Even as most people come across accidents and deaths every other day, talking about it is very difficult. With Day of the Dead observed earlier this month, mid-day.com spoke to Mumbai undertakers to understand more about how they live life among the dead
Every year, Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 2 around the world. It is the day that corresponds with All Souls Day, observed by the Catholic community in the city. Photo Courtesy: Sunil Colaco
- Every year, Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 2 around the world
- It is the day that corresponds with All Souls Day, observed by the Catholic community
- Unfortunately, most people do not like to talk about death among the living
"People aren't really comfortable talking about death, but it is a part of life. It is written in every person's life," shares Lester D'souza Jr, who meets us after returning from a funeral, which he had just provided services for in Vasai. While others may shudder when sitting amid coffins and crosses, the 24-year-old is calm because it has become a part of his life to deal with death. Even though he took over the business only four years ago, the Naigaon resident has been surrounded by coffins, cemeteries, crosses and gravestones for as long as he can remember. After all he was only three years old when his parents set up Lester D'souza Undertakers in Vasai. Today, they happen to be one of the go-to people for the service in the Vasai-Virar region since 2002. But what is life like around death?
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