Show Notes
In the final episode in this series, we look at crimes from the United States within funeral homes that have led the way for meaningful change and tighter legislation. And we end the series with hope and reassurance, by reflecting on the people doing incredible work in the funeral industry.
Including Kirstie Atherton, a funeral celebrant and founder of the community interest company 'Dead Positive', who is revolutionising the funeral industry, taking people and communities by the hand as they explore issues around death, dying, funerals and bereavement.
This is Grave Concerns.
To find out more about Dead Positive, please see here: https://www.deadpositive.org/
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If you need support, please see the organisations below who can help you:
England and Wales - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Scotland - https://victimsupport.scot/
Ireland - https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/
Northern Ireland - https://www.victimsupportni.com/
Australia - https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/
New Zealand - https://www.victimsupport.org.nz/
America - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services
Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/services-services.html
Baby Loss Support - https://www.sands.org.uk/
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