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A light look at life around death. Two funeral industry employees talk about all the things that you never wanted to hear about but will be thrilled that you know!
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Jeff and Kerry tackle reviving the show, and dangerous removals. And, a lot of back and forth about setting expectations.
Nicole and Jeff wrap up Cot Culture in a goodbye to our listeners. Nicole is off to tackle new horizons with exciting news about chaplaincy and her path for Forget Me Not! Jeff will continue with his funeral homes with an eye to helping solve some of the region's challenges.Jeff will still monitor chatter@thecotculture.com for email, and welcomes suggestions if the listeners would like to hear a Cot Culture 2.0!
Nicole and Jeff tackle feedback from show friend Ashley - Have you done removals outdoors or in the woods.And other rambling. I'm not sure what we talked about, but I'm pretty sure it was fun and death related.
Nicole and Kerry talk about what it's like being a woman in the funeral industry and some of the challenges and navigation that they need to do as a result.
Chatter- Megantell stories about when you had concerns about cause or manner of deathChatter- JulieHave you attended or hosted a death cafe?Chatter- PaulineHave you considered talking about death to high school students? I wish I had learned more about it and all of the legal specifics in dealing with it afterwards. Also, how one can set up Death with Dignity in WA state, requirements and so forth? Also, to prepare for what drawing your last breath might look like. I was so glad my sister and...
While Nicole feeds elephants jumping fences, repeat guest and rockstar, Kerry steps in as guest host to cover mortuary science school and application in the real world. Thanks Kerry!
WOW ALL THE CHATTERChatter- Lashanna, WADo you think WA state will ever not require cremulation?What are the first three things you do every time you go home?Are there foods that you can no longer eat because of your death work?Do you ever lie about your profession when introducing yourself? If so, what is the other profession that you tell people about?Chatter- Shannon T, East Coaststrangest (or touching) requests by bereaved familiesChatter- Cathy, Deep Rural WARules of what and what ...
Nicole and Jeff have a hodgepodge day because we didn't have chatter!Maggot follow up with audio from Jake the Pest ManTerminologyAlkaline hydrolysis Crypts/NichesCaskets/CoffinsEulogiesAutopsyShameless begging for chatter so we can do 5 episodes while vacations happen.
Jeff and Nicole dive into unexpected territory with a State of the Market evaluation on the Puget Sound and corporate ownership. AND:Chatter- Valentine, WAWhat’s something you wish you knew before you started your job?Chatter- Sarah, WADo you ever struggle when you have to do removals for children? Especially you Jeff now that you have Bob?Chatter- Sam, WADo you ever deal with other bugs? Like fleas or lice? Or is it just maggots sometimes?Chatter- Ally, WAIf you wanted to do human composting...
This week Nicole and Jeff tackle Deedles, CA - History and culture of death care. Total final evaluation, never to be discussed again.J3, WA -Funeral FoodCemetery ChairsBecoming a death doula (certification)Jan, WA - How long does it take for a body to decay in a crypt?
Nicole and Jeff have a repeat guest! Kerry D is back in the saddle with a couple of removal stories to whet your appetite for transfer mayhem!Nicole and Jeff discuss what makes a good funeral director.
Nicole and Jeff talk about:ArcheryHospice and Doula experience pre-deathHeather in WA - Death moaningJo in WA - What happens when they can't ID a body? What happens if there is no next of kin?Laura in WA - What is a removal van
Nicole and Jeff tackle:More getting to know you AND - Chatter - Jo, WAWhat is your favorite fictional depiction of a death ritual or grief process? Do you have a least favorite?How often are kids present during removals?What is something that still surprises you about your work?Chatter- Heather, WAHow do they autopsy the brain but keep the face intact?When you say “Setting features” what does that mean?Chatter- Cynthia, WADo you ever get curious about how someone has died after doing a remova...
Nicole and Jeff talk about:New lifts in vans!Mistakes are made.Freaking out and quittingMore death industry mythsAnimal reactions to owner deathHuman taxidermy
Nicole and Jeff tackle, yet again, all the chatter that makes ya think.Deedles from CA asks:Have you participated in religious ceremonies pre-removalDo you ever pick up decomps or do they go to the ME?How do you take care of your mental health?Sarah in AZ asks:What wives tales or idioms have you heard that help sculpt of change your thoughts on death and dying?Jane Says: Jeff do you have any endearing nicknames?
Today Nicole and Jeff tackle a ton of chatter!! Thanks to Dee Dee for a host of questions, some of the topics -Transporting bits of peopleWashing people - when/whyMakeup and hairRigorBugs Cremation in clothes and things to goDon't forget to email us at chatter@thecotculture.com
Today, Nicole and Jeff invited guest Kerry Decker from CodaCare to talk about removals and her start in the profession.Also covered this episode:Types of removals and the places we go to do themInteresting removalsFamilies and their petsFuneral industry and bodies in HollywoodWhat it means to be a FD and the misconceptions of FDs and Embalmers
Nicole and Jeff cover important topics:Near death experiencesOne thing to prep for deathUSA CatacombsLeast talked about dispositionsDeath euphemisms and celebration post-mortem
Nicole and Jeff talk about:Med sled storiesDeath DoulasWhat is a doula?Certification and licensureWhat does the doula solve/fix?Does death hurt? [spoiler: we have no idea.]
Nicole and Jeff talk about:Military uses for the deadViking funerals - setting fire to people on boats (bad idea)Mushroom suitsTree pods - fetal styleBackyard burial
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