Don't Be Caught Dead
Welcome to Don’t Be Caught Dead - a podcast encouraging open conversations about dying and the death of a loved one. I’m your host, Catherine Ashton - Founder of Critical Info - and I’m helping to bring your stories of death back to life.
Because while you may not be ready to die, at least you can be prepared.
Don't Be Caught Dead
ENCORE: Meet the Coffin Confessor: From Troubled Past to Funeral Crasher
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⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️
This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and suicide. Also includes course language. Listener discretion is advised.
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From Troubled Past to Funeral Crasher: Meet Bill Edgar, Australia's Infamous Coffin Confessor
In this gripping episode, I sit down with Bill Edgar, a man whose life story reads like a Hollywood script. From his tumultuous childhood as the son of a notorious gangster to becoming Australia's most talked-about funeral crasher, Bill's journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
But what exactly is a Coffin Confessor?
Imagine someone crashing a funeral to deliver messages from beyond the grave - that's Bill's job, and he does it with unwavering dedication.
Bill's past is a tapestry of hardship and resilience. A victim of horrific childhood sexual abuse, he's fought tirelessly against the institutions that failed him.
This struggle has shaped his unique perspective on life, death, and everything in between.
As the Coffin Confessor, Bill gives voice to the deceased, ensuring their final words - whether loving or scathing - are heard. It's a role that requires a strong moral compass and the courage to face grieving families with potentially shocking revelations.
Key Insights from Our Conversation:
● Bill's philosophy on death: "We're all going to die. It doesn't matter what you do, we're going. Nothing's going to stop it. It's coming."
● The importance of preparation: Bill emphasises the need to be ready for death, both emotionally and practically.
● Confronting uncomfortable truths: Bill's work often involves revealing secrets at funerals, challenging the notion that we should only speak well of the dead.
● Elder abuse awareness: Bill sheds light on the often-hidden issue of elder abuse in aged care facilities.
● Advocacy for abuse survivors: Through his Facebook page "Lost Boy of TSS", Bill continues to support victims of institutional abuse.
● The Afterlife Delivery Service: A unique extension of his work, delivering messages and gifts from the deceased to their loved ones.
Bill Edgar's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to confront our past, speak our truth, and prepare for the inevitable. His work as the Coffin Confessor challenges us to think differently about dea
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