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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.
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Its that time of year again and Sy and I wish you all a happy and contented Christmas and share this episode with you... link to Cruise coping with grief at Christmas Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , 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 ...
Justine Coombs award winning celebrant from kent in the UK joins the podcast to talk about how we can deal with the loss of a friend. How can friends be included in ceremonies and services? How can you as a friend remember and commemorate those special friendships ? How can family members include friends in the planning of a service and /or ceremony ? Join us for a chat that includes a mention of the red arrows, wine and MCDonalds. Resources A link to Justine a l...
Tina and Simon talk about family disagreements and funerals. What can you do if your in the midst of family disagreements at this time ? How can funeral professionals navigate this issue ? Resources family conflicts after death article coping with family fighting after a death How to handle difficult families in funeral service Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at fun...
Berni Benton Award winning independent Celebrant talks about the Windphone concept started by Itaru Sasaki and his Phone Booth of the Wind. We chat about how it works, what people may gain from using a wind-phone and Segway into a funny little moment talking about What 3 Words. Resources BBC Article about Windphones link to Berni Benton Independent Celebrant Link to Windphone information and map link to what 3 words Get in Touch, we would love to hear...
What can you write in a card to someone who has had a loss ? Tune in to this short episode about sending Christmas cards... what to write and if you should send one at all ? Resources link to Cruise advice on this topic Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , 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 arran...
In this episode Tina and Simon talk about their roles when it comes to Suicide and arranging the ceremony. Also taking a moment to reflect on the recent episodes from Pete's Dragons and Sobs and what they can teach us. Resources Link to the Petes Dragons Episode Link to the SOB Charity episode Link to the Samaritans Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at funerals? Have an...
Tina and Alison talk about this UK based charity born from a personal loss. Alison talks about the work the charity does with families and young people and the ways we can all reduce the stigma of talking about death by suicide. Find out Alison's Dragon name and pick up some tips on how to talk to people who are bereaved and where to seek help if needed. Resources Link to Samaritans if you are having suicidal thoughts link to Petes Dragons link...
With a focus on death by suicide. Tina chats to Josie from the charity Survivors of bereavement by suicide about this topic. What are useful things to say when someone has died by suicide ? What help is on offer ? and so much more Resources Help if you are having suicidal thoughts Samaritans helpline Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide website Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered ab...
This bitesized episode , where Tina and Simon explore the use of silence at funerals and memorials. When might this be useful and why? how long can a silence last How can funeral professionals use silence ? Resources moment of silence article Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , 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 mig...
Brendan from Greener Globe funeral standards talks with Tina about these standards funeral directors can sign up to do in the UK. There is also talk about natural burial grounds, wildflowers, and ways to be green and eco friendly in your own funeral plans. Resources Choosing a natural burial ground the natural death center Greener Globe Funeral standards Episode on Trees and remembrance Episode on Willow Coffins Get in Touch, we would love to hear f...
in this episode We are joined by Kate from Norman Lock and Son who is an Embalmer. Kate chats about how she came to be one, what she finds rewarding about it and some of the myths people have about embalming along the way. Resources The embalming process step by step Kates episode about being a female funeral director Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at funerals? Have any ...
Abi from Woven Farewells is also a Gravedigger. We chat about how she came to do this , some of the things involved and where she finds her peaceful moments. Resources Association of Natural Burial grounds link Link to the Trees Episode Link to the Willow coffins episode Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at funerals? Have any questions now that you find you have to arra...
Its taken a while .... but here it is an episode from a UK funeral director and celebrant about the weather? How can it impact the funeral ? What should you be thinking about in relation to the weather. You might also like this episode on Dress Codes at Funerals click the link to go straight there Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at funerals? Have any questions now that you find you hav...
Daavid joins Tina to talk about his Ashes to Blooms work, which featured as a finalist in the recent green funeral awards. How he came to have the idea, how to make your own Ashes and Blooms seedball and how it helps to remember our people and pets through growing seeds alongside ashes We talk about rabbits, containers, green-washing, pot noodles and so much more Resources Ashes to Blooms website How to make your own seedballs with ashes Episode 5...
What is a Wake? why is it called that. Do you need to have one and what might you do at one? Why has Tina been to one with bright pink salmon sandwiches ? Tina and Sy discuss all this and more Resources Check list for a wake Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , 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 ...
What words do we use when describing death, dying and dead? Does it matter if we use these words or others? Sy and Tina explore this topic. Lets us know your thoughts and any colloquialisms you have come across Resources A guide to talking about death, St Clares Hospice Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at funerals? Have any questions now that you find you have to arra...
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? What are our choices? How can the free Ashes Register help? What might communities do with the many uncollected ashes at funeral directors and crematoriums ? ideas are shared and links to good information given If you have ashes you would like to do somethi...
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? Which ones are good in which situations? Which might grow to big? What is it useful to think about when planting Trees ? This lighthearted and informative chat is a must for all Tree lovers Resources Link to the website for New Wood Trees&...
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 Accord and the Association of Independent Celebrants and standards in her profession. We chat about recent developments in Scotland in the UK, making complaints, best practice and so much more Resources National Association of Funeral Directo...
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 has in our lives and the impact of direct cremation. Listeners are invited to share their experiences of direct cremation using the link below. Resources and links Good funeral guide direct Cremation survey Good Funeral Guide web...
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