Season 1
Statistically speaking, Australia’s beloved journalist and 5-time Logie winner, Ray Martin, would be dead in 4 years. Actually, because he is male, take another 2 years off. That leaves a short window to plan his funeral and yet- has he done so? Alas, no. In fact, like most Australians, he’s barely given it much thought.
01 Episode 1
55mRay Martin meets morticians, medical students, undertakers and death deniers to better understand people's relationship to death as he begins planning his own funeral.
2024-08-14
02 Episode 2
50mRay Martin looks at how people go out, including cremation, burial and more modern approaches, and thinks about where he might like to be laid to rest.
2024-08-21
03 Episode 3
49mRay Martin looks into the rituals around funeral ceremonies, from Samoan farewell songs to heavy metal mosh pits and explosive firework shows, and chooses one for his own funeral.
2024-08-28