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Mortuary Media: Books (Part 3)

Wrapping up the miniseries on death media, Jem and Red gather the bereaved book club to share some classic, must read death-based bindings.

Mortuary Media: Video Games (Part 2)

Moving on from last month’s episode, the duo showcase some of their most loved and most... unique... games centered around death and dying.

It’s my party, I’ll die if I want to!: Obsessed with Death Interview

This week Jem and Red collaborate with Rob, the host of the podcast Obsessed with Death, and discuss his obsession with death. The first in what will be many more interviews we hope to do with other deathcare professionals and advocates!

Mortuary Media: TV and Movies (Part 1)

What makes media ratings soar more than death and dying? Discover some new TV shows, video games, and books to binge on the deathcare industry during our three parter feature, starting off with films and ‘flix.

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Space? (Cremains Part 2)

A continuation of last month’s episode, Jem and Red dive into some of the more unique and quirky ways to memorialize your loved one’s cremated remains.

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Space? (Cremains Part 1)

Many people think of burial and cremation as a final disposition, but with cremated remains the sky isn’t even the limit! The duo discuss some final, FINAL dispositions for cremains on this week’s episode.

Interlude Music:
Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7613-late-night-radio
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Someone Has Died 101

Where do you even begin when someone you love has been given a finite amount of time to live? There’s no instruction manual on losing a loved one, so this week Jem and Red talk about first steps.

Curiosidays: Family Edition

The start of a special segment we’re hoping to do regularly where we answer listener questions about death, and what better place to start than with our own family’s quandaries! (Note: This episode contains difficult themes of death and medical discussion. Though we recommend listening with your own family and loved ones, please be advised.)

Selfies with Grandma

Throughout the ages, as long as there has been artistic mediums, there’s been depictions of the dying and dead. This week find out how these portrayals have developed over time.

Stalin Had a Funeral, Too...

What do nazis, klansmen, and murderers have in common? They all have to die some day, and some (un)lucky deathcare professional is going to have to plan their funeral. Jem and Red discuss what it's like to dispose of the deleterious.