In Light of Death

About In Light of Death

Join two seasoned funeral directors as they delve into the intricate tapestry of mortality. From the artistry of funeral practices and the meticulous process of embalming to the emotional landscape of grief, our hosts bring a compassionate and informative perspective to all aspects of the inevitable. Whether you're in the funeral profession or simply curious about the profound topic of death, this podcast aims to shed light on the many facets of our mortal journey with empathy, expertise, and a touch of humour.

Publisher

lifetransitions

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Dec 2023

Latest episode

9 Jul 2024

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jul 2024

   E9 MMA Pastor!

   We had our first guest join us! Pastor Chad Heaton: an MMA warrior, Counsellor, Husband and Father. Can you have all of your funeral services/visiting in the church?

2. 

   29 May 2024

   E8 Rolling Limbs, Organ Donations, James goes to Hospice, Daniel wears more than crocks and undies

   E8 Rolling Limbs, Organ Donations, James goes to Hospice, Daniel wears more than crocks and undies Viewer discretion advised 00:00 Introduction How do we dress at a cemetery? Often times too much. James went to hospice to help someone pre-arrange their funeral. The dying person's schedule is paramount. You can record yourself or your loved ones for the funeral! Many people want to have some drinks during funeral arrangements and services... Good or bad idea? Daniel watches an elderly couple cross the street. 11:00 Body Donations Organ donation vs Tissue donation vs Full body donation Long bone donations. What do we see? Fruit roll up arms. Eye donations. James and Daniel describe witnessing the eye enucleations. 17:30 Skin donation 18:20 Body donation to science An old practice, still used. 23:00 Is Daniel drinking at church? Lutheran's can drink alcohol... Drink beer and go to heaven. The power for the AED is 200-360 Jules. A cow fence is 6! Visit our website at: https://lifetransitions.ca/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfS0iYTwXLAiBpAwLIJ9fSQ Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LifeTransitions.ca Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lifetransitionsinc/ Daniel's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@conversationswithdanielafu5974 #death #funeralservices #bodydonation #death #science

3. 

   18 Apr 2024

   E7: James knows how to Google, Daniel is a locum Funeral Director, James would do anything to pass.

   James Researches Well, Daniel is a Locum Funeral Director, James will do anything to pass school Visit our website at: https://lifetransitions.ca/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfS0iYTwXLAiBpAwLIJ9fSQ Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LifeTransitions.ca Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lifetransitionsinc/ Conversation with Daniel, a Funeral Director https://www.youtube.com/@conversationswithdanielafu5974#locums #funeraldirectors #death #funeralservices

4. 

   1 Mar 2024

   E6: Drugs, Addictions & Freedom. James shares his dark past and his hope. Daniel beats it.

   There's a 'higher power'/ a start in recovery, James tells his story (including his decent into drugs and the afterwards freedom,) Drugs aren't the answer. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfS0iYTwXLAiBpAwLIJ9fSQ Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LifeTransitions.ca Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lifetransitionsinc/ Conversations with Daniel, a Funeral Director https://www.youtube.com/@UC9pdHJODbYIXnzJ_9ahuiGA #drugs #death #freedom #porn #peace #higherpower #AA #recovery #funeralservices

5. 

   30 Jan 2024

   Children at Funerals? Freezing to death. Dealing with grief, thinking about friends on the toilet.

   James and Daniel discuss freezing to death, unadvisable viewing of bodies that are too far gone, tissue gas, seeing your loved one for the final time, inviting children into the funeral homes (our personal experiences and opinions), Grief Support group in a bigger setting, dealing with our grief (we need community and we need to be alone to focus in on our grief), showing up to visitations when we haven't seen the deceased in a long time. Please like, subscribe and give us 100% rating where you listed :)

6. 

   8 Jan 2024

   Work-life balance. James soaks in salt, families fight and Daniel breaks wind for the blooper.

   James soaks in salt, families fight and Daniel breaks wind for the blooper. Daniel and James are at it again! In this episode, they discuss how families have dynamics. Almost every family dealt with has some strife within the family. What does it mean to tie up loose ends after the funeral is complete? Is it possible for a funeral director to keep a work-life balance? When we remember our dead loved ones, we need to realize the impact that they have had on us, which lives on. Visit our website at: https://lifetransitions.ca/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfS0iYTwXLAiBpAwLIJ9fSQ Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LifeTransitions.ca Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lifetransitionsinc/ Daniel's YouTube Channel: Conversations with Daniel, a Funeral Director https://www.youtube.com/@UC9pdHJODbYIXnzJ_9ahuiGA #death #grief #funeral #family #fight #remember

7. 

   19 Dec 2023

   Toe Tags. Choose your friends wisely. Holiday blues.

   James and Daniel discuss how holidays are impacted with death, that they've never been at someone's deathbed as death occurs, how toe tags work, and much more.

8. 

   13 Dec 2023

   Episode 2 | James explains what a "Living Room" is (funeral parlour). Daniel explains that the funeral is "about" you but not "for" you while drinking bubbles

   James explains what a "Living Room" is (funeral parlour). Daniel explains that the funeral is "about" you but not "for" you while drinking bubbles.

9. 

   1 Dec 2023

   Daniel Saw a Demon and James is a Crybaby

   Episode 1. Daniel saw a demon and James is a crybaby. Visit our website at: https://lifetransitions.ca/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfS0iYTwXLAiBpAwLIJ9fSQ Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LifeTransitions.ca Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lifetransitionsinc/ #death #grief

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