DEAD AND BURIED

DEAD AND BURIED

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Series Description

What is our society's relationship to death? Many are disconnected from its reality and afraid to even think of it or discuss it.

How did we get here, and are there different ways to connect to this part of life that we all must face for ourselves and our loved ones? How do we reclaim death from the industries and processes that have distanced us from it?

This series explores our evolving attitudes towards death, including the growing trend towards openness and honesty about end-of-life care. It aims to break taboos and present cultural perspectives to expand our understanding of one of life's natural and most profound experiences.

This series is a collaboration between Houston Public Media, Electric Pearl, and PBS Digital Studios.

Curly Velasquez

About the Host

Curly Velasquez is a writer, actor and content creator who celebrates all things Latinx and beautiful. He began his career in fashion working for celebrity photographer David LaChapelle, and design icon Jeremy Scott before starting his own line. By the age of 25, he was celebrated as one of the "IT" designers in LA by H&M and directed a music video for Interscope records. Curly produced and appeared in BuzzFeed's Latinx division: Pero Like. You can see Curly on Starz's VIDA (Seasons 2 and 3) and Netflix's documentary Mucho Mucho Amor and as a guest correspondent on E! What The Fashion. He currently co-hosts the podcast "The Super Secret Bestie Club" produced by iHeartRadio and Sonoro.

About the Producer

Houston Public Media provides Greater Houstonians with free access to informative and inspiring content through a multi-media platform that includes TV 8 | PBS, News 88.7 | NPR and Classical. Every year, more than 3 million people engage with Houston Public Media through our broadcast channels, podcasts, social media platforms, website, mobile app, and streaming.

Electric Pearl brings the perspective of a fresh voice while incorporating ethical and non-extractive practices in their work. They offer their unique voice, buttressed by a genuine affection and respect for the subject matter.

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A World Without Cemeteries

June 8, 2023

What if instead of rows and rows of manicured plots and headstones, our cemeteries looked more like forests or prairies? Natural burials or "Green Burials" are slowly growing as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation. In this episode we explore the social benefits and challenges of green burials including financial, religious, and regulatory factors.

New Episode Coming in July