As The Hearse Turns

Katharine Wagner-Elfner & Christopher Boggs
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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 We challenge outdated thinking.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.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    As The Hearse Turns With Brelan Holston

    What really happens behind the scenes in funeral service—and what does the next generation of professionals want you to understand? In this powerful episode of As The Hearse Turns, hosts Chris Boggs and Katharine Wagner-Elfner sit down with Brelan Holston, a rising voice in the funeral profession, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it means to serve families today. From navigating the realities of grief to breaking down misconceptions about the funeral industry, Brelean brings a fresh perspective that challenges outdated narratives while reinforcing the core values that define this profession—compassion, integrity, and purpose. Together, we dive into: What led Brelean into funeral service and the passion behind the callingThe emotional and mental realities of caring for families at their most vulnerableMisconceptions about funeral directors—and the truth the public deserves to hearHow the next generation is shaping the future of death careWhy transparency matters now more than everThis episode is raw, real, and exactly the kind of conversation the public needs—not just the version they’re used to hearing. 🎧 Whether you're in the profession, have experienced loss, or simply want to better understand what happens behind closed doors… this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

    2h 18m

  2. 4D AGO

    Friday Night Chats

    Just a Friday night conversation with Katharine and Chris your friendly neighborhood funeral directors!

    1h 40m

  3. MAR 13

    As The Hearse Turns - 5 FD's From PA!

    🎙️ As The Hearse Turns – March 12 Episode What really happens inside the funeral profession? In this episode of As The Hearse Turns, Chris Boggs and Katharine Wagner-Elfner sit down with three funeral directors from across Pennsylvania for a raw, honest conversation about death care. From behind-the-scenes realities of funeral service to the myths and misconceptions people have about the profession, nothing is off limits. No scripts. No filters. Just real talk from the people who serve families every single day. If you've ever wondered what funeral directors actually experience, this episode pulls back the curtain.

    2h 2m

  4. FEB 26

    Two Funeral Directors One Honest Conversation (Pilot)

    February 19, 2026 Our First Video, From this video is where Katharine Wagner-Elfner ⁠‪⁠and Chris Boggs ⁠‪⁠decided and started As The Hearse Turns! Katharine and Chris both answer great viewer provided questions and take you into their personal lives and how funeral service choose them. ⁠#funeral⁠ ⁠#funeraldirectors⁠ ⁠#mortician⁠ ⁠#behindthescencesfuneralhome⁠ ⁠#realtalk⁠ ⁠#mortuaryscience⁠ ⁠#mortuaryschool⁠ ⁠#AsTheHeaseTurns⁠ ⁠#funeraldirector⁠Submit your Questions to Us via Facebook!Like all of our pages and join us in this Journey! Follow As The HearseTurns on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...Follow Chris on Facebook: www.facebook.com/christopher.boggs.7 Follow Katharine on Facebook: www.facebook.com/katharine.k.wagner.elfnerFollow the funeral homes at:https://www.facebook.com/WagnerElfnerBurgFHhttps://www.facebook.com/HarkinsFuneralHom...

    2h 5m
  • 4 Episodes

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Katharine Wagner-Elfner & Christopher Boggs
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Katharine Wagner-Elfner & Christopher Boggs
  • Show Website
    As The Hearse Turns