Learn about the value of preserving photographic memories of funeral services for grief and bereavement.
About my guest:
Today’s guest is Nell Aburto, a portrait photographer based in Minneapolis MN who offers funeral and memorial photography, which is largely unheard of in this industry. She discusses why people might want to consider hiring a photographer for a funeral service, the benefits of having a photographic record of such a celebration, and what it’s like to work in this profession. Learn more at her website:
In this episode:
- How Nell was inspired to specialize in funeral photography
- Why it’s nearly impossible for family members to take photographs of a funeral or memorial service
- How it is still considered taboo by some people to take photos at funerals
- The benefits she experiences from this work
- How photographs are an important part of family history
- How funeral photography can help us normalize death as part of life
- Why funerals can be a time of transformation and healing
Links mentioned in this episode:
Resources:
- Check out the beautiful gallery of photographs on Nell’s website here
- Continuing Bonds Theory of Grief
Related episodes:
- Still, Life: A Photographic Journey Through Grief with Sarah Treanor
- Through the Camera Lens: Right, before I die with Andrew George
- It’s Your Funeral: A “Fun” Guide to Planning for the End of Life with Kathy Benjamin
Other links:
- Hospice Wisdom with Barbara Karnes Resource Page
- 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying by Karen Wyatt MD
- Latest post on Substack: We Need Another Word for Grief
- What Really Matters Podcast: Roses for Tracey and Grief with Wings
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