Lauren Kane - Pet Mortician

Specimens

TRIGGER WARNING - THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES DEATH AND REMAINS BOTH HUMAN AND ANIMAL

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens.

In episode 004, Elle chats with Lauren about becoming a pet mortician, coping with her death anxiety, and her experience in death positive situations such as a living funeral.

Show Notes, IG Links and Further Reading

Lauren’s Website

http://www.preciouscreaturetaxidermy.com/

Lauren’s IG

www.instagram.com/preciouscreature

Steady Waves End of Life Care – Living Funeral Ceremonies

https://steadywaveseol.com/

Bolivian Funeral Celebrations

https://frazerconsultants.com/2017/10/cultural-spotlight-bolivian-funeral-traditions/

Día de los Muertos

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/north-america/mexico/top-ten-day-of-dead-mexico/

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/dia-de-los-muertos/

Further reading on cultural practices that honour the dead

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/03/160314-pictures-death-ritual-funeral-burial-ceremony-people-culture/

https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/magazine/00000153-3e1f-d365-a5d3-3f5f4a300000

https://www.britannica.com/list/7-unique-burial-rituals-across-the-world

https://ideas.ted.com/11-fascinating-funeral-traditions-from-around-the-globe/

Elle Kaye IG

www.instagram.com/ellekayetaxidermy

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