The Rise of Virtual Funerals: Navigating Loss in the Digital Age

In this episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer sits down with Mandy Benoualid, co-founder of TalkDeath and Keeper.Mandy shares her journey of recognizing a need for educational content in the death care industry, which led to the creation of TalkDeath and their online memorial provider company Keeper.Jennifer and Mandy conversed about the impact of social media on death and grieving, normalizing conversations around death. They touch upon their social media presence across various platforms and their strategies for engaging with their audience. They talk about the almost mandatory live streaming that is a growing trend in the funeral space.Tune in for a fascinating exploration of unconventional approaches to death and grieving, along with the impact of social media on the funeral industry!Key Topics:-Crafting Heartfelt Online Memorials-Saying Goodbye in the Digital Age-Streamlining Farewell Services Online-Different Perspectives on Death and HealingQuotes From The Episode: It's not just black and white ….. It's also talking about who actually has access to a good death.-Mandy BenoualidI think at the end of the day, what anybody in this space on social media is trying to do is have the community talk about it, like literally talk about death. -Jennifer MuldowneyTimestamp:[00:00] Podcast Intro[00:59] Mandy discussed how Talk Death originated from her work at Keeper.[03:21] Mandy narrated how Talk Death is primarily supported by Keeper.[05:30] Mandy explained the inception of Keeper Memorials in 2013.[07:58] Mandy described Keeper Memorials as a modern online platform.[09:44] Mandy outlined how Keeper Memorials offers a range of services.[12:20] Mandy elaborates on how Keeper Memorials experienced significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.[15:30] Jennifer and Mandy highlight the increasing trend of hybrid funeral services.[18:40] Jennifer and Mandy comment on the prevalence of live-streaming companies specializing in funeral services.[23:57] Mandy shared insights into Talk Death's community engagement efforts.[26:36] Jennifer delves into the importance of open conversations about death and the diverse content available for different audiences.[31:36] OutroConnect with Mandy Benoualin:LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/mandy-benoualidWebsite - https://www.talkdeath.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkdeathdaily/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkDeathDailyConnect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper: Facebook Page - Muldowney Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/Facebook Page - Rainbow Bridge Memorials: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcomInstagram - @muldowneymemorials & @jennifermuldowneyTwitter -