Before You Go
Podcast hosted by Matt Brook invites a range of guests to have open and honest conversations about death, grief and the way we remember - topics which are worth talking about before you go.
This podcast has been made by Westerleigh Group, one of the UK's leading providers of cremation and funeral services, produced in collaboration with Empica.
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Episodes
17 episodes
Living well with dementia: A conversation with Lisa Dicker
In this episode, we’re joined by Lisa Dicker, General Manager at Bristol Dementia Action Alliance, for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to live well with dementia.Rather than focusing solely on diagnosis and decline, Lis...
Finding serenity in end-of-life care with Mireille Hayden
In this episode of Before You Go, we speak with Mireille Hayden, Health Psychologist and founder of Gentle Dusk, an organisation dedicated to improving emotional and psychological wellbeing in end-of-life care.Mireille shares he...
Training the future of funeral care with Kirsty Simmonds
In this episode of Before You Go, we speak with Kirsty Simmonds, National Sector Lead for Connect2FuneralServices, about the vital role training and apprenticeships play in shaping the future of funeral care.Kirsty shares her journey int...
The cost of waiting: Why wills & power of attorney matter with Michelle Seddon
In this episode of Before You Go, we’re joined by Michelle Seddon, a Partner in the Private Capital team at Clarke Willmott, specialising in wills, probate, estate administration and lifetime planning.With more than 15 years’ ex...
Rethinking Death, Dying, and Community Care with Dr Emma Clare
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by Dr Emma Clare – Chartered Psychologist, End of Life Doula, and CEO of End of Life Doula UK.Emma shares her unique journey into end-of-life care, from working as a domiciliar...
Ginger Golf on turning loss into a world record challenge
Known by many as Ginger Golf, Josh Simpson speaks to Matthew Brook in this episode of the Before You Go podcast about finding purpose in pain and grief after the loss of a loved one.After the death of his mother, and wanting to honour he...
Father Norman on navigating Christmas after loss
Christmas is often seen as a joyful season, but for many, it can bring sadness, memories, and the weight of loss. In this episode, we speak with Father Norman, a retired Anglican priest who has supported countless people through grief.He...
The Glam Reaper: Jennifer Muldowney on funerals in the US
On this episode of Before You Go, Jennifer Muldowney — known to many as The Glam Reaper — shares the personal experiences that led her into the world of bereavement care. From navigating loss to planning beautifully bespoke celebration...
Danny Lesslie on grief, parenting and the healing power of writing
In this episode of Before You Go, host Matthew Brook engages in a heartfelt conversation with Danny Lesslie, a widower and author of the memoir 'Thank You Cancer.' They explore the profound themes of grief, love, and the journey of healing afte...
Ross Hickton on leading SAIF and honouring a 4th-generation legacy
Matt sits down with Ross Hickton, Managing Director, 4th-generation Funeral Director, and National President of SAIF 2025/26.They discuss the evolution of independent funeral care, what it means to lead a family business through generati...
James Crossland on the role of audio-visual media in funeral services
Matt has a conversation with James Crossland, founder of Obitus to talk about how personalisation and AV are reshaping the way we say goodbye. From the rise of the Super Venue to creating moments that truly reflect the person we’ve...
Emma Britton on being a funeral celebrant living with stage 4 'ALK Positive' lung cancer
Matt has a heartfelt conversation with Emma Britton, funeral celebrant based in Bridgwater in Somerset. Emma trained with the United Kingdom Society of Celebrants in 2020 and has been working as a celebrant since then supporting over 800 bereav...
Duncan Reynolds on the importance of choosing how to memorialise a loved one
Join Matt for his conversation with Duncan Reynolds, Managing Director of Odlings in Hull - a wholesale masonry business set up over 150 years ago.Listen to their conversation about memorial options, common misconceptions about memoriali...
Dr Bill Webster on grieving - the most difficult and often misunderstood experience of life
In this episode Matt talks to Dr Bill Webster - semi-retired grief counsellor and Executive Director of Centre for the Grief Journey. After losing his wife in 1983 and finding himself struggling with grief as well as with the task o...