Oleg Vojtíšek and Adam Krecl, article author
An interview full of questions. And answers.
What is your relationship with death? I assume that after all your experience, you aren't afraid.
Was the idea of founding a funeral service driven by any negative experiences?
On the contrary, your organization also features young female guides. How do they handle a profession where age plays a role?
What skills does a person need to master to become a funeral guide?
Is death still a taboo in Czech society, or is the situation improving?
Do you have any experience with funerals abroad?
Is there a country whose funeral rituals you would like to see with your own eyes?
Where do you look for inspiration for funeral formats in the Czech Republic?
Are you succeeding in transforming Czech mourning rituals?
Your website features the phrase "a good funeral." What does a good funeral mean?
That reminds me of Mexico, where people believe that the departed stay among us...
During my studies in social anthropology, I also came across the Indian ritual of sati, where a widow is ritually burned alive with her husband's body. Have you ever witnessed anything like that?
Can you personally help the bereaved with grieving after the funeral?
People often embark on journeys during major life changes. Can you also prepare a symbolic journey for the bereaved?
You also offer burials in a natural woodland cemetery. How did you come up with that idea?
Why should I choose a woodland burial instead of a traditional city cemetery?
Do people come to you asking to hold a funeral a second time?
What types of funerals are currently the most popular among the bereaved?
Do people plan their own funerals in advance?
As a funeral guide, which part of the process do you find the most difficult?
How can I prepare myself for death?