{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What About Death!?","title":"Aaron Watkin: A Mortician’s Perspective on Death and Life","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2001,"description":"In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Aaron Watkin, a Sunshine Coast-based mortician. Aaron explains how he first started working in the death industry, and what motivates him to continue in this space. He also talks about the details of his role, from what his average day as a mortician looks like to how he handles misconceptions and stereotypes.\nWhat About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.\nAbout Karuna\n\nKaruna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.\nKaruna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.\nOver the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. \nSupport from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:\nhttps://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/\nListener note\nThe views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.\nSubscribe and listen \n\nMake sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.\nYou can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast \nCreditsMusic: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OoeX-mEcqysDX3CaopLDpQttb6woTknX_1r3DmEWNU4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMyNjgzLzE2NTg3/MTQzMTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}