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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 2H 13M

Chris and Katharine chat with Ruthann Disotell

from As The Hearse Turns · host Katharine Wagner-Elfner & Christopher Boggs

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 serviceWhether 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 #EducationThroughConversationHosted by Chris Boggs & Katharine Wagner-ElfnerBecause the conversations about life are often found in the stories surrounding death.

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