to attend every presentation…

The first time I heard you speak was at the New Jersey Convention. Since that time, I have tried to attend every presentation you have given within reasonable driving distance. The diversity of your experience and the ease and candour with which you present information has always helped and inspired me to improve. Thank you for all you do for funeral service.

Anonymous

I had the honour …

I had the honour of going to a seminar by Todd Van Beck. It was truly eye opening and helped to reinforce the importance of our profession to our fellow man and the communities we serve. Thanks Mr. Van Beck

Chris Martin Jong, Lethbridge, Alberta

As we both know…

Todd, as we both know but you will not admit – you are a walking encyclopedia of funeral knowledge – I enjoyed your teachings and vast knowledge of this great profession and your unique ability of delivering the materials. Some things amaze me and this experience with you has been one of them. You are the best Todd – in what you do, you are the best.

Anonymous

I’ve had the privilege…

I’ve had the privilege of hearing Todd speak at a clergy relations meeting we hosted with a group in our area, and at a variety of conferences and meetings with a varied professional group ranging from Trust 100, MFDA, New England Institute, NFDA, and more. I always find something fascinating to learn and I enjoy the passion and detail Todd expresses in a very compassionate manner.

Phil Conway, Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, Peabody, MA

Pillar of funeral service….

Todd VanBeck has been a pillar of funeral service in my mind since I started in this business over 20 years ago.  I first heard him speak at an NFDA convention and he brought me to tears and made me think “I want to be like him”.  The way he tells a story, making his listener laugh and bringing them to tears with heartfelt, honest stories, is a gift.  He knows the importance of funerals and of funeral service and he is not afraid to tell anyone who will listen.  We need more advocates of funeral service like Todd Van Beck out there.  We have enough people the value of celebrating the life, but if people do not find the value in a funeral service, all the personalized corners and photo service folders in the world won’t save our industry or, most importantly, the people we care for.

Debra L. Kranz, Cass City, Michigan

Todd’s ability to engage…

Todd’s ability to engage all members of the funeral home staff and the respect that he demonstrates for each person’s role in best serving the families is reflective of his overall care, concern and commitment to quality funeral service.

Jodi Swan, MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Todd is one of the best communicators…

Todd is one of the best communicators I have met in the industry that cuts right to the facts of challenges we face every day. Todd is a person that can see the positive and negative in relationships between Funeral Home staff and the cemetery family service staff and is able to build bridges. I have had the privilege to attend some of Todd’s work shops over the years and I still use many of his books and philosophy in dealing with staff and families on a daily basis. Thank you Todd.

Joseph Longo, Gardens of Memory Cemetery & Garden View Funeral Home, Muncie Indiana

Your site encourages me with new ideas…

Being a small one man funeral director who is working hard to grow his business I find that your site encourages me with new ideas.  The Teleconference was very good and gave me insight to the large corporations that we deal with from time to time.

Would recommend for those who would like to join in the ability to have telephone round table conference with you where you can exchange ideas with each other.  Once a month or quarter.  Being that many funeral directors who do this don’t live near each other.  Some can not afford National conventions where this occurs.  Tele conference round table would allow them to participate without leaving their business.

Paul Lochstampfor, Lochstampfor Funeral Home, Inc., Waynesboro, PA

Commitment to quality funeral service…

Todd’s ability to engage all members of the funeral home staff and the respect that he demonstrates for each person’s role in best serving the families is reflective of his overall care, concern and commitment to quality funeral service.

Jodi Swan, MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island