The Documentary Podcast

The Coffin Club

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27:41 | Jan 14th, 2020

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In 2010, Katie Williams – a former palliative care nurse – started the first Coffin Club in her garage. The idea was that elderly New Zealanders would come together to sand, assemble and decorate thei...Show More



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mm recommended:Jan 17th, 2020

Wholesome story about elderly women in New Zealand who are creating their own coffins as part of their social club. Lovely to hear that people get to plan what they take with them and surround their final resting place with 💛

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alicekoJan 17th, 2020

@serena This is a must listen

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aliceko recommended:Jan 17th, 2020

THIS IS REAL TALK. Beautiful and chilling story about older women in New Zealand who have developed a community of building their own coffins. I mean, we all know this is coming - so why not celebrate death, just like we celebrate birth? Listen to this if you need perspective. "Being on your own is ...Show More

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