Death Trade

Something we’ll be making sure we tape…

Business of Death Tuesday, October 7, at 9:00 PM ET/PT (U.S. Premiere) TV-PG
On National Geographic Explorer.

Whether the economy goes up or down, the Business of Death will always remain steadfast. Now, NGC explores how this multimillion-dollar-a-year industry operates and how it employs the latest technological advancements. See how “green” trends are influencing the business. Find out how liquid nitrogen is used to freeze the dead. Visit the largest coffin factory in North America, where assembly takes only 55 seconds, and learn how magnesium doubles the life of a casket once it’s in the ground.