Cuddle a Sheep, Call the Dead: A Mortician's Unusual Life

Elizabeth Fournier, known as "The Green Reaper," shares her unique approach to maintaining emotional balance while working in the funeral industry through unconventional methods like tending to Disney-named sheep and creating a "Wind Phone" where people can connect with deceased loved ones. She provides insight into the funeral profession while emphasizing the importance of self-care and compassion when dealing with grief and loss.Elizabeth FournierLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-fournier-32211b5/Website: http://www.cornerstonefuneral.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethgreenreaper/• Caring for sheep named after Disney princesses helps Elizabeth "fill her love tank" • The Wind Phone concept originated in Japan after a tsunami and provides a healing outlet for grief• Elizabeth's funeral home in Boring, Oregon is also near the North American Bigfoot Center• No One Dies Alone connects volunteers with people who would otherwise face death without companionship• Personal stories of grief highlighted the universal fear of dying alone• Elizabeth offers herself as a resource for those with questions about death, funerals, and green burial optionsJoin us as we support No One Dies Alone this month!We need to be gentle with ourselves when dealing with death and grief. It's never a perfect scenario, and there's always going to be "would have, could have, should have" thoughts. But ultimately, the person who's passed is at peace—they're doing better than those of us left behind. We need to love ourselves through the process.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!