Digging Up the Dead: The Curious World of Death Photography

Buckle up Buttercups, because today we're diving into a topic as old as time—death photography! Whether it's Victorian postmortems, colorful Mexican Dia de los Muertos traditions, or modern memorial photos, this episode explores how humans have always used pictures to hold on to loved ones... even after they've gone. Plus, a few creepy family snaps and a dash of cultural weirdness.Resources & Links:Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep — Organization providing compassionate remembrance photographyCoco (Movie) — Celebrating Día de los Muertos traditionsThe Order of the Good Death — Advocacy for death positivity and open conversations about mortalityCaitlin Doughty’s Website — Death educator and founder of The OrderA Brief History of Victorian Postmortem Photography — Deep dive into the Victorian death photo craze