Category Archives: Documentary

Academia: Recap of the Last Days

This was written as part of a death and dying course at Western Michigan University. Original Submission Date: April 10, 2020 Overview Luck played a significant part in physically surviving the Holocaust.  Some lived because they were deemed healthier than … Continue reading

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Documentary Review: The Secret Life of Death

Walter Carter Funeral Home is a 130-year-old business in Sydney Australia that is facing the economic reality of consolidation in the funeral home business. In order to stay alive, Walter Carter joins forces with another family owned funeral home, which … Continue reading

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Documentary Review: How to Die in Oregon

How to Die in Oregon opens in Roger Sagner’s living room. He is surrounded by family and friends as he prepares to down the lethal drink that will end his life. Thanks to Oregon’s death with dignity law, Roger and … Continue reading

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Academic: Days of the Dead

This recap was written as part of my work in Death and Dying at WMU. It is a recap of a video on the Days of the Dead. I’m looking for a link to the video. Original Submission Date: February … Continue reading

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