Ms. Monlaü is a documentary filmmaker. Death is Donovan Tavera’s business. For nearly 20 years, Tavera has been a forensic cleaner in Mexico City, providing families of the deceased with the solace of a clean home. The short documentary above, filmed before the pandemic, considers what it means to wash away what’s left after someone dies. Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook, Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram.

Source: New York Times March 30, 2021 19:18 UTC