Rupert Callender - Raving in the Grave

Rupert Callender reflects on his dual life as an undertaker and a participant in the psychedelic rave culture. Grief is presented as a profound, often misunderstood psychedelic state, with Callender drawing parallels between the transformative nature of both death and the psychedelic experience. He argues for communal support systems, suggesting that practices common in rave culture such as shared vulnerability and radical presence could revolutionize how society approaches death, grieving, and the emotional challenges faced by those in the end-of-life care sector. By stripping away performative rituals, Callender posits that a more authentic, community-driven approach can help individuals navigate grief more effectively.