Season 1

In this episode of "Death And," licensed mortician Victor M. Sweeney sits down with retired journalist Jon Tevlin to talk about life, loss, and starting over. The conversation weaves through Jon Tevlin's decades-long career in journalism, his travels around the world, and the two very different live...

In this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney reflects on how families and friends can play a meaningful role in funerals and grief work. He tells poignant tales of families who found healing and meaning by participating in the physical acts surrounding a loved one...

In this episode of "Death And," mortician Victor M. Sweeney sits down with fellow funeral director and professor Dominick Astorino. The conversation kicks off with personal stories about what drew each of them to undertaking, touching on how reverence and the intangible pull of the profession influe...

In this episode of "Death And," Victor M. Sweeney sits down with fellow mortician and funeral director Patrick Lynch to explore the theme of what it means to be part of a multi-generational funeral home. Patrick Lynch shares stories from his family's decades-long tradition of serving Michigan famili...

In this reflective episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney spends a late evening exploring the theme of "Death and Choices." Victor invites listeners to consider the profound decisions faced at the end of life, including healthcare directives, the ethics of withholdi...