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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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32:08

68 In Conversation with Alison from Petes Dragons the...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/11/19

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...

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40:02

67. In Conversation with Josie, CEO of Survivors of...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/11/12

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...

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9:45

66. Silence at funerals

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/11/05

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...

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37:18

65 Talking with Brendan about Greener Globe funeral...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/10/29

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...

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28:46

64. Kate talks about being an Embalmer

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/10/22

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 ...

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30:22

63 Abi Talks about being a Gravedigger

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/10/15

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...

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12:04

62 Funerals and the weather

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/10/08

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...

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41:45

61 Guest David talks about Ashes in Blooms,...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/10/01

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...

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14:59

60 The Wake. What is it & do you need one ?

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/09/24

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 ...

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15:47

59 The words we use about death

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/09/17

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...

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37:33

58 Richard from Scattering Ashes in a discussion...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/09/10

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...

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37:31

57 Guest Philip from New wood Trees joins us. How can...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/09/03

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&...

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20:50

56. Standards in the Funeral Sector. What are these...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/08/27

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...

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43:51

55 In conversation with Isabel from The Good Funeral...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/08/20

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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10:27

54 Burials on private land

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/08/13

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 think you might like to know more if you are arranging your own? Indus...

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27:14

53. Kate, Funeral Director from Norman Lock and Son...

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/08/06

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 now that you find you have to arrange one? Ever think you might like...

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9:12

52. Burial at Sea in the UK, bitesized episode

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/07/29

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 questions now that you find you have to arrange one? Ever thin...

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31:18

51. All about Willow Coffins from Sophia

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/07/22

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 having your person at home after death Get in Touch, we would love t...

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9:38

50 Pallbearers a bite sized episode

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/07/16

Send us a text 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 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...

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9:16

49 Having your loved ones body at home

Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast ·

2025/07/09

Send us a text 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 The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about wh...

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