This episode marks the return to the series of Rachel Griffiths as Brenda who up to now had only made a brief appearance in the first episode, "Perfect Circles".
First appearance in the series of Rainn Wilson as the odd undertaker Arthur who forms a special bond with Ruth.
Originally the character of Arthur was supposed to be a Goth.
Frances Conroy and Josh Radnor worked together again in How I Met Your Mother.