The Jordan Harbinger Show 793: Death | Skeptical Sunday
Feb 12, 2023
David C. Smalley, a comedian and fact-checker known for debunking misconceptions, joins to explore the darker side of the funeral industry. They discuss how the average funeral costs over $11,000 and the shocking exploitation of grieving families. With 88,000 bodies unclaimed annually and the harmful environmental impacts of embalming fluids, the duo shines a light on the industry's lack of regulation. Smalley advocates for transparency, ethical practices, and sustainable burial alternatives, challenging listeners to rethink how they view death and the associated costs.
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Historical Expense of Dying
- Dying has been expensive for over a century.
- An 1856 New York Times article stated, "nobody that is not comfortably off can afford to die."
Funeral Information Resources
- Funerals.org provides information on funeral arrangements.
- They explain what's necessary versus what funeral homes upsell.
DIY Funeral Arrangements
- In many states, families can handle funeral arrangements themselves.
- This includes paperwork and transportation, potentially saving money.