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Dr. Death and the Humorist

7 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★ - 16 ratings

Death is the best part of life and that is why they save it for last. Death, Dying and Bereavement Educator, Dr. Lisa Oliver and Humorist, Jerry Drye bring both seriousness and humor to an uncomfortable topic.

Society & Culture death dying humor end of life laughter
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Episodes

Five Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Own Funeral

July 25, 2018 02:30 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MB

Lisa and Jer discuss Five Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Own Funeral.

What Are Advanced Directives?

July 01, 2018 22:00 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MB

Lisa and Jer discuss Advanced Directives: What they are, what they are not, why you should have Advanced Directives and their limitations.  Jer tells Lisa the story of his uncle who didnt need advanced directives because he knew EXACTLY when he was going to go...

Your Top Ten Objects Your Kids Don't Want

June 16, 2018 01:00 - 13 minutes - 11 MB

Lisa and Jer review an excerpt from Elizabeth's Stewart's book, "No Thanks Mom" found on NextAvenue.org. 

End of Life Issues

March 12, 2018 00:30 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MB

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016) state that only 3 of 10 individuals die instantly; the remaining 7 will decline as a result of a chronic illness. Lisa and Jer discuss end of life options.

Funny Funeral Stories

February 16, 2018 20:00 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MB

The first 3  letters of the word funeral is FUN.  Lisa and Jerry discuss some humorous occurrences at funerals.

What is a Death Cafe?

January 04, 2018 19:00 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MB

Dr. Death and The Humorist discuss Death Cafes: what it is, where to find one and what you need to hold your own - NOTE: A dead body is NOT required. :-)

Who are Dr. Death and the Humorist

December 21, 2017 20:25 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MB

Death is the best part of life, that's why it's saved for last.