Lady of Death
Lady of Death
Podcast Description
Are you curious about death, dying, and the funeral industry in Australia? Join us as we chat and learn from experts from funeral directors, to embalmers, from those who create floral arrangements to photo presentations and so many more. We will gain insights and have open and important conversations about this topic that is so often shrouded in mystery. Hopefully you will come away enlightened and have a deeper understanding of this essential part of life!
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Explores themes surrounding death and grief, with episodes discussing the roles of funeral directors, embalmers, and celebrants, as well as personal narratives such as the impact of loss and the importance of community support, with episodes featuring enlightening discussions with industry professionals and personal anecdotes.
Are you curious about death, dying, and the funeral industry in Australia?
Join us as we chat and learn from experts from funeral directors, to embalmers, from those who create floral arrangements to photo presentations and so many more. We will gain insights and have open and important conversations about this topic that is so often shrouded in mystery.
Hopefully you will come away enlightened and have a deeper understanding of this essential part of life!
Death isn't a topic most of us eagerly discuss over dinner, yet Mark Sui, owner of Coffin and Casket Victoria, brings a refreshing perspective to this universal experience. His journey into the funeral industry wasn't planned—it began when his family migrated from Hong Kong and formed an unexpected partnership with an Italian stonemason. What started as building monuments evolved into supplying coffins, caskets, and funeral accessories across Australia.
Mark pulls back the shroud on industry misconceptions with candour and occasional humour. Ever wondered why caskets have split lids? The answer is refreshingly practical. Think cardboard coffins are environmentally friendly? Mark explains why that's largely marketing spin rather than reality. His insights challenge us to rethink what we've assumed about death care practices.
Perhaps most moving is Mark's long-standing partnership with the Rebecca Jane Foundation, where he donates coffins for babies whose families face financial hardship. This seven-year commitment reveals the human connections forged in an industry often perceived as morbid. As Mark reflects on emotional resilience and future innovations in memorialisation, his message becomes clear: without understanding what truly matters in honouring those we've lost, even the most advanced technologies remain empty gestures.
Have questions about death care you've always wondered but never dared to ask? Email [email protected], and your curiosities might shape future episodes of this illuminating podcast.
Have questions about death, dying or the funeral industry? Email [email protected] to have them answered in a future episode.
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