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The Glam Reaper Podcast

Jennifer Muldowney

The Glam Reaper podcast is about telling human stories of life, love and loss through the lens of the funeral world. Without death we never lived. The existence of grief proves love also existed and through life and love we experience loss. We want to tell YOUR story. Reach out to us: www.theglamreaperpodcast.com

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23:34

From 'Anti-Hero' to Icon: Taylor Swift's Titan Casket

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2023/06/20

In this eye-opening episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer delves into the unique journey and insightful experiences of Scott Ginsberg and Joshua Siegel—the brains behind the breakthrough brand, Titan Casket.We kick off with a captivating exploration of how Titan Casket began. Uncover how two people transformed an unorthodox idea into a thriving business that's changing industry norms!A highlight of this conversation is the surprising ripple effect caused by one of Taylor Swift’s music videos

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22:57

Culinary Crypts: Rosie’s Recipe Revelations

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2023/06/10

Welcome to another episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of funerals, death, and all things morbidly captivating. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Rosie Grant join our host Jennifer for an intriguing and delicious conversation. Rosie interestingly gained her internet fame all because of a homework assignment! We are delighted that she's here to share her story and insights with us!In the first part of the episode, we hear about Jennifer's life beyond the

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37:18

Kari The Mortician: Her Journey to Funeral Fame

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2023/05/01

Welcome to The Glam Reaper Podcast! In this informative episode, Jennifer is joined by the lovely Kari the Mortician. Prepare to be captivated as she shares her incredible journey to becoming a household name in the funeral industry.Get a glimpse into the surprising world of funeral directors as Kari reveals the unique ways they cope with their own grief and get to truly understand firsthand the five stages of grief (Denial, Acceptance, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance). This heartwarming

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31:54

From Mourning to Trending: Funeral Innovation with...

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2023/04/20

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast, where we sit down with the Owner/CEO of DISRUPT Media, Ryan Thogmartin, to discuss the tremendous impact of social media on the funeral industry. Prepare to discover how social media has reshaped the way we perceive and engage with this traditionally solemn business, and learn how you can harness its power for your own growth.We'll also delve into Kari the Mortician's journey to becoming a social media sensation as Ryan himself reveals the

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15:28

Modern Mortician: Opening the First Not-for-Profit...

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2023/04/10

They say everything is better the second time around, which is why Jennifer is back on the Glam Reaper podcast for another episode with the Modern Mortician, Melissa Meadow.This time, we’re in for another treat as Melissa lets us in on her current project: the very first not-for-profit funeral home and conservation burial park in the United States.Her goal? To ease the burden off the shoulders of those who could not afford to give their loved ones sustainable funeral care.But what exactly is the

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53:01

Barbara Kemmis: All Things Mental Health

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2023/03/20

Losing someone and mourning that loss can take a toll on the mental health of the people who are left behind. This is especially true during the pandemic, when cremation disposal is on the rise. Relatives gathering for the celebration of life gathering was very limited.Even now when the effects of the pandemic have waned, cremation is still on the rise, which could be understood as a result of lack of burial sites and financial constraints. On the good side, though, the pandemic has brought a

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31:28

Jack Mitchell: Exceptional Learning and Networking...

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2023/03/10

In this episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer has an interesting conversation with the new President-elect of the NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association), Jack Mitchell. Jack is a sixth-generation funeral director with Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home in Baltimore, Maryland.Even at a young age and after being exposed to the family business, he already has an appreciation for what funeral directors do for people, and how helpful they are to people. Now as the new president-elect, he is

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20:00

The Grave Woman: Discussing Racism and “Good" Death

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2023/02/20

It might seem surprising, but racism remains an issue within the funeral industry despite all the talks on gender equality in this modern society. Today’s episode on the Glam Reaper Podcast with the “Grave Woman”, Joél Simone Maldonado unveils the struggles that take place behind the scenes, and how the issue of racism has been a pushback for women and women of color in the funeral industry.Joél is a licensed mortician, funeral director, embalmer and who calls herself, ‘The Sacred Greek

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29:33

John Adams: Helping Children Grieve Better through...

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2023/02/10

The current national curriculum teaches children how life begins. Sadly, however, they are not taught how to comprehend and cope with the reality of how life ends.In this conversation with John Adams, president of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) in the UK, he talks about a petition he has spearheaded, pushing for bereavement as a mandatory subject in schools.And while this topic is a tough one, it is very important to equip children with the skills to understand death and not to

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26:39

Cake: A Symbol of Celebrating Life's Moments with...

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2022/10/11

Have you thought of planning your funeral? Funeral preplanning is important because it guarantees that when your time comes, your family can have a fitting and personal farewell. This means giving yourself and your loved ones the best chance of moving forward in a healthy way from the loss of a loved one.In this episode of the Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer is joined by special guest, Suelin Chen, CEO of Cake, where she tells us all about her company, a digital self-serve suite of tools spanning from

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23:20

Life and Death in the Funeral World: An Interview...

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2022/10/08

Part 1 of this podcast had these three fabulous hosts discussing the idea of a celebrant. If you missed the episode, catch it first before you tune into the more light-hearted part 2. It does get serious a little in this episode where we discuss how funeral directors get alot of backlash from every side. Is it a business, is it an industry? Should people be expected to work for free? Do families feel robbed when at a funeral home? Does the media make us think that?The conversation talks about

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24:25

Life and Death in the Funeral World: An Interview...

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2022/10/08

Welcome to Part I of Jennifer’s chat with the hosts of Undertaking the Podcast!Brian Waters and Ryan Ballard join The Glam Reaper, Jennifer Muldowney in this epic two-part (and maybe more!) episode talking all things funeral. Being podcast hosts themselves, there’s been plenty of role reversals all throughout.Join in for some fun as Jennifer asks the lads questions and Brian quizzes her back! In this episode, Jennifer and her guests discuss and digress so much that they had to edit this into two

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49:48

Crystal Webster: Sharing Solace in Times of Grief

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2022/06/30

Sometimes your grief is aggravated by people who, in spite of coming from a sincere place of wanting to support, are not really helping. They say things that are not supposed to be told to a grieving person, when really they are just trying to help in their wrong, awkward way. When we are supporting someone who is grieving, we just need to understand that they are clouded with emotions and can sometimes act irrational.Sharing Solace was officially launched May 19, 2018, on the 8th birthday of

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27:05

Elizabeth Fournier: A Celebration of Life, the Green Way

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2022/06/20

Notice how many people are into renewable energy, protecting the environment, eco-friendly options, and so on? It is therefore not surprising that people can also embrace the green lifestyle even when handling the end-of-life phase through the so-called ‘green burial’ options.This is the episode where the Glam Reaper, Jennifer, meets the Green Reaper, Elizabeth Fournier. Elizabeth is the author of “The Green Burial Guidebook: Everything You Need to Plan an Affordable, Environmentally Friendly

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27:12

Emma Payne: Mobile Technology for People who Are...

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2022/06/10

Have you ever struggled on what to say to people who are grieving the death of a loved one? Worried that what you plan to say can trigger more emotional stress instead of alleviating the hurt and unintentionally cause a loved one pain?Grieving is hard, but a strong support system in the form of family and friends can dramatically alter everything for the grieving person. Thankfully, getting and becoming a good support does not have to be hard.This week's guest on the Glam Reaper Podcast, Emma Payne,

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16:52

Erica Hill: Planning Your Own Funeral

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2022/05/30

They say that you can't always get what we want in life. But sometimes, what’s even worse than that is we can’t always get what we want afterlife, as well. How many funerals have you been at where you have questioned the lack of ‘personality of the deceased’ in the service? It is a serious thing. And a serious problem in the funeral business.So should you be spending time planning your funeral now, even at an early age? In this episode of the Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer has an enlightening

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33:10

Chris Farmer: How to Not Get Sued (In the Funeral World)

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2022/05/20

During the final disposition of the deceased, there are a variety of legal considerations that arise from some interesting, outrageous or even very intimate stories that you won’t believe actually happens for families and relations. For this reason, to avoid any disputes among the family members, it is critical to have some instructions written clearly on how to handle the remains.Jennifer sits down with Chris Farmer in this episode of The Glam Reaper to get some legal insights about the funeral

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25:57

Miles and Max: How to Add Some Color to Your Cremated...

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2022/05/10

Talking about death, memorials and urns shouldn’t be that somber.A touch of color and beautiful design can bring a sense of comfort and a feeling of light and warmth at a time when you are grieving and hurting.In this episode of the Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer had the opportunity to converse with Max and Miles of Oaktree Memorials. Through their wonderful work, this duo always brings incredible support to the family of the deceased from start to end.Max Lemper-Tabatsky and Miles Adams co-founded

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42:42

The Modern Mortician: Behind the Scenes of Funeral...

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2022/04/30

There is so much controversy over the options that are available for the end of life processes due to differences in legislation, corporate greed and inaccurate information being put out there to people. While there are a variety of end-of-life options that people can choose from, it ultimately all comes down to what choice you and the family make when planning for the final event. That choice will come as a result of education, and from people who are willing to educate on the level of true

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37:26

Keith Crawford: Reimagining Traditional Funeral...

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2022/04/20

After years of working with Nike in Portland as Creative Directors, Keith Crawford and David Odusanya co-founded Solace Cremation in 2019. The idea came about after their own personal experiences with the death of a loved one and this inspired them to integrate their design expertise and innovative consumer-driven approach to the funeral industry.The core concept of the service Solace Cremation provides to families is the acceptance that they cannot make the loss any easier and take away grief, but

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