Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast
Ever wondered about what happens at funerals? Have any questions now that you find you have to arrange one? Ever think you might like to know more if you are arranging your own?
Industry experts Simon Savage an independent funeral director from Devon in the UK and Tina Naldrett an independent Celebrant offer advice and myth busting in this informal chat about all things funeral and celebration of life.
Occasionally we have guest episodes.
Episodes
49 episodes
49 Having your loved ones body at home
Sy and Tina talk about having your loved ones body at home for a while. A tradition in some cultures. There are some things to think about in relation to looking after the body and ensuring it is ok to be visited. Lin...
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Episode 49
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9:16
48 Family Led Funerals. A bitesized chat
In this episode we chat about family led funerals which are not led by officiants or ministers. What do you need to think about if this is something you are interest in ?
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Episode 48
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11:09
47 When we can't be there at the end. A chat with Sally Reynolds soul midwife
Sometimes we don't make it to the bedside at the end of someones life. We can feel a certain way about being there or not. Sally , a social worker, Soul midwife and celebrant who works with grief and loss chat...
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Episode 47
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34:00
46 Bequeathing your body to medical science
Whats involved in bequeathing your body to medical science in the UK? What should you think about if this interests you or a fmaily member has this wish?Is it the same as organ donation?All these questions and a few mo...
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Episode 46
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13:13
45 Green, Natural and Eco funerals a bitesized chat
Tina and Sy discuss what these sort of funerals involve. if there a difference? Can you include some Green and Ecologically positive aspects in every funeral? listen in for an interesting update <...
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Episode 45
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10:51
44. Organ Donation in the UK, a chat with Kathryn Somers a specialist nurse
Today's episode is about Organ donation, listen in to Tina and Nurse Specialist Kathryn Somers from Devon in the UK talk about this. Kat explores how to indicate you wish to be a donor, the criteria considered for organ donation, the number of ...
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Episode 42
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29:38
43. Transport to the Funeral
This bitesized episode is all about funeral transport. What can you have to take the deceased to the funeral ceremony? and what about the guests. Listen in for an informative chat about all things funeral transport
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Episode 43
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11:53
42. Imran, "conversations with my dad", and developing carer resources
Imran Nazerali joins the podcast to talk about the work he is doing with Imperial College London around Mental Health at end of life, where he is working with others to help shape meaningful improvements in end of life care. A...
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Episode 44
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42:24
41. What you can put in the Coffin?
We discuss what can go in a coffin, at a burial and cremation. Green and Ecological friendly funerals to be discussed at a later episode Find out about binoculars, Waders and War and Peace
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Episode 41
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9:56
40. Dealing with multiple loses, a chat with Dionne Smith
Dionne joins the podcast to talk about her experience of multiple loses, her parents, grandmother and her sister-in-law all in a short period of time. Dionne runs her own coaching brand business and shares how it is to try and keep ...
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Episode 40
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31:31
39 What is a Eulogy ?
Tune in to find out about Eulogies, what are they, tips for writing them and how they can be included in the service. Emotional Flag, Baby loss and Children funerals is mentioned.
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Episode 39
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12:20
38. Whats it like to work at a crematorium ? Q and A with the East Devon Team.
Lizzie and Nick join the podcast to talk about their roles within the East Devon Crematoruim. Answering all sorts of questions about how they manage the services and the aftercare for deceased people and their families and friends. Safety at cr...
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Episode 38
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30:46
37 Repatriation, What happens if someone dies abroad
This episode is all about what happens if a UK national dies overseas. Some tips and recommendations are discussed. Resources click for the link
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Episode 37
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11:50
36. Pet loss and Childhood bereavement with Author Lorna Vyse
Its #Nationalpetmonth and a good time to be talking about our pets.Lorna Joins us for this informative and helpful episode all about Pet and Animal loss. we talk about speaking to children about animal loss and other bereavements. <...
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Episode 36
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43:36
35 Working in the Funeral Sector
Sy, talks about the thing which inspired him to work as a Funeral Director, listen in if this is an interest of yours. Find out about Sy's Tattoo and Childhood obsession. We talk about tradition and ceremony and what they mean...
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18:21
34. Booking the date and time of the funeral
Sy and Tina chat about things to know when you are booking the date and time of the funeral. With tips about what to consider and think about and the options you may have.
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12:43
33 Discussing Digital Legacy with the Glam Reaper
Jennifer Muldowney, otherwise know as the Glam Reaper joins us to discuss digital legacy and some of the things for us to think about in relation to our social media accounts, phones and laptops. Jennifer shares some of her wisdom i...
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32. Social Media and Funerals
On the back of Sys', Tik Tok success with a post about what happens to the coffin when there is a cremation. We offer this insightful episode about the use of social media in relation to funerals. Much loved gets a mention and many ...
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31. Involving Children and Young People in Funerals with Charles Russell
This Weeks Episode is with Charles Russell an award winning funeral celebrant, who has written a book Bee Happy and shares his thoughts about having children and young people at funerals. We talk about the way children can be involv...
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32:39
30 Visiting and viewing your person in the chapel of rest
Tina and Sy talk about viewing your person in the chapel of rest. Do you have to ? What is Sys advice?How long can you stay, questions like this and others are covered in this episode
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Episode 29
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14:46
29. Planning Ahead of Time a Chat with Dayle
Dayle Adams joins the Podcast Today to talk about planning ahead of time. what she does with clients and how she came to be in this line of work Dayle found grieving overshadowed by administration, lack of paperwork and a need for m...
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Episode 29
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40:40
28 A talk with Sy about the loss of his mum, Chris
Sy, returns from a short absence and talks about his own recent loss of his mum Chris. Sy asks if anyone hads any advice and if you do please do message the show. We always like to hear from you all.
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Episode 28
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14:09
27. Dementia friendly Funerals. A chat with Nancy Whitmarsh
Nancy Whitmarsh joins the Good Goodbyes podcast to talk about how to support people living with Dementia funerals. This conversation explores how to fully include people living with dementia in the planning and attendance of a funeral.N...
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Episode 27
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24:51
26. A chat with Emma Grey about Sadmin and Grief.
Emma Grey joins the podcast, Emma is a grief and life coach, and expert in “Sadmin” , at Rainbow Hunting.She talks about the work she does with her knowledge as a probate and wills lawyer, she speaks of Simon her husband, his death an...
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Episode 26
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33:06
25. A chat about, Death Doula's, Alternative places for ceremonies, and more with Berni Benton
Guest Episode Berni Benton is a guest Independent Celebrant, end of life Doula And Vice president of the Association of Independent Celebrants joins Tina for a chat whilst Sy is away.Berni describes what a doula does, she explains h...
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Episode 25
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40:33