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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Before You Go
Ross Hickton on leading SAIF and honouring a 4th-generation legacy
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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 generations, and Ross’s vision for the future of the funeral profession.
From personal reflections to industry-wide challenges, this conversation offers a rare and insightful look at tradition, innovation, and leadership within one of the UK’s most compassionate sectors.
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