Episode 3. Investigating Sudden Death

08/02/20 • 17 min

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Bob and Karen are Coroners Officers who investigate sudden deaths, from fatal car accidents to deadly cliff falls. We discuss how you prepare families for viewings, the challenge of dealing with suicides, and the cases they will never forget.
This episode includes references to suicide so listener discretion is advised.

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Episode 2. Dying to Meet You

When Andy Holter sees his first dead body he is riveted. He also knows he’s found his vocation.

He leaves the police and decides to become a funeral director. We discuss working with death, the mourners that get forgotten and why some people are actually quite pleased to see the back of us.

This episode includes references to suicide so listener discretion is advised.

Click here to find out more about Andy and the work of his firm CPJ Field.

For information and advice about natural burial options visit Natural Death Centre.

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Episode 4. Meetings at the Edge

Some midwives guide us into the world. Lizzie Neville guides us out. She’s part of a growing band of Death Doulas supporting us as we die. Lizzie Neville shares her upbeat observations of the many deaths she has attended revealing common regrets and offering sage advice on how to die well.
For more information about Lizzie Neville visit End of Life Doula UK
For support, information, and end of life doula training in the UK visit Living Well Dying Well