2. Dying to Meet You

 
Rows of coffins
 

Andy Holter, a Funeral Director, reveals what death has taught him about life and the families he’ll never forget.

Episode Transcript

When Andy Holter sees his first dead body he is riveted. He also knows he’s found his vocation.

He leaves the police and decides to become a funeral director. We discuss working with death, the mourners that get forgotten, and why some people are actually quite pleased to see the back of us.

This episode includes references to suicide so listener discretion is advised.

Click here to find out more about Andy and the work of his firm CPJ Field.

For information and advice about natural burial options visit Natural Death Centre.

Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll, with original music by John Biddle and sound design by James Honess.

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