This week, we wrap up our episode on Stonehenge... Also, Laura and Casey start a cult. Who wants to join? Sources:https://funeralstories.com/2020/04/05/geology-rocks-part-2/Follow us on all the socials:Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_sto

S3 E16: Geology Rocks, Pt. 1

Mar 27th, 2020 1h 1m

This week, Laura begins her research on a topic that is near-and-dear to Casey's heart. We hope you all find it humorous and comforting during these uncertain times. If you don't enjoy it, blame Casey for her full on nerd out!Sources:https:/

S3 E15: Scott's Story - A Poet That Knows It

Mar 6th, 2020 1h 24m

**TW: Brief mention of suicide in this episode**This week, we're joined by one of Casey and Sethen's close friends, Scott, who shares his experience with grief, which started at a young age. His personal story of the life and death of his Hei

S3 E14: Edinburgh Body Snatching

Feb 21st, 2020 31m 57s

This week, Laura shares her research on the history of body snatching in Edinburgh. Everything culminates with the story of Burke & Hare-- who took the career of body snatching a little too far.

S3 E13: Too Many Shoes in the Kitchen

Feb 13th, 2020 1h 20m

This week, we're mixing it up a bit with a research topic from Casey! If you've listened to any episodes so far, you know that Casey cannot get a phrase right (Useless as a submarine door?) to save her life. This time, she's turning the submari

S3 E12: The Story of Leche GaGa - "Break Some Stuff", Pt. 2

Feb 7th, 2020 1h 11m

This week, we continue Stephanie's story... Until next time.Follow us on all the socials:Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_storiesTwitter: twitter.com/funeralstoriesFacebook: facebook.com/funeralstoriesAND join our "Funeral Stories Famil

S3 E11: The Story of Leche GaGa - "Break Some Stuff", Pt. 1

Jan 31st, 2020 1h 35m

This week we are joined by Ginny and her friend, Stephanie, for an episode from a completely different perspective. Stephanie is currently fighting cancer (or in her words: Cancer is fighting her). It's fair to say that she has one of the best

S3 E10: We Apologize to Cats

Jan 25th, 2020 40m 16s

On this week's episode, we apologize to cats... We know some of you were a little bummed by our episode on death omens, so we're here this week presenting evidence that cats are pretty dope. Hope you enjoy this heartwarming ode to cats. Goodbye

S3 E9: Stephanie's Story

Jan 10th, 2020 46m 32s

We're back after a short holiday break. In this episode, Casey's friend and badass aesthetician, Stephanie Weaver King, discusses the ambiguous grief many women experience associated when struggling with infertility. Thanks for sharing your sto

S3 E8: Anthony Bourdain

Dec 24th, 2019 1h 8m

On this week’s episode, Laura shares her research on the late, great, Anthony Bourdain. We discuss his rise to fame, his global impact, and how the way he lived inspired us personally.Follow us on all the socials:Instagram: instagram.com/fun

S3 E7: Jesse's Story

Dec 19th, 2019 2h 1m

On this week’s episode, we sit down with our talented friend (and creator of our podcast art), Jesse, to finally discuss his death curse. How did an episode about so many deaths turns out so funny? It’s all thanks to such a lovely guest... and

S3 E6: Listener Stories

Dec 12th, 2019 29m 48s

Laura and Casey are back to share some amazing listener stories sent in by you! Send your listener stories to [email protected] us on all the socials:Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_storiesTwitter: twitter.com/funeralstories

S3 E5: The Story of Laura's Uncle Mike

Nov 21st, 2019 1h 1m

On this week’s episode, Laura tells the story of her beloved Uncle Mike who died from Hodgkin’s Disease as a result of “Agent Orange”. We also discuss Laura’s research on “Operation Ranch Hand” and what it was like to be a Radioman during the V

S3 E4: The Story of Boudicca

Nov 14th, 2019 1h

Who is Boudicca? How did she die? Where was she buried? Does she still haunt parts of Britain? How do elephants cross the Thames? Laura & Casey ponder these questions on this week’s episode with a research topic on an often overlooked Queen fro

S3 E3: Ashley's Story

Nov 7th, 2019 2h 1m

This week, we share an episode we recorded back in season two when we sat down with Casey's college friend, Ashley, to discuss the wide array of grief associated with watching her father die of early onset Alzheimer's.

S3 E2: Death Omens

Nov 1st, 2019 56m 57s

In honor of this spooky time of year, Laura shares her research on omens of death. Meanwhile, Casey develops some new superstitions of her own.Follow us on all the socials:Instagram: https;//www.instagram.com/funeral_storiesTwitter: https:/

S3 E1: Catching Up with Laura and Casey

Nov 1st, 2019 36m 52s

Casey and Laura are back for Season 3 of Funeral Stories! They are happy to catch you all up on the live event at the 40 Watt and some of the happy, exciting, and even some not-so-exciting going-ons in their life.Follow us on all the socials

S2 E31: TV Deaths

Aug 30th, 2019 1h 46m

This week, we are joined again by sister Ginny to discuss some of Casey's most influential TV deaths.Follow us on all the socials:Instagram: instagram.com/funeral_storiesTwitter: twitter.com/funeralstoriesFacebook: facebook.com/funeralstor

S2 E30: Jace's Story, Pt. 2

Aug 23rd, 2019 1h 18m

In this episode, Jace tells us about an incredibly impactful death of a close friend. This episode is shocking and heart-breaking on so many levels, and makes mention of domestic violence and murder.

S2 E29: Jace's Story

Aug 16th, 2019 1h 6m

This week we’re joined by our friend, Jace, to discuss the death of his father and the untimely death of a close friend. Jace and his father's relationship may have been complicated, but Jace managed to find a resolution in his own way. When he

S2 - Minisode: Cam's Back & He Wants You To Come Party With Us!

Aug 9th, 2019 7m 29s

We're so excited to announce that we are giving away a free trip for 2 to Athens for our live podcast event at the historic 40 Watt on 9/27! Listen as Casey tells listener favorite, Cameron, all about the giveaway and be sure to enter on our In

S2 E28: The Deaths of Harry Potter

Aug 9th, 2019 1h 13m

This week, Ginny's back with us to dive deep into the world of Harry Potter! Laura has been polling HP-devotees to find out the Top 10 most impactful deaths from the series and the results are in! Join us as we go through the deaths one-by-one

S2 E27: Let's Catch Up

Aug 2nd, 2019 41m 1s

Who needs a palate cleanser? Consider this episode a nice sorbet between entrees. There's not much talk about grief, but we do take the time to catch one another up on what we've been up to. Laura talks about her trip to the U.K. and Casey disc

S2 E26: Crystal's Story - "So This Is What Grief Feels Like?"

Jul 25th, 2019 1h 30m

One day, Laura received a message from Crystal that said, “I was just listening to your podcast and I realized something: What I’m experiencing with my divorce is grief.” Ambiguous grief is just as real as any other grief, but it can be difficu

S2 E25: Deaths From Literature

Jul 19th, 2019 1h 24m

This week we go full on book nerd with a couple of very special guests to discuss impactful deaths from literature! Most books on our list are well over 20 years old, but if you haven't read them-- SPOILER ALERT. Do you have a book in mind that