
About this episode
Learn all about Tattoos as Creative Memorials
A permanent reminder of our loved one, a tribute, the first outward marker of our grief journey, a conversation starter, similar to memorial jewelry. There are many reasons people chose to memorialize someone or something in a tattoo.
Tattoos are permanent forms of body art that belong to a multitude of different cultures all over the world. Learn about the rich history of tattoos and how cancer survivors as well as grieving friends and family chose ink for the occasion.
In this Episode:
- 00:00 Intro
- 04:14 Cocaine Bear
- 07:70 Don't Ask Cake
- 14:37 Using Tattoos to Memorialize
- 30:45 Get Your Stuff Together
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