Grave Matters
SBS
While death may be one of life’s only certainties, most of us are woefully unprepared for it. In Grave Matters, hosts Anthony Levin and Nadine J. Cohen explore grief, death care and the business of dying, asking experts the questions we’re all too scared to ask. You’ll hear from a forensic scientist, a First Nations grief counsellor, a Muslim death doula, a tech innovator, funeral director and other inspiring, passionate people whose life's work is helping us to better navigate death. Lift your spirits with Grave Matters: a lively look at death.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Grave Matters episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Grave Matters for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Grave Matters episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
04/02/24 • 39 min
How has coronavirus changed our experience and perceptions of dying? We look at some of the socio-political implications of the pandemic and whether it will have lasting impacts on how we mourn and dispose of the dead.
03/19/24 • 41 min
It’s no secret that burial and cremation are environmentally unsustainable. So how can we dispose of bodies in new, climate-friendly ways? Alternatives to burial and cremation that have a lower carbon footprint are disrupting the funeral industry all over the world. This episode explores natural organic reduction, aka human composting or terramation. It's an emerging, greener alternative to the “big two”.
05/07/24 • 43 min
You may know him as the singer songwriter behind worldwide hits including Catch My Disease and We’re All In This Together. But there’s more to Ben Lee than clever lyrics and catchy hooks. Why is he on a podcast about death and dying? Good question.
04/23/24 • 44 min
We inherit many things from our families - heirlooms, habits, humour. But what about psychological wounds? In this episode, we discuss epigenetics, intergenerational trauma and how collective memory helps us work through catastrophic loss with Linda Thai, a therapist and former child refugee.
04/09/24 • 40 min
You know how in TV crime shows, the police can always pinpoint a body’s exact time of death? Well, it seems we’ve been lied to. Forensic science hasn’t advanced quite far enough for such accuracy. But one facility in Sydney is working hard to change this. In this episode we meet Dr Maiken Ueland, Director of the Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research (AFTER) - Australia's first facility to study the decomposition of human corpses.
04/16/24 • 44 min
In this Golden Age of Innovation, we’re accustomed to making room for new technologies in daily life. But what about when we die? It turns out that breakthroughs like AI, empathic robots and ‘smart’ memorial plaques are disrupting the deathcare sector too, from how we support end-of-life to the way we memorialise. Dr Hannah Gould joins us to explain her research into DeathTech and new traditions and technologies of death rites.
Saying Fur-well: Pets, Vets & the Afterlife
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05/14/24 • 44 min
We're back with a special bonus episode to cap off the series. We’ve spent the season exploring the myriad ways we respond to people dying and what it means to have a good death. But what does this mean for our pets? It turns out losing a furry friend can be just as challenging as losing a human one.
No Planet B: Coming to Terms with Climate Collapse
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04/29/24 • 48 min
Would you live your life differently if you thought humanity was doomed? You don’t have to be a nihilist to wonder whether we can survive the climate crisis. We find hope where it seems there is none and examine the idea of dying well, together. We face facts with climate policy expert and communicator David Spratt, and get a virtual hug from psychotherapist Carolyn Baker.
03/28/24 • 27 min
We introduced you to the concept of death doulas in the first episode of Grave Matters. But what do they actually do? We asked Sarah Tolmie, consummate death doula and possibly the nicest woman in the world, about the specifics of doula work.
03/26/24 • 45 min
Have you had a near-death experience? Was there a bright light? A shadowy figure? Did your life flash before your eyes? A terrifying near-death experience changed Mariam Ardati’s whole perspective and led her to her life’s great purpose - educating her community about the practicalities of death and dying as a death doula, funeral director and educator.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Grave Matters have?
Grave Matters currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Grave Matters cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Sbs and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Grave Matters?
The episode title 'Saying Fur-well: Pets, Vets & the Afterlife' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Grave Matters?
The average episode length on Grave Matters is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Grave Matters released?
Episodes of Grave Matters are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Grave Matters?
The first episode of Grave Matters was released on Feb 21, 2024.
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