LESUNG: Bestatters Diary

Come join us for a reading by Germany’s most famous funeral director, Luis Bauer, on September 2, 2026, at your Hugendubel store on Petersstraße in Leipzig!

In *The Undertaker’s Diary*, the celebrated social media star offers millions of followers and readers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the undertaker’s profession, demystifies the topic of death, and thereby changes the way we talk about dying.

About the book:
An unusual look at the professional handling of death—through the eyes of Germany’s most famous funeral director.
Although it affects us all, death is still a taboo subject—one that Luis Bauer helps to demystify with his book. The 20-year-old funeral director and thanatopractitioner has no qualms about dealing with death. He grew up in his family’s funeral home and was surrounded by the deceased practically from childhood. Today, caring for the deceased is both his profession and his calling, as he wants society to approach death and dying differently. That’s why he shares his story on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, where nearly 2 million people now follow him and are interested in what goes on behind the scenes at a funeral home—and why a young person chose this unusual career.

About the Author:
Luis Bauer from Fürth, born in 2005, works as a thanatopractitioner at his father’s funeral home. For years, he has been sharing stories about his work on social media. His first book, in which he answered questions from his followers, was published in 2022.

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