Episode. 6: Behind Closed Doors

11/08/20 • 21 min

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“Specialist officers are supporting the family at this time” is a chilling phrase. Lou Pye explains why.
As a former Police Family Liaison Officer, Lou talks about her role in supporting families after a traumatic death, the surprising reactions she’s witnessed, and why her “parking face” is never far away.
Produced by Georgie Vestey with original music by John Biddle.
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Episode 5. "Picking up the Pieces"

Stumbling across a dead body is the stuff of nightmares. For Mo Oliver, it’s all in a day's work.
That’s because Mo Oliver identifies human remains for a living. It’s a job that’s taken him to some very dark places; from mass graves in Bosnia to Sri Lankan beaches clogged with the bodies of the Boxing Day Tsunami. We talk about the challenges of his work and how it feels to reunite the lost with the living.
For more information about Mo Oliver's work, visit Kenyon International
Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll with original music by John Biddle.
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Episode 7. Dad, we need to talk...

We need to talk about death. Whilst the vast majority of us are not going to die of the coronavirus, some of us will. How do we talk about our last wishes with those we love? And what are our options? A very practical guide to having 'the conversation' with leading UK Death Doula, Hermione Elliott from Living Well, Dying Well.
For further details about making a Living Will or Advance Decision visit Compassion in Dying.
For advice on how to complete a Living will or Advance Decision contact End of Life Doula UK.
Original music composed by the very talented John Biddle.