Podcast breathes new life into the subject of death

A podcast that “bridges the gap between the living and the departed” has been launched to help promote conversations around death and dying.  Don’t Be Caught Dead is hosted by Frankston resident Catherine Ashton and explores a range of themes told by people who have “interesting and unique experiences with death”.

Catherine came up with the idea after the death of a close friend a year ago led her to develop Critical Info, a cloud-based web application that allows people to document their lives, wishes and legacies to share with their loved ones.  “Losing a friend so unexpectedly brought me face to face with the crucial importance of end-of-life planning and made me determined to establish a secure platform that would empower people with the knowledge and tools they need for informed decisions and comprehensive preparation,” Catherine said.

“While going through this process, I have had the opportunity to speak with a range of people and I learnt everyone has their own experience with death. These stories are often unique and untold, as people tend not to discuss death. I realised there was an opportunity to share these stories, which is why I created the Don’t Be Caught Dead podcast.”

Don’t Be Caught Dead can be listened to on any of the major podcast apps, and the guide My Loved One Has Died. What Do I Do Now? is available to download. Critical Info’s web app will be launched later this year.