Custom hearses, parade processionals, destination funerals—these are the latest trends in the funeral industry. Erin Straza and Hannah Anderson discuss our culture’s growing fascination with end-of-life gatherings devoid of traditional services and mourning, raising the question of the need and purpose of grieving our losses.

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Links from the Show:

Rise of the Alternative Funeral – The Guardian

Personalized Hearses the New Way to Go – The Guardian

Rite of the Sitting Dead: Funeral Poses Mimic Life – NY Times

CAPC Podcast #54 – Lana Del Rey, Facebook Kid Shaming, Funeral Poses

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Jonathan Clauson (Podcast Producer) started his career with Clear Channel radio in the late 1990s as a producer and on-air talent. He later graduated from Full Sail University with a degree in Film & Video Production. After obtaining one IMDB credit to his name, he went to work for EA Sports Tiburon in Orlando, Florida. He is currently the Podcast Producer for CaPC, Christianity Today, and Love Thy Nerd and the host of #The25 for CaPC.
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