Most of us would rather die than think or talk about death, but experts in the death-care industry say it's important to develop death literacy, meaning the knowledge and skills that make it possible to access and understand end-of-life options.
So what does a death doula actually do? What is family-led death care? And what is the best way to help people who are grieving?
Without sounding too dramatic, I much prefer dealing with the dead than the living.Funeral Director, Consultant and Educator Mariam Ardati
Grave Matters is an SBS Audio podcast hosted by Anthony Levin and Nadine J. Cohen, speaking to people whose life's work is helping us to better understand death.
Over the ten-episode series, you'll hear from a First Nations grief counsellor, a Muslim death doula, a trauma therapist, climate researcher, forensic scientist, death-tech innovator and more.
Rather than getting morbid, Grave Matters keeps spirits light while exploring the deep meaning which can be found in talking about dying.
Find Grave Matters in your podcast app such as the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or LiSTNR.
The first episode is out on March 6.
Hosts: Anthony Levin and Nadine J. Cohen
Producer: Jeremy Wilmot
Writers: Anthony Levin and Nadine J. Cohen
Art and design: Karina Aslikyan
SBS team: Max Gosford, Joel Supple, Caroline Gates
Grave Matters covers some difficult topics and might not be for everyone. If the series raises anything for you, you can reach a counsellor at Beyond Blue at any time, day or night, by calling 1300 22 4636 or visiting www.beyondblue.org.au. Lifeline offers 24/7 crisis support on 13 11 14, and Embrace Multicultural Mental Health supports people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. In an emergency call 000.
