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Radio 4,03 Sep 2025,14 mins

SeriesStuart Mitchell's Cost of Dying

5. In a Better Place

Stand-Up Specials

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Have you ever seen a Mexican wave at a funeral? Stuart looks at the emotional cost of death in his mission to tally the cost of dying. When it seems like everything is getting more expensive; comedian, former banker and serial funeral-organiser Stuart Mitchell breaks down the true cost of dying. Using his own experience Stuart aims to find out if can we even afford to kick the bucket? You’ll learn so much about the hidden costs of dying, you may well decide not to bother doing it! Written and Performed by Stuart Mitchell Producer: Lauren Mackay Sound: Andy Hay and Chris Currie

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