"I Was An Embalming Technician"

About this episode

Madison discusses her experiences as an embalming technician and the lessons death imparts to the living.

Send us Fan Mail This week, Madison joins us to talk about her time working in a funeral home, what death teaches the living, and why grief, absurdity, and dignity all seem to sit at the same table. Also: farmer’s market people-watching, Aldi dresses with pockets, and somehow, Fallout. Super Familiar with The Wilsons Find us on instagram at instagram.com/superfamiliarwiththewilsons and on Youtube Contact us! familiarwilsons@gmail.com A Familiar Wilsons Production

People in this episode

Guest: Madison

Topics covered

• funeral home
• grief
• absurdity
• dignity
• people-watching
• relationships

Keywords

• embalming
• funeral home
• grief
• absurdity
• dignity
• farmer's market
• Aldi
• Fallout

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Familiar Wilsons Media

Books & works: Fallout

Places: Aldi

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