Ceremonies for honoring the departed are crucial parts of our lives, but few people know where our traditional practices come from—and what they reveal about our history, culture, and beliefs about death. In today's podcast, Tami Simon speaks with funeral director, embalmer, and certified postmortem reconstructionist and cremationist Todd Harra to talk about ... Show More
Jul 8
Seane Corn and Lama Rod Owens: Steady Breath, Steady Heart
How are you doing these days? Exhausted? Heartbroken? Outraged? All of the above? In this era of uncertainty and instability, you may feel like your only choice is to forge ahead and just get through the week. If so, this podcast with two beloved Sounds True authors was created j ... Show More
1h 9m
Jun 24
Caroline Myss: From the Love of Power to the Power of Love
Few luminaries in modern times have opened the doors to the spiritual dimensions of who we are, why we are here, and how we heal and evolve more profoundly than Caroline Myss. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with the longtime Sounds True author and renowned medical intuitive a ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2023
The Grave - Memorial Benches
THE GRAVE AND MEMORIAL BENCHES: Laurie Taylor talks to Allison C. Meier, New York based researcher, about how burial sites have transformed over time. Whilst the grave may be a final destination, it is not the great leveller, and permanency is always a privilege with the indigent ... Show More
28m 22s
Aug 2022
Your Questions About Cremation and Burial: Answered
Can I be cremated? Is it okay to donate my body to science? What about the relics of Saints, they aren't buried in the ground? Last week, Fr. Mike began our discussion on death and burial, especially when it comes to the Catholic Church's teaching on "scattering your ashes." Toda ... Show More
12m 23s
Jun 2024
Direct Cremation: Cost-Efficient & Eco-Friendly Guide
Understanding Direct CremationWhat Is Direct Cremation?Direct cremation refers to a cremation process that occurs without any form of ceremony beforehand. Typically, this option does not involve a viewing, wake, or visitation. Direct cremation appeals to individuals seeking a no- ... Show More
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May 2023
Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 1
Planning a loved one’s burial or cremation is a difficult experience under the best of circumstances. When Diana’s stepfather, Cactus, gets sick during the early stages of Alzheimer’s and sees a billboard advertising simple cremations for $695 at Sunset Mesa Funeral Home, he requ ... Show More
43m 53s