When Do We Really Die? Grayson Perry Explores Death Rituals Around The World

In this eye-opening episode, Grayson Perry travels to Indonesia to explore the Taja death rituals, a unique tradition where families care for the bodies of their deceased loved ones for months, even years. Grayson reflects on how Western cultures handle death and compares these emotional and spiritual practices with those in the UK. Through personal stories, interviews, and cultural immersion, he confronts the question: What does a good death look like, and how can we make it more meaningful?

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