Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast

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 that all going whilst also caring for loved ones and organising funerals which include arrangements in Jamaica .  She shares her thoughts and feelings, with some helpf...

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.  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 li...

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 crematoriums in relation to getting the correct ashes to families. they talk about how they manage the emotion of working in a crematorium team and how they a...

This episode is all about what happens if a UK national dies overseas.  Some tips and recommendations are discussed.  Resources  click for the link  After a Death abroad UK gov  Citizens Advice what to do if someone dies abroad  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 y...

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.  Resources You can find Lorna and her books Here click for links  Website :  Pet Loss Pages:   Books on Amazon: Saying Goodbye to Wilbur:   Saying Goodbye: My Pet Memor...

Sy, talks about the thing which inspired him to work as a Funeral Director, listen in if this is an interest of yours.  Find out about Sy's Tattoo and Childhood obsession.  We talk about tradition and ceremony and what they mean to us and other people.  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...

Sy and Tina chat about things to know when you are booking the date and time of the funeral. With tips about what to consider and think about and the options you may have.   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 kn...

Jennifer Muldowney, otherwise know as the Glam Reaper joins us to discuss digital legacy and some of the things for us to think about in relation to our social media accounts, phones and laptops.  Jennifer shares some of her wisdom in this area of specialist interest.  Resources  click the links  for Jennifers instragram   for her podcast and blog page   Digital Workshop from earlier this year: Te...

On the back of Sys', Tik Tok success with a post about what happens to the coffin when there is a cremation. We offer this insightful episode about the use of social media in relation to funerals.  Much loved gets a mention and many other social media platforms   Resources  click to link  Much loved  Tik tok mentioned by Sy  Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , fune...

This Weeks Episode is with Charles Russell an award winning funeral celebrant, who has written a book Bee Happy and shares his thoughts about having children and young people at funerals.  We talk about the way children can be involved and offer some resources.  Here is the link to Charles Book Bee Happy You can find Charles  website Here  Other Books and resources  Some I love has Died. Logans fi...

Tina and Sy talk about viewing your person in the chapel of rest.  Do you have to ? What is Sys advice? How long can you stay, questions like this and others are covered in this 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 arrange one? Ever think you mig...

Dayle Adams joins the Podcast Today to talk about planning ahead of time. what she does with clients and how she came to be in this line of work  Dayle found grieving overshadowed by administration, lack of paperwork and a need for more help, which was only available from the person who had lost capacity or died.  Planning Ahead of Time (PAT) was set up in honour of her Mum to create a platform of...

Sy, returns from a short absence and talks about his own recent loss of his mum Chris.  Sy asks if anyone hads any advice and if you do please do message the show. We always like to hear from you all.  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? Eve...

Nancy Whitmarsh joins the Good Goodbyes podcast to talk about how to support people living with Dementia funerals. This conversation explores how to fully include people living with dementia in the planning and attendance of a funeral. Nancy talks about going at someones pace. Meeting the person where they are at, and learning about people as we go. Creating a bond, is so important and building tr...

Emma Grey joins the podcast, Emma is a grief and life coach, and expert in “Sadmin” , at Rainbow Hunting. She talks about the work she does with her knowledge as a probate and wills lawyer, she speaks of Simon her husband,  his death and how her learning about organising the paperwork had given her an “emotional handrail”   Emma supports people in loss and grief, growing life around grief.  We hav...

Guest Episode Berni Benton is a guest Independent Celebrant, end of life Doula And Vice president of the Association of Independent Celebrants joins Tina for a chat whilst Sy is away. Berni describes what a doula does, she explains how she works to support people at that time. She talks about her role within The Association of Independent Celebrants  How to choose a celebrant if you are doing this...

Sy is away at the moment, so Tina has gone Solo to let you know what you can enjoy from our episodes so far. Any suggestions for future conversations. Please do let us know  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 kn...

This Episode is all about Orders of Service  Do you need them? What can be in them? Tips and thoughts on this topic from Sy and Tina   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?...

Pre-planning for your funeral is this something you have considered? Sy and Tina discuss this and what you can do Anything from a Shoe box full of ideas, a quick note written down or a full plan. Listen to Tina reference the wrong film, She meant Love Actually Funeral plans (Finance Conduct Authority regulated)  might be a good idea. People can be more comfortable when plans are made. Tina talks a...

Just a brief Happy Christmas and Thank you from us both. See you in the new year, Happiness and Health, love and light for the season and for 2025   Sy and Tina  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 y...

This episode is all about Grief at Christmas How to hold and honor spaces for those who are no longer with us and how to look after ourselves We talk about Brussel sprouts, Ornaments, Christmas swims, Cinema visits and more. Recommending resources for those who might need some help at this time of year. Resources Mind grief support   Untanglegrief at christmas  Cruse   Young minds    Get in Touch,...

FUNerals a celebration of life before you die Example are giving of Kris Hallenga's event  and what happened there Monopoly tips are on offer and a good conversation about what these events can include. Resources An article on Living Funerals Living Every Second Kris Charity Coppa Feel  Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about...

This is an explicit episode, with a little bit of swearing in it. So bear that in mind when listening, as Tina and Sy explore the interesting topic of swearing within funeral ceremonies or services and celebrations of life? is is ok? Why is it relevant? We give some examples (hence the warning) and encourage families to feel ok to tell us about the person in all their colorful ways if this is rele...

This Bite sized episode is all about the people you might find helping and supporting during, before and after a funeral. Who are the cast and what are the terms you might hear of Funeral Directors funeral arrangements and Crew or operatives might be helping Sy explains what they do.  Tina speaks of the types of Celebrants At the Crem you will find the chapel attendant , equivalent in some ways to...

Can you have dogs and other pets at funerals? Sy and Tina chat through your options in this animal focused episode. The cast of animals includes, Parrots, Llamas, Donkeys, Mice, Cats, Dogs and Deer. Enjoy this informative episode about animals and funerals  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...