The Repast Podcast
The Repast Podcast is presented by James H. Cole Home for Funerals, one of Detroit's oldest and most trusted funeral homes with over 100 years of community service. Hosted by funeral director and Cole family member Antonio Green, funeral director and mortician India Scott, and Assistant General Manager William Crawley, the show brings honest conversations about death, grief, legacy, and what it means to serve a community through its most difficult moments. Stories full of heart. History with depth. Humor when you least expect it. Season 2 is available now. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. About the Legacy James H. Cole has been serving families in Detroit for over 100 years. Follow Us: Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole Website: www.jameshcole.com Disclaimer The Repast Podcast may include detailed discussions about death, the human body after death, and medical processes that may be sensitive or disturbing to some listeners/viewers. Our goal is to educate and inform with respect and care. We encourage listener/viewer discretion, especially for younger audiences or those who may find these topics emotionally challenging. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0eLSg5t1FCdRWafUu_12voyD-_0N65sB
Episodes
When your wishes are documented, your family doesn’t have to guess what you would have wanted during an already difficult time.
We’re talking about the things families may not think about until they’re suddenly faced with them: Where is your important paperwork? Who knows how to access it? Who will make your funeral arrangements? What happens when family members have different opinions?
Understand this, pre-plan...
What happens when the funeral business isn’t just your career… it’s the world you grew up in?
In this episode of The Repast Podcast, India Scott and Antonio Green sits down with, Carla Cole, and Steve Kemp Jr. for a candid conversation about what it means to be born into funeral service. From being picked up from school in a hearse to eventually becoming the people runni...
Confessionals of the Funeral Director: Part 2
You asked the questions and we’re giving you the answers!
In this episode of The Repast Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain once again and giving you a real look at what it’s like to work in the funeral industry, from the things that test your patience to the emotional weight that comes with...
What does it really take to answer the call to funeral service?
In this episode of The Repast Podcast, Antonio Green and India Ramsey sit down for an honest conversation about entering the funeral service profession, learning the business and discovering the deeper purpose behind caring for families during some of life’s most difficult moments.
From mo...
After a little time away, The Repast Podcast is back, and we’ve got a lot to talk about!
In this episode, The Next Course, we’re catching you up on what’s been happening at James H. Cole, in the Detroit community, and behind the scenes since you last heard from us.
We’re talking about the work of the James H. Cole Legacy Foundation, o...
Laughter is healing—and in this unforgettable episode, the Cole family cracks open the vault of wild, weird, and downright hilarious stories from behind the scenes of the funeral home. From song selections to spooky tales, Undertaker Outtakes reveals what happens when life and death collide in the most unexpected ways.
Featuring Rev. Jake Gaines and Will Crawley, this one is full of surprises, chuckles, an...
Funeral directors carry more than caskets—they carry emotional weight. In Part 1 of Ashes & Empathy, the Cole family shares how they manage grief while supporting others, and the real-life coping strategies behind the scenes.
Hosts/Guests: Karla Cole Green, Brice Green, Antonio Green, Dr. Rose Moten
Contact: Dr. Rose Moten – www.drrosemoten.com
Part 2 dives into the chaos of the COVID era and how it affected emotional support efforts and the impact of high-profile deaths. It’s a look at grief, leadership, and humanity in the funeral profession.
Hosts/Guests: Karla Cole Green, Brice Green, Antonio Green, Dr. Rose Moten
Contact: Dr. Rose Moten – www.drrosemoten.com
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From unexpected costs to long-term planning, this two-part episode explores the financial realities of funerals. In Part 1, the Cole family breaks down what really goes into the price tag—including surprise expenses, pre-planning strategies, and the myths around funeral costs. In Part 2, we go deeper into estate planning, wills, and how money matters shape a family’s legacy long after the service ends.
From unexpected costs to long-term planning, this two-part episode explores the financial realities of funerals. In Part 1, the Cole family breaks down what really goes into the price tag—including surprise expenses, pre-planning strategies, and the myths around funeral costs. In Part 2, we go deeper into estate planning, wills, and how money matters shape a family’s legacy long after the service ends
A special two-part series that takes a deep dive into one
of the most fascinating—and often misunderstood—aspects of death care: What
actually happens to the body after someone dies from the funeral director and medical examiner perspectives.
Hosts/Guests: Brice Green, India Ramsey-Scott, LaTasha Davidson, Wallace Williams
Follow Us:
Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole
Website: www.jameshcole.com
Disclaimer
The Rep...
A special two-part series that takes a deep dive into one
of the most fascinating—and often misunderstood—aspects of death care: What
actually happens to the body after someone dies from the funeral director and medical examiner perspectives.
Hosts/Guests: Brice Green, India Ramsey-Scott, LaTasha Davidson, Wallace Williams
Follow Us:
Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole
Website: www.jameshcole.com
Disclaimer
The ...
Go behind the scenes with the Cole family as they reflect on growing up in a funeral home, the business passed down through generations, and day to day life inside the funeral home.
Hosts/Guests: Karla Cole Green, Brice Green, Antonio Green, India Ramsey-Scott
Follow Us:
Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole
Website: www.jameshcole.com
Disclaimer
The Repast Podcast may include detailed discussions about death, the human body af...
Go behind the scenes with the Cole family as they reflect on growing up in a funeral home, the business passed down through generations, and day to day life inside the funeral home.
Hosts/Guests: Karla Cole Green, Brice Green, Antonio Green, India Ramsey-Scott
Follow Us:
Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole
Website: www.jameshcole.com
Disclaimer
The Repast Podcast may include detailed discussions about death, the human body aft...
This episode dives into the unique and sometimes interesting ways families personalize homegoing celebrations to reflect the spirit, style, and stories of their loved ones.
Hosts/Guests: Brice Green, India Ramsey-Scott, William Crawley, Terrell “Bubz” Payne
Contact: Terrell “Bubz” Payne – Instagram: @bubz_ragz2richez
Follow Us:
Instagram: @repastpodcast @jameshcole
Website: www.jameshcole.com
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