As The Hearse Turns

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As The Hearse Turns

As The Hearse Turns isn’t your typical funeral service podcast — and we’re not here to play it safe.Hosted by funeral directors Katharine Wagner-Elfner and Chris Boggs, this show pulls back the curtain on life, death, and everything in between. We tackle the conversations most people were told not to have — embalming, cremation, restoration, preneed, transparency, pricing, ethics, and the realities of modern funeral service.We answer real questions.We challenge outdated thinking.We call out misinformation.And yes… we might rock the boat a little.

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    Tri-State Crematory W/ Shaun Raviv

    This conversation is one you won’t forget.We sat down with Shaun Raviv, the creator of the critically acclaimed podcast NOBLE, to take a hard look at one of the most disturbing chapters in modern funeral service history—the Tri-State Crematory scandal.This isn’t just a retelling of headlines.We go deeper—into the failures, the systems that broke down, the families who were impacted, and the lasting ripple effect this case had on regulation, trust, and accountability in death care. Shaun shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building NOBLE, the research that went into uncovering the truth, and why this story still matters today.We also tackle the uncomfortable questions:What went wrong?How did it go unnoticed for so long?And most importantly—what has changed since?This episode isn’t about sensationalism—it’s about transparency, education, and making sure history doesn’t repeat itself.If you think you know this story… you don’t know it like this.

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    Wednesday Night Pop-Up Live with Katharine and Chris

    Grab a drink and lets chat about the funeral profession with your two honest and open funeral directors. We are answering your questions and bringing you into our home. Listen and enjoy!

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    Sunday Afternoon Chat with Katharine and Chris

    Join us as we take a Sunday afternoon and chat and answer some of your questions. Two funeral directors! One Conversation! Answering questions that others will not!

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    As The Hearse Turns With Brelan Holston

    What really happens behind the scenes in funeral service—and what does the next generation of professionals want you to understand?In this powerful episode of As The Hearse Turns, hosts Chris Boggs and Katharine Wagner-Elfner sit down with Brelan Holston, a rising voice in the funeral profession, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it means to serve families today.From navigating the realities of grief to breaking down misconceptions about the funeral industry, Brelean brings a fresh perspective that challenges outdated narratives while reinforcing the core values that define this profession—compassion, integrity, and purpose.Together, we dive into:What led Brelean into funeral service and the passion behind the callingThe emotional and mental realities of caring for families at their most vulnerableMisconceptions about funeral directors—and the truth the public deserves to hearHow the next generation is shaping the future of death careWhy transparency matters now more than everThis episode is raw, real, and exactly the kind of conversation the public needs—not just the version they’re used to hearing.🎧 Whether you're in the profession, have experienced loss, or simply want to better understand what happens behind closed doors… this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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    Friday Night Chats

    Just a Friday night conversation with Katharine and Chris your friendly neighborhood funeral directors!

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    As The Hearse Turns - 5 FD's From PA!

    🎙️ As The Hearse Turns – March 12 EpisodeWhat really happens inside the funeral profession?In this episode of As The Hearse Turns, Chris Boggs and Katharine Wagner-Elfner sit down with three funeral directors from across Pennsylvania for a raw, honest conversation about death care.From behind-the-scenes realities of funeral service to the myths and misconceptions people have about the profession, nothing is off limits.No scripts. No filters. Just real talk from the people who serve families every single day.If you've ever wondered what funeral directors actually experience, this episode pulls back the curtain.

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    Two Funeral Directors One Honest Conversation (Pilot)

    February 19, 2026 Our First Video, From this video is where Katharine Wagner-Elfner ⁠‪⁠and Chris Boggs ⁠‪⁠decided and started As The Hearse Turns! Katharine and Chris both answer great viewer provided questions and take you into their personal lives and how funeral service choose them. ⁠#funeral⁠ ⁠#funeraldirectors⁠ ⁠#mortician⁠ ⁠#behindthescencesfuneralhome⁠ ⁠#realtalk⁠ ⁠#mortuaryscience⁠ ⁠#mortuaryschool⁠ ⁠#AsTheHeaseTurns⁠ ⁠#funeraldirector⁠Submit your Questions to Us via Facebook!Like all of our pages and join us in this Journey! Follow As The HearseTurns on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...Follow Chris on Facebook: www.facebook.com/christopher.boggs.7 Follow Katharine on Facebook: www.facebook.com/katharine.k.wagner.elfnerFollow the funeral homes at:https://www.facebook.com/WagnerElfnerBurgFHhttps://www.facebook.com/HarkinsFuneralHom...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

As The Hearse Turns isn’t your typical funeral service podcast — and we’re not here to play it safe.Hosted by funeral directors Katharine Wagner-Elfner and Chris Boggs, this show pulls back the curtain on life, death, and everything in between. We tackle the conversations most people were told not to have — embalming, cremation, restoration, preneed, transparency, pricing, ethics, and the realities of modern funeral service.We answer real questions.We challenge outdated thinking.We call out misinformation.And yes… we might rock the boat a little.

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Katharine Wagner-Elfner & Christopher Boggs

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