Morbid Curiosi-tea

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Answering your questions on death and dying in the UK. A first hand imperfect, and informal, deep dive into the funeral industry in Britain.

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Episodes

Morbid Moment 1 - A Grave Affair

The first ever Morbid Moment is out - our new mid-week mini episode. This hump-day Helena and Betty have a cuppa and answer your questions on graves. Grab your beverage of choice and find out how many kids you can you can stack in a grave amongst other hole related things! Submit your own question to mobidcuriositea@gmail.com or on Twitter to @TeaMorbid

May 11, 2021•26 min

Episode 5: What's death like during a plague?

History is marked by plague and pandemic and the first thing we often notice is death. In 2020 we've seen this in the UK for the first time in about 100 years. But since the Spanish flu, death care and mourning has changed dramatically. How has the funeral industry adapted this year? Betty brings us information from the front line on caring for the deceased with risk of a communicable disease, managing family expectations and the affect on business and operations.

May 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min

Episode 4 : What's dressing a dead body like?

This time we discuss dressing the deceased, leaks from all areas and funeral foul ups. Whether you choose to be dressed in a shroud, your favourite suit or a wedding dress there are techniques for making sure you look the best dressed person in the place. Plus: family visits and when it's best to avoid them. Remember to send your questions to morbidcuriositea@gmail.com or via Twitter @teamorbid for answers in future episodes!

Apr 09, 2021•57 min

Episode 3: What happens to your face when you die?

Today Helena and Betty chat about facial decay and ways in which to disguise it, how loved ones are cared for on the lead up to visits from family members and the disgusting, yet interesting techniques used to make the dead look 'at peace'. This is the first of two episodes around the care of the deceased so make sure you pop by next week to catch part two. If you haven't already please like, subscribe and review the podcast - don't forget to send your morbid questions to morbidcuriositea@gmail....

Apr 02, 2021•1 hr

Episode 2: What happens when you die?

This week Helena and Betty get down to the gritty stuff and talk about what happens when you die. Who to call, how the deceased are cared for and where they end up... This weeks' taboo explores Britain's fear of talking about death and superstitions around freshly dug graves. Grab a cuppa - or a beer - and join us for another revealing delve into the UK funeral industry. Send your morbid questions to morbidcuriositea@gmail.com

Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 18 min

Episode 1: What is your first memory of death?

Grab a cuppa and join Helena and Betty as they discuss how early experiences with death influenced their lives, the different job roles at UK funeral homes, and more. Send your morbid questions to morbidcuriositea@gmail.com

Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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