As The Hearse Turns

As The Hearse Turns isn’t your typical funeral service podcast — and we’re not here to play it safe.Hosted by funeral directors Katharine Wagner-Elfner and Chris Boggs, this show pulls back the curtain on life, death, and everything in between. We tackle the conversations most people were told not to have — embalming, cremation, restoration, preneed, transparency, pricing, ethics, and the realities of modern funeral service.We answer real questions.We challenge outdated thinking.We call out misinformation.And yes… we might rock the boat a little.

As The Hearse Turns is a business podcast hosted by Katharine Wagner-Elfner & Christopher Boggs, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Katharine Wagner-Elfner & Christopher Boggs hosts As The Hearse Turns, a business show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  A Conversation With Georganne Bender - What Families See That Funeral Homes Often Miss

  Aug 4, 20261h 49mS1

  What do families experience during funeral arrangements that we, as funeral professionals, may not even realize they are experiencing? Tonight, we are joined LIVE by retail and customer experience expert Georganne Bender for a conversation about the things families see, feel, and remember—and the details funeral homes sometimes miss. We spend so much time looking at funeral service from behind the arrangement desk. Tonight, we are turning that around and looking at the entire experience through the eyes of the family walking through our doors. What are we doing well? Where could we improve? And what can funeral service learn from the world’s best customer experiences?

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  Episode #12

  Tuesday Night Chat with Nathan Morris

  Jul 22, 20262h 1mS1

  Well… this one might ruffle a few feathers. Every profession has the conversations that happen after the meeting is over. The ones nobody wants to have publicly. The ones everyone whispers about. This Tuesday on As The Hearse Turns, Katharine Wagner-Elfner and Chris Boggs are sitting down with Nathan Morris for what could be one of our most candid conversations yet. No topics are off the table. The future of funeral service. The challenges nobody wants to admit. The things people are saying behind closed doors. And maybe a few opinions that won’t make everyone happy. Agree with us. Disagree with us. Challenge us. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you. Grab your coffee… or your popcorn. Tuesday • 7:00 PM Eastern Who’s watching? #AsTheHearseTurns #FuneralService #Deathcare #FuneralDirector #Mortician #IndustryTalk #LivePodcast #ConversationsWorthHaving

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  Episode #11

  As The Hearse Turns Live with Ryan Thogmartin

  Jul 22, 20262h 30mS1

  FUNERAL HOME OWNERS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS... THIS ONE IS FOR YOU. If you've ever wondered... • How do I stand out in my community? • How do I build trust before a family ever needs me? • Should I be the face of my funeral home? • Why are some funeral homes growing while others continue to struggle? • What does branding actually mean in funeral service? We're going to talk about it. This Thursday on As The Hearse Turns Live, we're joined by Ryan Thogmartin, CEO of Disrupt Media. For years, Ryan has worked alongside funeral homes across North America, helping them rethink how they connect with families, build trust, strengthen their reputation, and grow in an ever-changing profession. This won't be a sales pitch. It will be a candid conversation about what works, what doesn't, and where funeral service is heading. Joining Ryan will be Katharine Wagner-Elfner and Christopher M. Boggs as we discuss branding, leadership, community engagement, digital marketing, and why authenticity matters more today than ever before. Whether you're a funeral home owner, manager, licensed funeral director, apprentice, or mortuary student looking toward the future, you'll leave this conversation with ideas you can put into practice. Thursday Night As The Hearse Turns Live Bring your questions. Bring your perspective. Because the future of funeral service belongs to those willing to have the conversations that move our profession forward. #AsTheHearseTurns #FuneralService #FuneralDirector #FuneralHomeOwner #DeathCare #DisruptMedia #RyanThogmartin #Branding #Marketing #Leadership #Community #ConversationsWorthHaving

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  Episode #10

  Thursday Morning Coffee Chats with Katharine & Chris

  Jul 9, 202657 minS1

  Join us and we have a pop up live and chat about our passion. Funeral Service!

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  Episode #10

  Chris and Katharine chat with Ruthann Disotell

  Jun 22, 20262h 13mS1

  What happens when someone never planned on entering funeral service... and ends up dedicating their life to it? This week on As The Hearse Turns , Chris Boggs and Katharine Wagner-Elfner sit down with Ruthann Disotell for an honest conversation about an unexpected journey through funeral service, entrepreneurship, innovation, and finding purpose in one of the most misunderstood professions in the world. Ruthann shares how a career she never intended to pursue became a lifelong passion, the lessons she's learned along the way, and the inspiration behind her ventures, including Memorial Leaf. From serving families during difficult moments to creating new ways for people to honor and remember their loved ones, her story is one of resilience, creativity, and dedication. Join us as we discuss: • Finding purpose in unexpected places • The realities of working in funeral service • Innovation and entrepreneurship in a traditional profession • The importance of remembrance and legacy • Stories, lessons, and laughs from a lifetime of service Whether you're a funeral professional, a student considering the profession, or simply someone fascinated by the people who serve families during life's most difficult moments, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. As The Hearse Turns is dedicated to educating the public, supporting funeral service professionals, and creating meaningful conversations about life, death, grief, and everything in between. #AsTheHearseTurns #FuneralService #Podcast #Legacy #MemorialLeaf #FuneralDirector #DeathCare #EndOfLife #FuneralProfessionals #EducationThroughConversation Hosted by Chris Boggs & Katharine Wagner-Elfner Because the conversations about life are often found in the stories surrounding death.

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