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
58 episodes
58 Richard from Scattering Ashes in a discussion about the many choices we have for ashes.
Richard Martin from Scattering Ashes, talks with Tina about the many choices that accompany dealing with Ashes. What do we need to think about in relation to the environment? What emotions might we be feeling? <...
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Episode 58
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37:33
57 Guest Philip from New wood Trees joins us. How can we use Trees to remember and celebrate our people?
Philip Nieuwoudt from Artisan Nursery New Wood Trees in Devon in the UK joins us on the podcast to talk about Trees and how we can use them in remembrance and memorialising. How can we use them to reflect the character of our person? <...
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Episode 57
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37:31
56. Standards in the Funeral Sector. What are these and why do they matter ?
Join us in a conversation about Sys, recent National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) inspection. why he believes standards are important for all the clients who make their way to him. Tina talks about the Funeral Celebrant A...
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Episode 56
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20:50
55 In conversation with Isabel from The Good Funeral Guide
Isabel Russo, from The Good Funeral Guide joins as a guest to talk about the resources abvailabke for informed choices when we are preparing for death and funerals or celebrations of life. We cover talking about death, the place ceremony ...
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Episode 55
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43:51
54 Burials on private land
Burials on private land is discussed, what are the rules? What do we need to be thinking of ? Tina and Sy discuss the ins and outs of this interesting topic Links
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Episode 54
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10:27
53. Kate, Funeral Director from Norman Lock and Son joins us in conversation
Kate a Funeral Director and embalmer in a family business in Devon in the UK joins us to talk about being a woman in the industry. We chat a little about embalming, life work balance and the rewards of the work.
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Episode 53
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27:14
52. Burial at Sea in the UK, bitesized episode
This episode is about Burials at Sea in the Uk The rules that apply in the united kingdom are chatted about and the things you have to think about. Links and resources
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Episode 52
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9:12
51. All about Willow Coffins from Sophia
Sophia from wovenfarewells an award winning Willow coffin maker in the UK, joins Tina and Sys, podcast to talk about Willow coffins, how they are made, the way family can get involved. the sustainable story of willow and so much mor...
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Episode 51
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31:18
50 Pallbearers a bite sized episode
What are Pallbearers? How did the name come about ? Can family members be pallbearers? What needs to be considered?Sy and Tina discuss all these points in this informative bite sized episode Links an...
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Episode 50
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9:38
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