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Talk Death Delaware is a compassionate podcast about death, grief, hospice care, and end-of-life decision-making in Delaware and beyond. Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features...
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Talk Death Delaware is a compassionate podcast about death, grief, hospice care, and end-of-life decision-making in Delaware and beyond.
Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features honest conversations with hospice professionals, advocates, caregivers, and everyday Delawareans about topics many avoid but all of us must face — including hospice care, advance planning, funeral traditions, medical aid-in-dying, natural organic reduction (human composting), caregiver support, and the emotional landscape of loss and grief.
Whether you’re navigating your own grief journey, planning ahead for yourself or a loved one, or simply curious about the culture and practices around dying and remembrance, this podcast brings insight, stories, and compassion to the topic of death.
Episodes include conversations with experts, “Word on the Street” reflections, and in-depth discussions with regular people to demystify death, honor life, and talk openly about what it means to say goodbye.
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Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features honest conversations with hospice professionals, advocates, caregivers, and everyday Delawareans about topics many avoid but all of us must face — including hospice care, advance planning, funeral traditions, medical aid-in-dying, natural organic reduction (human composting), caregiver support, and the emotional landscape of loss and grief.
Whether you’re navigating your own grief journey, planning ahead for yourself or a loved one, or simply curious about the culture and practices around dying and remembrance, this podcast brings insight, stories, and compassion to the topic of death.
Episodes include conversations with experts, “Word on the Street” reflections, and in-depth discussions with regular people to demystify death, honor life, and talk openly about what it means to say goodbye.
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
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28 JAN 2026 · In this Word on the Street Delaware episode of Talk Death Delaware, I’m joined by LB of Newark, Delaware for an honest, darkly humorous, and deeply human conversation about death, family, and what happens when preparation falls short.
We talk about the real-world confusion families face with hospice care and morphine administration, and how not knowing what to do in end-of-life moments can add trauma to an already devastating loss. LB shares experiences living through two deeply traumatic deaths, and how those moments reshaped his understanding of responsibility, grief, and family dynamics.
We also dig into why having a single executor matters, what happens when families don’t work together after a parent’s death, and how sometimes one person becomes the glue holding everyone together.
Along the way, LB brings his signature black humor, stories from life on the road, and insights gained while driving his unforgettable ambulance converted into a camper, complete with a “Refrigerated Cadaver Transport” sticker.
This episode is raw, local, and very Delaware—exploring life and death on the road, inside families, and in the spaces no one talks about enough. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.
If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.
Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com
Follow The Good Death Doula on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715 or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/ for photos.
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19 JAN 2026 · In this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we have an honest and deeply reflective conversation about aging, grief, and mortality. I speak with Mike Ingram, a nearly 70-year-old Delaware resident, about how thinking about death changes as we get older and how loss stays with us over time.
Mike shares his experiences around the tragic death of his son, the loss of his brothers, and the anticipation of losing a brother-in-law. We explore how grief evolves but never fully disappears, why families often struggle to talk openly about death, and how different beliefs about what happens after death shape the way we live.
This episode highlights why talking about death and dying matters—how these conversations can help us live more intentionally, prepare for end-of-life decisions, and support one another through loss. Talk Death Delaware brings death out of the shadows and into everyday conversation, where it belongs. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.
If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.
Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com
Follow The Good Death Doula on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715 or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/ for photos.
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11 JAN 2026 · In this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we explore why cemeteries matter—through personal memories, genealogy, data analysis, and the emotional experience of visiting graves.
What begins as a simple question—“Do you like cemeteries?”—unfolds into a thoughtful reflection on how places of burial become sites of history, curiosity, and meaning over time. From childhood visits to Civil War cemeteries, to an American military cemetery in Luxembourg, to quiet evenings spent in Newark’s M.E. Cemetery, this episode traces how repeated encounters with cemeteries shaped a deeper way of seeing them. Along the way, we look at cemeteries as data sources for historical and genealogical research, places where family relationships, social class, and community history are written into the landscape.As life brings more personal loss, cemeteries also become spaces of empathy and imagination—where we reflect on grief, sudden death, and the stories behind the names on the stones. This episode offers a gentle, personal meditation on why cemeteries resonate with us, blending history, research, and emotional insight.
For "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.
If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.
Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com
Follow The Good Death Doula on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715 or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/ for photos.
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15 DEC 2025 · Human composting is reshaping how we think about death—driven by grassroots demand for meaningful, environmentally responsible alternative to casket and flame cremation. This episode explores why families are seeking new options, how human composting fits into the funeral director’s toolbox, and the creative, deeply personal ways people are returning loved ones to the earth as perspectives on death continue to evolve across generations.
Mandy Stafford of Return Home, one of the three major companies that offer families human composting, officially known as Natural Organic Reduction. Mandy is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She explains why it is a growing choice among Americans and how it changes our way of grieving, and how Delawareans can opt in.
For more information, visit the https://returnhome.com or contact https://www.fariesfuneralhomes.com, which offers this service through a different company.
For more information or to have a conversation on Talk Death Delaware, contact me at
https://good-deathdoula.com Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.
If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.
Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com
Follow The Good Death Doula on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715 or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/ for photos.
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22 NOV 2025 · Kim Adams is deeply involved with the Omega Home Network, community homes for the dying that offer a compassionate alternative for individuals and families facing the caregiver crisis so many of us know all too well. Kim shares the origins of this model, why these homes fill a crucial gap in end-of-life support, and what it might take to bring a community home for the dying to Delaware.
Omega Home Network: https://www.omegahomenetwork.org
For more information or to have a conversation on Talk Death Delaware, contact me at
https://good-deathdoula.com Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.
If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.
Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com
Follow The Good Death Doula on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715 or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/ for photos.
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23 SEP 2025 · Robert Timblin talks about the history of Faries Funeral Home in Smyrna, the oldest funeral home in Delaware, his decision to offer Natural Organic Reduction, and embalming.
Faries Funeral Home: https://www.fariesfuneralhomes.com
For more information, contact me at
https://good-deathdoula.com Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.
If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.
Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com
Follow The Good Death Doula on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715 or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/ for photos.
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15 SEP 2025 · For "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences.
Today, I read a comment by a woman who heard Emma Heming Willis talk about the stress of being a caregiver. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.
If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.
Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com
Follow The Good Death Doula on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715 or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/ for photos.
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2 SEP 2025 · For "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences.
Today, a woman talks about the importance of having a positive attitude toward death and sustainable options. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.
If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.
Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com
Follow The Good Death Doula on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715 or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/ for photos.
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26 JUL 2025 · For "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences.
Today, a man explains the deaths of his grandparents and how it was sad, but also beautiful. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.
If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.
Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com
Follow The Good Death Doula on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715 or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/ for photos.
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14 JUL 2025 · Christos Phillipou is the owner of Pet Aquamation Delaware. Aquamation, or alkaline hydrolysis, is a water-based alternative to cremation. It uses a gentle mix of water, heat, and alkali to break down the body, leaving behind only bones and a nutrient-rich liquid. It's considered more environmentally friendly than flame cremation due to lower energy use and no emissions.
Christos shares what inspired him to bring this gentle, water-based process to Delaware and why it matters—for both grieving families and the planet.
For more information, contact me at
https://good-deathdoula.com Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.
If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.
Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com
Follow The Good Death Doula on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715 or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/ for photos.
Talk Death Delaware is a compassionate podcast about death, grief, hospice care, and end-of-life decision-making in Delaware and beyond. Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features...
show more
Talk Death Delaware is a compassionate podcast about death, grief, hospice care, and end-of-life decision-making in Delaware and beyond.
Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features honest conversations with hospice professionals, advocates, caregivers, and everyday Delawareans about topics many avoid but all of us must face — including hospice care, advance planning, funeral traditions, medical aid-in-dying, natural organic reduction (human composting), caregiver support, and the emotional landscape of loss and grief.
Whether you’re navigating your own grief journey, planning ahead for yourself or a loved one, or simply curious about the culture and practices around dying and remembrance, this podcast brings insight, stories, and compassion to the topic of death.
Episodes include conversations with experts, “Word on the Street” reflections, and in-depth discussions with regular people to demystify death, honor life, and talk openly about what it means to say goodbye.
show less
Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features honest conversations with hospice professionals, advocates, caregivers, and everyday Delawareans about topics many avoid but all of us must face — including hospice care, advance planning, funeral traditions, medical aid-in-dying, natural organic reduction (human composting), caregiver support, and the emotional landscape of loss and grief.
Whether you’re navigating your own grief journey, planning ahead for yourself or a loved one, or simply curious about the culture and practices around dying and remembrance, this podcast brings insight, stories, and compassion to the topic of death.
Episodes include conversations with experts, “Word on the Street” reflections, and in-depth discussions with regular people to demystify death, honor life, and talk openly about what it means to say goodbye.
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| Author | Linda Gould |
| Organization | Linda Gould |
| Categories | Education , Health & Fitness , Religion & Spirituality |
| Website | - |
| dyingwellindelaware@gmail.com |
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