A Life Among the Dead offers an intimate exploration of mortality through the eyes of Ireland's most renowned funeral director. David McGowan, featured in the acclaimed Netflix documentary The Funeral Director, draws upon decades of professional experience to demystify death and the dying process. This thoughtful guide examines the cultural, scientific, and unexplained dimensions of our final journey, whilst honouring the distinctly Irish approach to grief and remembrance. McGowan advocates for open dialogue about death—encouraging readers to understand their own wishes and those of their loved ones. Essential reading for anyone seeking to transform their relationship with life's only certainty.