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The Repast Podcast

The Repast Podcast

By: James H. Cole Home for Funerals
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Welcome to The Repast Podcast — where tradition meets transparency. Hosted by the Cole family of James H. Cole Home for Funerals in Detroit, we take you behind the scenes of one of the oldest Black-owned funeral homes in the country.

With stories full of heart, heritage, and humor, we explore what it really means to care for a community in its most vulnerable moments. From wild funeral requests to honest conversations about grief, legacy, and love, no topic is off-limits.

Subscribe for weekly episodes, and join us as we honor 100+ years of family, culture, and life after loss.

About the Legacy

James H. Cole has been serving families in Detroit for over 100 years.

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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.

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Episodes
  • Undertaker Outtakes | The Repast Podcast – S1E6

    Undertaker Outtakes | The Repast Podcast – S1E6
    Sep 10 2025

    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, and “did-that-really-happen?” moments that showcase the human side of the deathcare profession.

    Hosts/Guests: Brice Green, India Ramsey, Rev. Jake Gaines, Will Crawley

    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.

    #TheRepastPodcast #UndertakerOuttakes #FuneralFunnies #BlackLegacy #ColeFamilyDetroit #DeathcareIndustry #WorkingInFuneralHomes #FuneralDirectorsLife #BlackFamilyBusiness
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    29 mins
  • Ashes and Empathy | The Repast Podcast – S1E5 – Pt 2

    Ashes and Empathy | The Repast Podcast – S1E5 – Pt 2
    Sep 2 2025

    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

    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.

    #TheRepastPodcast, #GriefSupport, #BlackLegacy, #BlackFamilyBusiness, #COVIDImpact, #ColeFamilyDetroit, #DeathcareIndustry, #FuneralHomePodcast, #FuneralPlanning, #EmotionalLabor
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    21 mins
  • Ashes and Empathy | The Repast Podcast – S1E5 – Pt 1

    Ashes and Empathy | The Repast Podcast – S1E5 – Pt 1
    Sep 2 2025

    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

    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.

    #TheRepastPodcast, #GriefSupport, #BlackLegacy, #BlackFamilyBusiness, #COVIDImpact, #ColeFamilyDetroit, #DeathcareIndustry, #FuneralHomePodcast, #FuneralPlanning, #EmotionalLabor
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    26 mins
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