death rattle ep 1. introduction

James and Mark
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In this podcast Mark Graham and James Showers share how the death of their respective fathers' has led to lifelong interests in the world of death and dying - and becoming professionals working in that world. In future episodes we will be hearing fascinating stories from some of the passionate and committed men and women behind the scenes who make the whole process seamless and invisible - what the industry calls 'Dignified'.

Episodes

  1. Oct 28

    Death Rattle Ep. 5. Behind the Curtain

    Mark and James talk to Maud about her role as a Funeral Service Operative, and the care given to the deceased, their families and friends.

  2. Oct 16

    Bonus Episode Ashes into Art

    In this bonus episode Mark and James speak to Lanson Moore from Ashes to Art who has developed a technique for incorporating cremated remains into bespoke, personalised paintings.

  3. Sep 28

    Death Rattle Ep. 4. Cremation

    In this episod Mark and James chat with Rod and Carly from Gloucester Crematorium and hear about the process of cremation and the support given to the bereaved.

  4. Sep 15

    Death Rattle Ep. 3. Living Wake

    In this episode Mark and James talk to JJ who, following a terminal cancer diagnosis was given a living wake by his friends and community.

  5. Sep 3

    Death Rattle Ep 1. Introduction

    In this introductory episode Mark and James share how the death of their respective fathers led to a lifelong engagement in the world of death and dying. They discuss the history and impact of not talking about the enevitability of life ending. They prepare the way for a series of interviews with some of the people who work behind the scenes in this fascinating world.

  6. Aug 30

    Death Rattle Ep 2. Composting Human Remains

    In this series Mark Graham and James Showers talk to some of the remarkable men and women who facilitate the journey to the end of life and beyond, revealing the reality of the world which lies behind the dignified exterior. In this episode Mark and James hear from Kris Hughes, who is a pasionate advocate for teramation, pioneering the composting of human remains in the UK.

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In this podcast Mark Graham and James Showers share how the death of their respective fathers' has led to lifelong interests in the world of death and dying - and becoming professionals working in that world. In future episodes we will be hearing fascinating stories from some of the passionate and committed men and women behind the scenes who make the whole process seamless and invisible - what the industry calls 'Dignified'.

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