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Deep Dive: Coffee, Cake & Crematorium (2011)

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Coffee, Cake & Crematorium
Coffee, Cake & Crematorium is a documentary that examines funeral tourism in the German-Dutch border region. It addresses the commercialization of funerals and how society deals with death. The film presents various funeral services and attractions, reflecting on the cultural attitudes towards death in this area. The documentary runs for 55 minutes and invites viewers to consider the implications of turning the 'last farewell' into a business. It prompts discussions about our inhibitions regarding death and how they manifest in the ways we commemorate it.

Why Watch

  • •See unique funeral services in the German-Dutch border.
  • •Find out how death is commercialized in modern society.
  • •Meet people involved in the funeral tourism industry.

Did You Know

•The film focuses on funeral tourism in the German-Dutch border region.
•It runs for 55 minutes, providing a concise look at the topic.
•The documentary addresses the commercialization of funerals.

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Funeral industry insightsCultural attitudes towards deathTourism trends