Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast

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  Epis...

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 fac...

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...

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 wonder...

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 w...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 l...

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  Natural Death Center guidance  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 th...

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.  Resources  Norman Lock & Son  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...

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  Burial at Sea Navy video  Government information about burials at sea  Ashes 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...

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 more  Resources  click here for a link to wovenfarewells click here for Willow Tree mythology  click here for Willow Tree symbolism  Click here for previous episode on ha...

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 and resources.  all about being a pallbearer    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...

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.  Links and more information  Poppys blog some tips for keeping people at home  Go with Graces Tips for keeping a body at home  Practical Tips from the good funeral guide  Get in Touch,...

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 ?  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 kno...

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 chats with Tina about this and how we can feel as loved ones, carers, family and friends after the event.  link to Sally  link to grief chat  link to Tina if you wish to reach out  Get in...

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 more are covered in this sensitive conversation with Sy and Tina  Resources  A love of Humanity information about body donation  Royal College of Surgeons UK Human Tissue Authority ...

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  Resources  The Green Burial Council  Bereavement Advice Center , Green Funerals  Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens...

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 people who can benefit and so much more.  Resources  St Johns medal  Registering an organ donation decision, opt in or out  Get in Touch, we would love...

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  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 a...

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.  As well as his personal experiences around the time of his fathers death.  We have some heartfelt chats about how it feels to be a carer and to talk with our loved ones abou...

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  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 yo...