In this episode of Zombie Book Club, we sit down with writer and death doula Sara Wuillermin of Bury Me in New Jersey Community to explore the emotional and human heart of 28 Years Later, a film that uses its post-apocalyptic world not just to terrify, but to ask what it means to grieve, to love, and to carry loss forward in community. From Spike’s perilous journey to save his ailing mother to the rituals communities invent to honor their dead, we unpack how zombie stories reflect real-world grief, shared resilience, and the surprising spaces where care and resistance intersect.

We talk about how death doula work and mutual aid reshape our understanding of “survival,” how potlucks, Signal groups, and ordinary solidarity can be tools of connection. Whether you’re here for deep takes on grief, film, or community care, this conversation makes room for both the pain and tenderness of living in a world shaped by loss.

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• Bury Me in New Jersey Community
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  • Website / Podcast info: https://burymeinnj.com

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