Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye — Season 1
Statistically speaking, Australia’s beloved journalist and 5-time Logie winner, Ray Martin, would be dead in 4 years. Actually, because he is male, take another 2 years off. That leaves a short window
About this season
Statistically speaking, Australia’s beloved journalist and 5-time Logie winner, Ray Martin, would be dead in 4 years. Actually, because he is male, take another 2 years off. That leaves a short window to plan his funeral and yet- has he done so? Alas, no. In fact, like most Australians, he’s barely given it much thought.
Episodes (3)
1. Episode 1
Aired 14 August 2024 • 55 min
Ray Martin meets morticians, medical students, undertakers and death deniers to better understand people's relationship to death as he begins planning his own funeral.
2. Episode 2
Aired 21 August 2024 • 50 min
Ray Martin looks at how people go out, including cremation, burial and more modern approaches, and thinks about where he might like to be laid to rest.
3. Episode 3
Aired 28 August 2024 • 49 min
Ray Martin looks into the rituals around funeral ceremonies, from Samoan farewell songs to heavy metal mosh pits and explosive firework shows, and chooses one for his own funeral.