The Moth

A Ren Faire Funeral

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Jake Ottosen is cast as a grave digger at the Renaissance Faire. 

Tags Cultural traditions Celebration Grief Loss Death Relationships Friendship Inspiring Nostalgic Uplifting Moving Bittersweet Wistful Historical Optimistic Happy

Storyteller

Jake Ottosen

Featured on

Life After Death

Original Air Date

October 28, 2025

Recorded Date

December 9, 2021

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