As The Hearse Turns

As The Hearse Turns, hosts Chris Boggs and Katharine Wagner-Elfner sat down with funeral service leader, educator, and NFDA Secretary candidate Carlton Maye Jr. for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet.From the realities of mortuary school and apprenticeship burnout to leadership in funeral service, mentorship, pricing transparency, and the future of the profession, nothing was off limits. Carlton brought the perspective of an educator, funeral director, embalmer, business leader, and mentor — while Chris brought the unfiltered real-world side that funeral professionals across the country have been talking about behind closed doors for years.This episode dives into:• Why new licensees are leaving the profession• Where funeral service education succeeds — and where the profession fails apprentices• The pressure funeral home owners face behind the scenes• Transparency, burnout, and the “sink or swim” culture in funeral service• Why leadership and mentorship matter now more than ever• The future of NFDA and the next generation of funeral professionalsWhether you’re a funeral director, embalmer, mortuary student, apprentice, or simply curious about what really happens inside this profession, this conversation pulls the curtain back in a way few are willing to do publicly.🎙️ As The Hearse Turns — Two Funeral Directors. One Honest Conversation.

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!

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of grief to breaking down misconceptions about the funeral industry, Brelean brings a fresh perspective that challenges outdated narratives while reinforcing the core values that define this profession—compassion, integrity, and purpose.Together, we dive into:What led Brelean into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.

🎙️ 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.