Larry Stuart: Funerals 101 - Parts 1

What this episode covers

Welcome to Part 1 of this trio episode (or shall we say, the Larry Series) of The Glam Reaper podcast! Today's episode features one of Jennifer's favorite people in the funeral industry, Larry Stuart Jr.  Larry is the owner of Raven Plume Consulting (formerly Cremation Strategies & Consulting) and works closely with CANA and ICCFA. He is also a Certified Funeral Celebrant who believes that every life deserves to be honored and remembered. The first part of this episode kicks off with how Jennifer and Larry met and how he started in the funeral industry, eventually becoming a consultant specializing in cremation. In this episode, he talks about the importance of respect in the industry, especially with regards to ceremonies, as some individuals may not prefer to hold one after a cremation. Tune in and listen to them discuss what cremation really is and the role funeral directors play in the process — and no, it's not all about the money and funeral directors aren't all cowboys! Make sure to stream the second and third part of this trio as well!  LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD: - A little bit of a background about Larry - A deeper understanding about cremation - The importance of respecting people's decision - Having the willingness to have that open conversation - Pricing transparency in the funeral industry Resources: The Right Way of Death: Restoring the American Funeral Business to its True Calling, by Eric Layer (https://www.amazon.com/Right-Way-Death-Restoring-American/dp/1735610925) The American Way of Death revisited, by Jessica Mitford (https://www.amazon.com/American-Way-Death-Revisited/dp/0679771867) Connect with Larry Stuart Jr.: Personal Links Website - http://www.larrystuartjr.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/larrystuartjr/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LarryStuartJr LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/pub/larry-stuart-jr/1a/a52/138 Instagram - @larrystuartjr Raven Plume Consulting (formerly Cremation Strategies & Consulting) Website - https://ravenplume.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RavenPlumeCons/ Instagram - @crematestrategy Twitter - https://twitter.com/ravenplumecons LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/77610975 Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper: Facebook Page - Muldowney Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/ Facebook Page - Rainbow Bridge Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom Instagram -