After working at an elite funeral home in New York City, Elizabeth Meyer became passionate about making death a less taboo and scary topic. She holds a bachelor of arts from New York University’s Gallatin School, an MBA from Cass Business School in London, a certification in thanatology from the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and is a licensed funeral director. Elizabeth regularly contributes to news articles, speaks on nationally syndicated radio programs, and has given guest lectures about death and dying. Currently, she advises private clients and consults for a website that deals with end-of-life issues. Elizabeth was raised and currently resides in New York City.
“If Carrie Bradshaw worked in a funeral home à la Six Feet Under,
her story would look something like Meyer’s charming memoir about
her tenure planning funerals.”
*Publishers Weekly, starred review*
"A sweet, touching, and funny read. Meyer is truly likable, a great
storyteller... A lighthearted, moving glimpse into the almost
beyond.”
*Booklist*
“Still grieving her dad’s death, Meyer got a job at a famed NYC
funeral home (of all places). Oddly enough, as she charmingly
reveals, it helped her heal.”
*Good Housekeeping*
“A page-turning memoir about what goes on behind the scenes at the
funeral home where anyone who's anyone in New York goes to be
embalmed.”
*Town & Country*
"A behind-the-scenes look into one of the most legendary funeral
homes in the country."
*Cosmopolitan*
“Valuable lessons about living from the death industry.”
*USA Today*
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