Meredith for Real: the curious introvert Ep. 278 Morbid or Sacred? Let’s Talk about Death (with a Death Doula)
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Feb 10, 2025 Join Dr. Sarah Kerr, founder of The Centre for Sacred Death Care and a practicing death doula since 2012, as she bravely tackles the often-avoided topic of death. She shares how to engage in meaningful death conversations, even with children, and the difference between death as a moment versus a process. Explore the importance of personalized rituals and the vital support death doulas offer families in this journey. Plus, learn how community and intentional practices can transform our perspective on grief and mortality.
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Death's Beauty
- Death is inherently difficult and sad, but it can also be beautiful and meaningful.
- We have choices in how we approach death, allowing us to find beauty and connection.
Boomers Leading Death Positivity
- Baby boomers are leading a death positivity movement, seeking personalized end-of-life experiences.
- They draw parallels with the control they sought in childbirth, applying it to their own deaths.
Finding Authentic Rituals
- Find authentic death rituals by focusing on the underlying emotional structure, not just copying old traditions.
- Modern rituals can be just as powerful, like storytelling circles around a coffee table, addressing current needs.