Caring for the Dead Photographic Exhibition

In June and July of 2009, Davis Funerals were proud to bring to Auckland Bridgit Anderson’s photographic essay on the funeral profession. This was the first time the photos had been exhibited in the North Island and we were excited to be involved in such a thoughtful and respectful portrayal of our profession. Bridgit spent a year with a Christchurch funeral company working closely with staff, as well as the deceased and their families to produce this series of photographs.

Professionally displayed over 3 weekends in each of our funeral homes, Anderson’s images allowed the viewer a rare insight into the personal and professional domains of the funeral industry. Photographs taken in the clinical environs of the mortuary, at the graveside, in the chapel, and at the family home provided a thoughtful and broad understanding of the profession, one which ultimately seeks to demystify a world that is usually left to the imagination.