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 We challenge outdated thinking.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.

  1. Oct 2

    LGBTQIA+ & The Funeral Profession and Funeral Education with no accountability

    Katharine & Chris sit down with Tim McLoone to discuss LGBTQIA+ community and how important the education of how to approach and assist the community still in 2026 has so much room for improvement. And they dig into some horribly generated AI Facebook pages spreading horrible misinformation about the funeral profession.

  2. Sep 25

    Thursday Night Live with Katharine & Chris 9/24/2026

    Katharine and Chris go back to the old school start of As The Hearse Turns and answer your submitted questions.

  3. Sep 23

    Duane Hills Funeral Director and Author - One Block West Of The White House

    Chris sits down with special Guest Host John Taylor and special Guest Funeral Director and Author Duane Hills.

  4. Sep 23

    From Heights Crematory to South Chicago Chapel

    Chris and two Illinois Funeral Directors discuss the Heights Crematory Scandal. How this could have and should have been avoided.

  5. Aug 4

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

    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?

  6. Jul 22

    Tuesday Night Chat with Nathan Morris

    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 EasternWho’s watching? #AsTheHearseTurns #FuneralService #Deathcare #FuneralDirector #Mortician #IndustryTalk #LivePodcast #ConversationsWorthHaving

  7. Jul 22

    As The Hearse Turns Live with Ryan Thogmartin

    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 LiveBring 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

  8. Jul 9

    Thursday Morning Coffee Chats with Katharine & Chris

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

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Ratings & Reviews

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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
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Katharine Wagner-Elfner & Christopher Boggs
  • Show Website
    As The Hearse Turns

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