The Lighter Side of Death: Using Humor
12/09/22 • 25 min
Use humor to dispel anxiety and honor loved ones in a memorable way.
In this episode we talk about the role of humor, especially in obituaries. We share a obituary for Rick Stein of Wilmington that includes some rather fantastic tales! We also travel to Japan for the annual festival to honor their ancestors.
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:14 Obon, The Japanese Celebration of the Dead
- 09:40 The Lighter Side of Death
- 17:06 Funny Obituaries
Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org.
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Use humor to dispel anxiety and honor loved ones in a memorable way.
In this episode we talk about the role of humor, especially in obituaries. We share a obituary for Rick Stein of Wilmington that includes some rather fantastic tales! We also travel to Japan for the annual festival to honor their ancestors.
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:14 Obon, The Japanese Celebration of the Dead
- 09:40 The Lighter Side of Death
- 17:06 Funny Obituaries
Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org.
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | [email protected]
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Everyone Dies (Every1Dies) - The Lighter Side of Death: Using Humor
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The Lighter Side Of Death-Using Humor
This podcast does not provide medical advice. Please listen to the complete disclosure at the end of the recording. Hello, everyone, and welcome to Everyone Dies, the podcast where we talk about serious illness, dying, death, and bereavement.
I'm Marianne Matzo, a nurse practitioner, and I use my experience from working as a nurse for 44 years to help answer your questions about what happens at the end of life. And I'm Charlie
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