Nov 26, 2020
TRIGGER WARNING - THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES DEATH AND REMAINS BOTH HUMAN AND ANIMAL
Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens.
In episode 004, Elle chats with Lauren about becoming a pet mortician, coping with her death anxiety, and her experience in death positive situations such as a living funeral.
Show Notes, IG Links and Further Reading
Lauren’s Website
http://www.preciouscreaturetaxidermy.com/
Lauren’s IG
www.instagram.com/preciouscreature
Steady Waves End of Life Care – Living Funeral Ceremonies
Bolivian Funeral Celebrations
https://frazerconsultants.com/2017/10/cultural-spotlight-bolivian-funeral-traditions/
Día de los Muertos
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/dia-de-los-muertos/
Further reading on cultural practices that honour the dead
https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/magazine/00000153-3e1f-d365-a5d3-3f5f4a300000
https://www.britannica.com/list/7-unique-burial-rituals-across-the-world
https://ideas.ted.com/11-fascinating-funeral-traditions-from-around-the-globe/
Elle Kaye IG
www.instagram.com/ellekayetaxidermy
Artwork © 2020 Madison Erin Mayfield
http://madisonerinmayfield.com/
www.instagram.com/madisonerinmayfield
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