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Good Goodbyes. The 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 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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29. Planning Ahead of Time a Chat with Dayle

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/02/19

Send us a text 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 support. In life, we help and support the people closest to us. We can ...

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28 A talk with Sy about the loss of his mum, Chris

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/02/11

Send us a text 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. 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 ...

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27. Dementia friendly Funerals. A chat with Nancy...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/02/05

Send us a text 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 trust. How people living with dementia can be well aware of their surroundings a...

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26. A chat with Emma Grey about Sadmin and Grief.

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/01/29

Send us a text 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 have a good chat about many of the things a widow deals with and how k...

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25. A chat about, Death Doula's, Alternative places...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/01/22

Send us a textGuest 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 independently. View on direct cremation are shared and how...

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24. Catching up with you all, in this, a new year.

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/01/15

Send us a textSy 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 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 funeral director from Devon in the UK an...

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23. Orders of Service

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/01/08

Send us a textThis 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 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 funeral director from Devon in the UK and Tina Naldrett an independent Celebr...

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22. Pre-planning for your Funeral, is it helpful?

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/01/01

Send us a textPre-planning for your funeral is this something you have considered?Sy and Tina discuss this and what you can doAnything 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 ActuallyFuneral plans (Finance Conduct Authority regulated) might be a good idea.People can be more comfortable when plans are made. Tina talks about how it might be like house insurance. We discuss what can trigger people to pl...

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21. Happy Christmas and Thank you

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/12/18

Send us a textJust 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 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 funeral director from Devon in the UK and Tina N...

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26:17

20. Grief at Christmas and the festive season.

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/12/18

Send us a textThis episode is all about Grief at ChristmasHow 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 https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/support-and-self-care/https://untanglegrief.com/christmas-grief/https://www.cruse.o...

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11:41

19. FUNerals and Living Funerals what are they?

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/12/11

Send us a textFUNerals 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 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/28/i-didnt-realise-i-was-so-loved-five-people-stories-of-a-living-funeralLiving Every Secondhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0023k68Kris Charity https://coppafeel.org/ The Good Go...

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11:37

Swearing at funerals.

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/12/04

Send us a textThis is an explicit episode, with a little bit of swearing in it.So bear that in mind when listening, as Tina dn 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 relevant. We touch on how to manage this if it will be a part of the service. The ...

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16:05

The Who's who at funerals. Who are the cast of helpers?

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/11/27

Send us a textThis 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 ofFuneral Directors funeral arrangements and Crew or operatives might be helping Sy explains what they do. Tina speaks of the types of CelebrantsAt the Crem you will find the chapel attendant , equivalent in some ways to the Verger in a church setting.A sexton or gravedigger is explained. Sy expl...

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12:04

Can dogs and other animals be at funerals?

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/11/20

Send us a textCan 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 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? Indu...

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Webcasts and Recording at funerals, what do you need...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/11/13

Send us a textAn episode about Webcasting and recording or broadcasting funerals and celebrations of life services . Sy gives a warning about a scam which asks people to pay to view funerals Tina discusses how webcasting and recordings can helpAlso what to do when the service isn't in a crematorium or other place where webcasting is an option, what are your choices ? Covering if it ok to record yourself as a guest ? The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered a...

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Visual Tributes, what are they?

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/11/06

Send us a textVisual Tributes Sy explains what a visual tribute. Fits with how families look at photographs.Putting a series of photographs together, can help with grief. A mention of Katie Mills a funeral director in Torbay who designs these for her families. How it helps with reflection time and fond remembrance.Here is a link to an example of a visual tribute https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=472411529974198The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered ab...

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17:26

Children's Funerals

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/10/30

Send us a textChildren’s Funerals A sensitive episode of Good Goodbyes about Children’s funeral Sy talks people infant death, but this is also up to the age of 18yrs.Sy talks about the terms you might hear like Non-Viable Foetus, a child before 24 weeks People who have a child die after this age support from the children’s funeral fund https://www.gov.uk/child-funeral-costs is the link for this.https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/child-funeral-fund this one for add...

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12:48

Ashes. What can we do with cremated remains?

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/10/23

Send us a textAshes, what can we do with cremated remains?Tina and Sy discuss this topicA few people still have ashes from people who are deceased and here are some options of what you can do with them.Landowners permission is relevant on private land. Football clubs are mentioned, beaches and natural places.Ashes scatterings and interments can be a formal way of doing this as it is symbolic. Celebrants and Ministers can help with this. How the what 3 words app is helpful.Memorial j...

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19:59

All about Coffins

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/10/16

Send us a textAll about Coffins Sy talks people through the variety of their coffin options. We walk about the difference between a coffin and a casket. They can take many forms, wood, cardboard, natural products, shrouds.Can they accommodate all different sized questions Here is the link to the shout out Sy gave https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2986537/amp/Former-Britain-s-tallest-man-grew-7ft-6in-buried-huge-bespoke-coffin-funeral-attended-members-Tall-Club-...

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What happens on the day of the funeral?

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2024/10/09

Send us a textWhat happens on the day of the funeral Tina and Sy discuss how this day goes and things to consider Including how you might feel Discussing parking, toilets and getting there on time.Will people , the mourners, go in first or will they follow? We discuss the options.More time for private goodbyes in chapels of rest gets a mention. We discuss the checks, carrying in, and the respectful placing of the deceased ready for the service. Curtains at the cremato...

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