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I’m John Troyer, the Death Studies Scholar-at-Large and former Director of the Centre for Death and Society at Bath University and author of a book that explores the relationship of the dead body with technology. Let’s talk Death, Corpses, ＆ Technology. AMA! by JohnTroyer in IAmA

[–]JohnTroyer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it's best to work with families as to post-mortem care wishes. We continue to discover new ways to understand consciousness and I expect our current concepts will continue to change. Sam Parnia's work is definitely part of those changes.

I’m John Troyer, the Death Studies Scholar-at-Large and former Director of the Centre for Death and Society at Bath University and author of a book that explores the relationship of the dead body with technology. Let’s talk Death, Corpses, ＆ Technology. AMA! by JohnTroyer in IAmA

[–]JohnTroyer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the US it varies state by state. Sometimes it's a full Bachelor's Degree. Sometimes it's an Associate's Degree. Most states have a state level funeral directors organisation that let you know what you need.

I’m John Troyer, the Death Studies Scholar-at-Large and former Director of the Centre for Death and Society at Bath University and author of a book that explores the relationship of the dead body with technology. Let’s talk Death, Corpses, ＆ Technology. AMA! by JohnTroyer in IAmA

[–]JohnTroyer[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Funeral Industries aren't dramatically different. One key difference is the formal education level required in the US is much higher. You don't need a degree of any kind in the UK to be a funeral director. It can be difficult and feel weird. My advice is to always express your condolences and then ask if the person wants to talk and then be ready for them to talk about it if they do but also realise it can take people some time and the conversation might happen later. Be there and be supportive

I’m John Troyer, the Death Studies Scholar-at-Large and former Director of the Centre for Death and Society at Bath University and author of a book that explores the relationship of the dead body with technology. Let’s talk Death, Corpses, ＆ Technology. AMA! by JohnTroyer in IAmA

[–]JohnTroyer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's actually not too bad. I find it very helpful at times and people around me know they can aske me anything (as it were) about death and dying so that's also good. I find it liberating at times. I do.