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Answering your questions on death and dying in the UK. A first hand imperfect, and informal, deep dive into the funeral industry in Britain.


    • May 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 6 EPISODES


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    Morbid Moment 1 - A Grave Affair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 27:37


    The first ever Morbid Moment is out - our new mid-week mini episode. This hump-day Helena and Betty have a cuppa and answer your questions on graves. Grab your beverage of choice and find out how many kids you can you can stack in a grave amongst other hole related things! Submit your own question to mobidcuriositea@gmail.com or on Twitter to @TeaMorbid --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morbid-curiosi-tea/message

    Episode 5: What's death like during a plague?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 65:57


    History is marked by plague and pandemic and the first thing we often notice is death. In 2020 we've seen this in the UK for the first time in about 100 years. But since the Spanish flu, death care and mourning has changed dramatically. How has the funeral industry adapted this year? Betty brings us information from the front line on caring for the deceased with risk of a communicable disease, managing family expectations and the affect on business and operations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morbid-curiosi-tea/message

    Episode 4 : What's dressing a dead body like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 57:54


    This time we discuss dressing the deceased, leaks from all areas and funeral foul ups. Whether you choose to be dressed in a shroud, your favourite suit or a wedding dress there are techniques for making sure you look the best dressed person in the place. Plus: family visits and when it's best to avoid them. Remember to send your questions to morbidcuriositea@gmail.com or via Twitter @teamorbid for answers in future episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morbid-curiosi-tea/message

    Episode 3: What happens to your face when you die?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 61:20


    Today Helena and Betty chat about facial decay and ways in which to disguise it, how loved ones are cared for on the lead up to visits from family members and the disgusting, yet interesting techniques used to make the dead look 'at peace'. This is the first of two episodes around the care of the deceased so make sure you pop by next week to catch part two. If you haven't already please like, subscribe and review the podcast - don't forget to send your morbid questions to morbidcuriositea@gmail.com or tweet them to us @TeaMorbid --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morbid-curiosi-tea/message

    Episode 2: What happens when you die?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 78:49


    This week Helena and Betty get down to the gritty stuff and talk about what happens when you die. Who to call, how the deceased are cared for and where they end up... This weeks' taboo explores Britain's fear of talking about death and superstitions around freshly dug graves. Grab a cuppa - or a beer - and join us for another revealing delve into the UK funeral industry. Send your morbid questions to morbidcuriositea@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morbid-curiosi-tea/message

    Episode 1: What is your first memory of death?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 82:33


    Grab a cuppa and join Helena and Betty as they discuss how early experiences with death influenced their lives, the different job roles at UK funeral homes, and more. Send your morbid questions to morbidcuriositea@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morbid-curiosi-tea/message

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