
In this episode: In this raw and thought-provoking episode of the Funeral Babe Podcast, Melissa the Mortician and Christina dive deep into what it really means to "rest in peace." From balancing life and death to chasing purpose over paychecks, this conversation explores how legacy, authenticity, and real joy are built while you're still alive. If you’ve ever wondered how your daily choices shape the story told at your funeral, this one’s for you.Welcome to The Funeral Babe Podcast—where death isn't taboo, it's the whole point. Hosted by Melissa, a licensed mortician and funeral director with a black belt in embalming and existential clarity, and Christina, her chaos-loving, spiritually curious bestie, this show dives headfirst into everything we avoid talking about… but shouldn't.From the embalming table to the afterlife, from burnout to legacy, The Funeral Babe Podcast offers a raw, real, and often hilarious look at death, grief, spirituality, cultural funeral traditions, and the hard questions about how we live. What happens when we die? Why do some people die with giant driveways and no one at the service? Can you change your outfit in the afterlife? Do you regret the things you did, or the things you didn't? This isn’t your average death podcast—it’s therapy with a toe tag.With every episode, Melissa and Christina explore what it means to live authentically, find peace before you die, and confront mortality with curiosity instead of fear. Whether you work in death care, are grieving, spiritually curious, or just weirdly obsessed with the afterlife (no judgment), this podcast will speak to your soul—and maybe your ghost.