Welcome to the final part of The Glam Reaper’s three-part episode with Larry Stuart! The first two parts of this episode highlighted Larry’s thoughts on cremation, the crucial role of funeral directors, and the realities and challenges that funeral service providers face, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This final episode of Funerals 101 with Larry Stuart highlights how policies, religious beliefs, and regulations in the industry can limit those who want to join the funeral community. They also talk about their thoughts on body disposal. Stay tuned as Jennifer and Larry unravel some of the myths and facts about cremation over the final part of this three-part series! Enjoy!

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

- Regulations and policies affecting the funeral industry

- Different requirements on how to become a funeral director

- Limitations on state regulations in the industry

- The consultation services that Larry offers

- Larry’s stand on body disposal

- Myths and facts about cremation

- What happens to remains when a family doesn't collect them

Connect with Larry Stuart Jr.:

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 - @muldowneymemorials & @jennifermuldowney

Twitter - @TheGlamReaper

Email us here: [email protected]

Welcome to Part 2 of Funerals 101 with Larry Stuart! In the previous part of this three-part episode, Larry talked about the role of a funeral director and some of the common challenges when it comes to handling cremations.

In this second part, host Jennifer continues their conversation about how bringing value to the services they offer starts within themselves. That it is only by thinking that they’re qualified to provide services could they consider themselves worthy to assist those who need what they can offer. After all, funerals ARE an industry; it IS a business. There is profit and loss, and demand and supply. We need to recognize funerals as a business and stop annihilating them for making a profit from their services.

Added to this conversation is how people should look at the funeral industry, especially during this COVID19 pandemic - they were the last responders and worked 24/7 and saw dead bodies pile up but they got no praise or reward but further annihilation in the press/media.

Join Larry and Jennifer as they deep dive into these topics, and make sure to watch the sequel in our next episode. Stay tuned!

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

- The importance of giving value to ourselves and to the services that we give to our clients

- A deeper understanding about the services given in the funeral industry

- The funeral industry during the COVID-19 pandemic

- How social media has impacted the funeral industry

- Regulation and policies affecting the funeral industry

Connect with Larry Stuart Jr.:

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 - @muldowneymemorials & @jennifermuldowney

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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

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Welcome to a fascinating episode with today’s guest, TikTok sensation Alicia Williams aka Lady Taphos! Her passion for caring and giving honor to the dead is truly remarkable. She went viral on TikTok cleaning gravestones during COVID lockdown in 2020. 

In this interview with host Jennifer, Alicia shares how she started cleaning gravestones as therapy for herself and how it truly resonated with people from all over the world. Doing what she does cleans up a long-forgotten family's headstone and even benefits the community and town. This has motivated other people as well. 

Stay tuned as Alicia shares her journey!

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

- A wonderful introduction about Alicia

- Everything about gravestone cleaning

- How everything started for Alicia

- The importance of being remembered and honored

- How Alicia’s viral video has helped raise awareness

Connect with Alicia Williams:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ladytaphos

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ladytaphos/

Email - [email protected]

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 - @muldowneymemorials & @jennifermuldowney

Twitter - @TheGlamReaper

Email us here: [email protected]

Welcome to another episode of The Glam Reaper. This time, Jennifer Muldowney is joined by Irad Eichler, founder of "Circles", an online platform that creates Circles of support for people experiencing life crises. Their main topic? Grief.

As we are all aware, thanks to the last 2 years with COVID, some of us experienced grief from a loss of a loved one due to COVID-19 and some were separated for a very long time because of lockdowns and travel bans. The Circles platform was established to help people who are facing grief with a loss of a loved one cope with loneliness. But it goes beyond that. They also work with people suffering with anxiety, depression, dealing with chronic diseases, and so forth. This is done through connecting people with the same life issues on their platform in sessions that are led by professional facilitators. Clients who sign up can then start to build meaningful connections and establish relationships with kindred spirits.

Stream this episode to learn more about how Circles works and to hear a beautiful story of how the platform brought a group together in real life. Stay tuned and get connected!

*This episode was recorded at Christmas 2020, so apologies for the time difference.

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

- An Introduction to Circles

- What is the aim of Circles?

- How to find Circles and start connecting with people

- People who can join Circles

- The importance of the right technology in connecting people

- How to cope with loneliness

Connect with Irad Eichler:

Circles

Website - https://circlesup.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CirclesSupport

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/circles_support/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/circles-support/

Email: [email protected]

Personal Links

LinkedIn - https://il.linkedin.com/in/iradeichler

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/irad.eichler/ 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/eichlerirad?lang=en

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 - @muldowneymemorials & @jennifermuldowney

Twitter - @TheGlamReaper

Email us here: [email protected]

Welcome to another episode of The Glam Reaper podcast, where Jennifer imparts all her knowledge and experiences about the different aspects of life, love, loss, and funerals, together with her special guests!

In this amazing episode, Jennifer had a wonderful time chatting with Allison Gilbert, a gifted woman who is the author of four books and who is currently working on her fifth. She’s spent the last decades writing for the New York Times, several magazines, and some newspaper companies, while working as a producer at CNN and MSNBC.

But there is more to Allison than just her literary achievements. Her life is evidence of her strength as well. Having experienced loss at a very young age when her parents passed away, she has since been on a mission to use her words to share with others how to cope with grief and loss. And with the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, Allison’s books, blog posts, and courses are proving to be a great resource in helping many to cope with the tragic turn of events in their lives. 

Tune in to our conversation as Allison and Jennifer talk about the importance of resilience, how to overcome loss and grief, her blogs, as well as catch an overview of her online courses.



LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

- Allison’s incredible story

- How to be resilient in times of loss and grief

- A sneak peak into Allison’s books

- The importance of being comfortable about what you do

- Why you should focus only on what you can control

Connect with Allison Gilbert:

Website: www.AllisonGilbert.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agilbertwriter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agilbertwriter

Twitter: https://twitter.com/agilbertwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agilbertwriter

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 - @muldowneymemorials & @jennifermuldowney

Twitter - @TheGlamReaper

Email us here: [email protected]

Welcome to another episode of The Glam Reaper! In today’s episode, Jennifer has a very wonderful conversation with the powerhouse of energy and amazingness—the fabulous Patricia Lohan. Patricia is a feng shui expert who will show you how to create the health, wealth, and prosperity you’ve been working towards.

This conversation starts with a bit of an overview of Feng Shui. Patricia gives amazing insights about how Feng Shui is a huge part of Chinese philosophy as it is also connected with death and used to help the bereaved family find the best placement for their gravesites. Furthermore, Feng Shui can also be used in improving your life, love, and prosperity. Patricia also shares how she met her husband by following what she learned from India.

Want a sneak peek into some really awesome Feng Shui tips? Say no to fake plants! You’ll learn why when you take listen to Jen and Patricia’s interesting conversation. Stream this episode to learn about the three main ways Feng Shui can improve our lives and start collecting these nuggets of gold!

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

- What is Feng Shui?

- The beginning of Feng Shui

- How Patricia started with Feng Shui

- A deep understanding of Feng Shui

- 3 key ways Feng Shui can help you

Connect with Patricia Lohan:

Powerhouse Feng Shui Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-your-dreams-awake-podcast/id1516938170 

Website - https://patricialohan.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerhousefengshui

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerhousefengshui/

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 - @muldowneymemorials & @jennifermuldowney

Twitter - @TheGlamReaper

Email us here: [email protected]

Welcome to another episode of The Glam Reaper. Today’s guest is yet another amazing female in the funeral industry, Alison Weaver. Alison is the owner of two funeral homes, and in her conversation with Jen she shares a bit about how she started in the funeral industry at the young age of 15! 

Alison had always been fascinated with the human body, and so at that early age she realized what she actually wanted to do. She also shared her educational background and some of her experiences before she became successful in the funeral business. She further shares how a person could be a Funeral Director in the span of 2 years, depending on how determined one is.

Tune in as Alison and Jen both share some of their insights about the industry. And make sure to stay tuned for more little nuggets of gold!

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

- Alison’s journey in the funeral industry

- How to be a licensed Funeral Director

- The impact from some of our experiences in the funeral industry

- COVID and its effect to people

- The importance of reading the situation as a person in the funeral industry

- The benefits of pre-planning

Connect with Alison Weaver:

Website - www.ness-sibley.com

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 - @muldowneymemorials & @jennifermuldowney

Twitter - @TheGlamReaper

Email us here: [email protected]

Welcome to the first ever podcast episode of The Glam Reaper, where host Jennifer Muldowney has invited the very talented Dana Humphrey as guest. Dana is a life coach, the owner and lead publicist of Whitegate PR, and is also known as “The Pet Lady”.

In this episode, Dana and Jen have a wonderful conversation about different aspects of life and our life experiences. They kick it off with how Dana started to be a death doula and what inspired her to be one. During this conversation, Dana deepens the meaning of what it is to be a death doula and what it takes to be certified as one. 

Stream this conversation and listen to Dana and Jen talk about how death should be accepted as part of our journey in life. This does not mean we want to speed it up. Rather we learn to better appreciate what we have in life and be able to live our lives to the fullest.

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

- What it really means to be a Death Doula

- Dana’s transition from the field of public relations to the funeral world

- The right time to communicate with a death doula

- Dana’s take on the death doula program

- The acceptance of life, death, and dying

Resources:

With The End In Mind How To Live and Die Well by Kathryn Mannix (https://www.amazon.com/End-Mind-Dying-Wisdom-Denial/dp/0008210918)

Connect with Dana Humphrey:

Website - www.danahumphrey.com 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danahumphreylifecoach/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danakhumphrey/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/danakhumphrey

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danakhumphrey/  

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 - @muldowneymemorials & @jennifermuldowney

Twitter - @TheGlamReaper

Email us here: [email protected]

A podcast about Life, Love and Loss. 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.

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