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berlin bones

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Buddhism
Muslim Funerals
Berlin
Death
Hospice Care
Death Rituals
Burial Practices
Islam
Muslim Funeral Customs
Cultural Diversity In Berlin
Ritual Washing
Berlin Cemeteries
Cultural Traditions
Evolving Funeral Practices
Community Support
Death and Grief
Vietnamese Community
Luleben Cemetery
Rituals
Grief

A podcast with stories from Berlin cemeteries — beyond spooky and tragic narratives. While belonging to the intangible cultural heritage, cemeteries in Berlin are undergoing big changes: they become social gathering spaces, cultural venues, and even homes to cafes and beehives, as the traditional purpose of a burial place fades away. In this podcast, we talk with cemetery experts and enthusiasts a... more

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In this episode of berlin bones, my friend Sasha Lyamina takes me on a walk through the Jewish Cemetery in Weißensee — considered the second-largest Jewish cemetery in Europe, with around 115,000 graves spread across an area the size of 100 football ... more

Last year, I attended a Dharma talk at a Buddhist center—fittingly, the topic was about letting go. Afterwards, I approached the reception and said that I had quite an unusual request: I was looking for someone who could speak to me about Buddhist bu... more

Letztes Jahr besuchte ich einen Dharma-Vortrag in einem buddhistischen Zentrum – passenderweise ging es ums Loslassen. Nach der Veranstaltung sprach ich an der Rezeption jemanden an und meinte: „Ich habe eine eher ungewöhnliche Frage – kennen Sie jem... more

How do you arrange a Muslim funeral in Berlin within 48 hours? What are the key rituals, cultural practices, and challenges faced by Muslim families during the grieving process? How many people choose to be sent to their home countries after death, a... more

Innerhalb von nur 48 Stunden Abschied nehmen – wie funktioniert das bei einer muslimischen Bestattung in Berlin? Welche Rituale und Traditionen prägen den Trauerprozess? Warum entscheiden sich viele Familien für eine Überführung in die Heimatländer, ... more

In Berlin, you can sign up for a course “Dying for Beginners” — over a weekend you can learn how to die properly in Germany when it comes to legal and practical aspects. How can you be buried here? Which rituals and practices are popular at the momen... more

Talk with Usah Zachau, co-initiator of the first Berlin cemetery for lesbian women

Last year I joined the annual celebration at the Berlin lesbian cemetery. Standing there under the heavy April rain, I talked to Usah Zachau and other community memb... more

Talk on the role and future of urban cemeteries with Pavel Grabalov, full-time cemetery researcher

In this episode, I engage in a talk with Pavel Grabalov, who has invested numerous hours in researching city cemeteries. Pavel recently defended his ... more

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Katrin Weimann
Involved in hospice care and Buddhist practices related to death and mourning.
Episode: How to die the Buddhist way in Berlin?
Isikali Karajel
Funeral expert specializing in Muslim burials
Episode: (DE) Muslimische Bestattungen in Berlin

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How to plan a Muslim funeral in Berlin?
Q: What changes should be there introduced in this field?
There should be financial support from the state for funerals, and regulation to ensure quality among undertakers.
How to plan a Muslim funeral in Berlin?
Q: How do you deal with the 48-hour room requirement for burials in Germany?
Berlin has lifted the 48-hour deadline for burials, but logistical delays still require some waits.
How to plan a Muslim funeral in Berlin?
Q: What is the meaning of this ritual washing?
Ritual washing is both a religious obligation and a hygienic necessity to ensure the deceased is clean before burial.
How to plan a Muslim funeral in Berlin?
Q: Could you explain a bit more about how death is understood in the Muslim tradition, and how this shapes the funerals traditions?
Death is understood with varied practices across cultures, generally emphasizing simplicity and cost-effectiveness in funerals.
How to die the Buddhist way in Berlin?
Q: How do you personally deal with a loss?
Katrin emphasizes the process of preparing for rebirth and living wisely, understanding that life is transient and shaped by past actions.

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