Death, et seq.
Tanya D. MarshDeath, et seq. literally means "Death and what follows." This podcast addresses all aspects of death care in the United States -- options for funerals and disposition, the ways in which "traditions" are being disrupted, and where death care is headed. A broad range of experts within the funeral industry and various reform communities are invited to share their views. Listeners are invited to activ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 56 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureReligion & Spirituality | |||
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On this week’s episode, I FINALLY talk to my friend Katrina Spade, the pioneer of natural organic reduction, also known as human composting, in the United States, and the founder of Recompose, a Seattle-based funeral home that focuses exclusively on ... more
Today we're talking about something that sits in closets, on mantels, and even on kitchen counters across the country: urns holding the cremated remains of people we love, often with no plan for where they will finally rest. By one estimate, 25 milli... more
Today, more than 90% of mortuary school students are first generation funeral directors. Three out of four of them are women. And increasingly, there are people in mortuary school who are in the middle of their lives, coming to this work as a second ... more
On this week's episode, Caitlin Doughty discusses the most recent scandal in the funeral industry and what regulatory structures could be used to prevent this from happening again. On August 7th, Chicago police, acting on a tip, entered a funeral hom... more
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- So interesting and important!
I enjoy the frank discussion about death & the funeral industry. We’re all going to do it, so shouldn’t we be talking about it!! I’m just getting started & love it already. Have shared w my friends only 4 episodes in.
Apple Podcasts5GEJopp
United States9 months ago - So informative!
Just jumping into this podcast. So, episode 2 with Tanya and her son Riley…amazing! Episode 3 with Dan Isard! Such an interesting guy. Passing that one along to all my director buddies. Episode 26, cryonics! Episode 27, fireworks!! These are all so informative and engaging! Thanks for making my ride from Atlanta to NC so educational. I arrived smarter than when I left.
Apple Podcasts5Peach McGillUnited States10 months ago - Love it!
I’m an Appalachian historian and I was hooked with the murder ballad episode. Love it, looking forward to listening to the other episodes!!
Apple Podcasts5PhDingWVUnited States7 years ago - Former student, current listener
I took Professor Marsh's class a couple of years ago and I would highly recommend this podcast. She's incredibly knowledgeable about the subject matter, and presents the material in a fun and engaging manner. While her own perspective is usually clear, she always makes sure to give the listener all the background information they need to draw their own conclusions.
Even though I have a love-hate relationship with the law and being a lawyer (long story) I've been able to enjoy listing to this po... more
Apple Podcasts5Louis Antoine Léon de Saint-JustUnited States7 years ago - An Inside Look at Death and Dying
I love this podcast! What a great gateway into the world of death and dying. Illuminating, interesting, often funny and loving.
Apple Podcasts5nixsidheUnited States8 years ago
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What is Death, et seq. about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful exploration of death care in the U.S., this program consistently brings experts from funeral service, law, medicine, and advocacy to discuss how traditional practices are evolving. Episodes frequently cover options for disposition (cremation, burial, home funerals, green and conservation burials), regulatory landscapes, professional education, and the roles of death doulas and other reform communities. Listeners gain practical guidance on navigating choices, understanding costs, and engaging families with empathy, while episodes often feature vivid field stories and real-world case contexts that illuminate policy gaps and opportunities for innovation. A notable strength is the mix of legal, ethical, and practical perspectives, ... more
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Recent guests on Death, et seq. include:
1. Katrina Spade
2. Honnolora Hubbard
3. Jon Raper
4. Caitlin Doughty
5. Anna Jordan
6. Tim Schramm
7. Tony Russo
8. Emma Sherman
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