In this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney tackles the theme of "Death And The Inevitable," inviting listeners to join him in an honest discussion about planning for their own funeral and confronting the certainty of death. Victor fields thought-provoking questions from listeners, sharing the history of funeral portraits, insights into what happens at the moment of death, and practical considerations for pre-planning funeral arrangements. Drawing from his real experiences as a small-town mortician, he demystifies the process—breaking down choices about burial or cremation, the impact of religious beliefs, and the realities of funeral costs. Throughout, Victor emphasizes the deep importance of making funerals personal, embracing both life’s highlights and imperfections, and leaving guidance for loved ones. http://deathandpodcast.com http://youtube.com/@victormsweeney http://instagram.com/victor.m.sweeney http://tiktok.com/@victormsweeney http://x.com/victormsweeney http://simonandschuster.com/books/Now-Departing/Victor-M-Sweeney/9781668062111 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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