Inside the Funeral Industry: What It’s Like to Work With Death Every Day

Video Description

In this powerful and deeply personal documentary, Stacey Dooley confronts her fears about death by immersing herself in the world of funeral services at AW Lymn, a family-run funeral directors in Nottingham. After previously exploring her fear of mortality in Inside the Convent, Stacey’s perspective has shifted even more as a new mother, pushing her to seek answers and understanding about what lies ahead. Going behind the scenes, Stacey experiences every part of the funeral industry — from arranging services to working with florists, coffin makers, headstone engravers, and embalmers — to uncover the realities of a profession most of us rarely see. Along the way, she meets bereaved families planning their final goodbyes, individuals facing their own mortality, and explores the role faith and spirituality play in a modern, increasingly secular Britain. Raw, emotional, and surprisingly uplifting, this documentary offers a rare insight into how we cope with loss — and asks whether Stacey can finally find peace with one of life’s biggest questions.