Episode Transcript
Hello hello to all you hellions,
Welcome back to the morticians daughter. I am your host, resident mortician’s daughter, Carly Schorman. Very excited for this very special episode.
In addition to our regular monthly meditations on the macabre, we’re going to be doing something new.
See, I thought it would be fun to speak with other people in the funeral industry about deathcare. Cool people doing cool things, you know?
Even though I was raised in a funeral-family, I didn’t start working in the industry until about five years ago. I was surprised to learn just how much there is to learn. It wasn’t a big jump to start thinking about people I would love to introduce to listeners so they can learn more about the individuals working in deathcare these days.
And we have some very esteemed guests to kick things off, including Rachel Essig who I’ll be chatting with today, Executive Director at Riverview Cemetery, Portland’s oldest public cemetery. In November, I’ll be joined by trans-rights activist, artist, and ordained minister Elena Rose… that might be just after the episode on cursed objects. Maybe, I think. I guess we’ll find out. I’ve been really into artifacts lately. Broadly artifacts. Don’t know what to say about that, but I guess I’ll work that out too.
Anyway, I’m really grateful to be able to connect with some wonderful people working in the funeral industry. Lots of individuals are leading the charge toward change, like Rachel From River View; a stunning and serene cemetery located just west of the Sellwood Bridge in Portland. First established in 1882, River View Cemetery serves people of all faiths, offers aquamation, and natural burial. They even host a regular “Scatterday” for people who wish to scatter a loved one's cremains on their picturesque grounds.
I highly recommend you visit River View should you find yourself in the Portland area. And, with no further ado, let’s say hello to Rachel…
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Thank you so much Rachel for taking time out of your day to chat. I encourage all our listeners who enjoy a good cemetery stroll to head down to River View when in Portland. And, of course, for our listeners in Oregon, River View Cemetery offers beautiful historic grounds with a modern take on compassionate and inclusive deathcare.
Remember, the future is now.
And with that, I must bid you farewell. I’ll be back next time with our regular spookiness. Cursed objects? Haunted mansions? The deadly dangers of bad handwriting? Who knows?! One way to find out and that’s to tune in so hit that subscribe button.
And, of course, I’m very excited for more interviews we have coming up, including the fabulous trans-rights activist, artist, and ordained minister Elena Rose to discuss inclusive grief work, amongst other things.
Until next time, I hope you find comfort in these colder months and take time to consider the personal implications of the weather metaphor happening all around you this season.
