450. How to Be Better at Death

Caitlin Doughty, a passionate mortician and author, champions a more personal and affordable approach to death care. She argues that our corporate funeral industry has distanced us from meaningful send-offs for our loved ones. Joined by guest host Maria Konnikova, they explore societal discomfort around death and the need for family involvement in funerals. Doughty shares insights on breaking barriers in the cremation industry and the ethical responsibilities of morticians, advocating for a more compassionate and authentic relationship with mortality.