Elizabeth Meyer Karansky Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

My memoir, which focused working in an upscale funeral home, was published by Simon & Schuster and received multiple accolades including a starred review in Publisher's Weekly. "In this funny, insightful memoir, a young socialite risks social suicide when she takes a job at a legendary funeral chapel on New York City’s Upper East Side.Good Mourning offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most famous funeral homes in the country—where not even big money can protect you from the universal experience of grieving. It’s Gossip Girl meets Six Feet Under, told from the unique perspective of a fashionista turned funeral planner."

Funeral planner for those who are looking for a liaison in an unfamiliar industry. Working in a similar way to a wedding planner, I organize an event, guide families through the process, liaise between them and third-party vendors and then remain with them until the end. This includes sourcing all necessary elements from venues or funeral homes, to caskets and cemeteries. I built and maintain a website and blog, which is updated with personal and shared content. Consult with companies looking to either enter or expand their presence in the funeral industry. This ranges from those looking to buy funeral homes to tech companies hoping to improve an antiquated field.

New York, Ny

Provided all funeral-related knowledge to the website.Created unique first-hand guides to funeral homes, cemeteries and cremation facilities. Produced and starred in videos aimed at answering all funeral-related questions. Created content for and maintained the company’s blog.

New York, Ny

Persuaded the leaders at Frank E. Campbell to create this new position as liaison between the funeral directors and the families.■ Offered clients “concierge-based” attention during the entire funeral process and followed up with a personalized “After-Care” program.■ Developed a communication program to work more intimately with the directors, vendors, media and security teams to provide the necessary services to our high profile clientele.■ Innovated the entire funeral process by bringing event planning into the funeral industry; this was praised in a profile in New York magazine■ Set-up a satellite office at Riverside Memorial Chapel to work with more clients.

New York, Ny And Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Developed a fundraising campaign and raised over $30,000 for women suffering from obstetric fistula. Wrote and designed public relations brochure for use in awareness campaigns.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Thesis: "Bringing Life To Death", Honors

Fellowship In Thanatology, Death Dying And Bereavement

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Propaganda And International Policy, Cum Laude

Gallatin School

High School

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