In this episode Mark and James talk to JJ who, following a terminal cancer diagnosis was given a living wake by his friends and community.

In this introductory episode Mark and James share how the death of their respective fathers led to a lifelong engagement in the world of death and dying. They discuss the history and impact of not talking about the enevitability of life ending. They prepare the way for a series of interviews with some of the people who work behind the scenes in this fascinating world.

In this series Mark Graham and James Showers talk to some of the remarkable men and women who facilitate the journey to the end of life and beyond, revealing the reality of the world which lies behind the dignified exterior. In this episode Mark and James hear from Kris Hughes, who is a pasionate advocate for teramation, pioneering the composting of human remains in the UK.