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Simon Blake – Death – A Conversation

Season 1, Ep. 12

This conversation is about one of life's last taboo's. Simon Blake and I talk about death, how it will affect all of us and what steps we can take to prepare for the end with dignity and compassion.


For more information please go to www.dyingmatters.org


The book mentioned in the podcast is Sisters and Brothers: Stories about the death of a sibling; curated by Julie Bentley and Simon Blake


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