77 Blind Dates and a Funeral

Elizabeth, known as "The Green Reaper," shares her journey as the first woman in Oregon to independently own a funeral home and discusses how she's transforming funeral services with eco-friendly options. She reveals how the pandemic changed death care by empowering families with knowledge about their rights and choices beyond traditional cremation or burial.Elizabeth FournierLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-fournier-32211b5/Website: http://www.cornerstonefuneral.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethgreenreaper/• Families have more rights in funeral arrangements than most realize, including keeping loved ones at home longer after death• Consumers can purchase caskets from retailers like Walmart and Costco• Elizabeth became interested in funeral service after experiencing multiple family deaths as a child• She conducted neighborhood pet funerals and processed her grief by creating funeral processions with toys• Being both funeral director and daughter when her father died was especially challenging• Despite stereotypes, many funeral directors are motivated by a desire to serve rather than profit• Elizabeth wrote three books, including "All Men Are Cremated Equal: My 77 Blind Dates" and "The Green Burial Guidebook"• She met her husband (the cremator at her funeral home) after completing her 77 blind dates• Her guidebook provides practical information on alternative burial options and home funeralsJoin us as we support No One Dies Alone this month!Send us Fan MailBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEShireen's Bookkeeping Services LLCOutsourcing your bookkeeping to Shireen’s Bookkeeping Services can save you time and money.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showStay Wild!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendsfromwildplacesWebsite: https://friendsfromwildplaces.buzzsprout.com/Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-from-wild-places/id1619076023Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFWP_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendsfromwildplacespodcastLeave a review!