Best Funeraladvice Podcasts (2025)

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60 The Wake. What is it & do you need one ? 14:59

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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 fu…

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59 The words we use about death 15:47

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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 p…

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58 Richard from Scattering Ashes in a discussion about the many choices we have for ashes. 37:33

14d ago37:33

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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 a…

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57 Guest Philip from New wood Trees joins us. How can we use Trees to remember and celebrate our people? 37:31

21d ago37:31

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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 Tre…

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56. Standards in the Funeral Sector. What are these and why do they matter ? 20:50

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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…

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55 In conversation with Isabel from The Good Funeral Guide 43:51

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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 …

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54 Burials on private land 10:27

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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 t…

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53. Kate, Funeral Director from Norman Lock and Son joins us in conversation 27:14

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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 wha…

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52. Burial at Sea in the UK, bitesized episode 9:12

2M ago9:12

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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 wondere…

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51. All about Willow Coffins from Sophia 31:18

2M ago31:18

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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 sy…

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50 Pallbearers a bite sized episode 9:38

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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 w…

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49 Having your loved ones body at home 9:16

3M ago9:16

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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 Tip…

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48 Family Led Funerals. A bitesized chat 11:09

3M ago11:09

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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 …

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47 When we can't be there at the end. A chat with Sally Reynolds soul midwife 34:00

3M ago34:00

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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 t…

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46 Bequeathing your body to medical science 13:13

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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 …

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45 Green, Natural and Eco funerals a bitesized chat 10:51

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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…

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44. Organ Donation in the UK, a chat with Kathryn Somers a specialist nurse 29:38

4M ago29:38

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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, …

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43. Transport to the Funeral 11:53

4M ago11:53

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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? Ha…

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42. Imran, "conversations with my dad", and developing carer resources 42:24

4M ago42:24

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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 …

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41. What you can put in the Coffin? 9:56

4M ago9:56

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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 …

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40. Dealing with multiple loses, a chat with Dionne Smith 31:31

5M ago31:31

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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 s…

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39 What is a Eulogy ? 12:20

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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 …

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38. Whats it like to work at a crematorium ? Q and A with the East Devon Team. 30:46

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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 emoti…

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37 Repatriation, What happens if someone dies abroad 11:50

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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 fune…

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36. Pet loss and Childhood bereavement with Author Lorna Vyse 43:36

6M ago43:36

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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 Goodb…

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35 Working in the Funeral Sector 18:21

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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 wondere…

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34. Booking the date and time of the funeral 12:43

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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…

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33 Discussing Digital Legacy with the Glam Reaper 33:37

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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 D…

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32. Social Media and Funerals 15:41

7M ago15:41

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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…

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31. Involving Children and Young People in Funerals with Charles Russell 32:39

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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 …

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30 Visiting and viewing your person in the chapel of rest 14:46

7M ago14:46

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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 …

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29. Planning Ahead of Time a Chat with Dayle 40:40

7M ago40:40

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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…

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28 A talk with Sy about the loss of his mum, Chris 14:09

8M ago14:09

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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 question…

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27. Dementia friendly Funerals. A chat with Nancy Whitmarsh 24:51

8M ago24:51

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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…

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26. A chat with Emma Grey about Sadmin and Grief. 33:06

8M ago33:06

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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 los…

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25. A chat about, Death Doula's, Alternative places for ceremonies, and more with Berni Benton 40:33

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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 Celebrant…

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24. Catching up with you all, in this, a new year. 14:25

8M ago14:25

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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 hav…

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23. Orders of Service 13:21

9M ago13:21

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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 li…

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22. Pre-planning for your Funeral, is it helpful? 17:35

9M ago17:35

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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 m…

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21. Happy Christmas and Thank you 1:24

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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 o…

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20. Grief at Christmas and the festive season. 26:17

9M ago26:17

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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…

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19. FUNerals and Living Funerals what are they? 11:41

10M ago11:41

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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 , …

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18. Swearing at funerals. 11:37

10M ago11:37

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This 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 …

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17. The Who's who at funerals. Who are the cast of helpers? 16:05

10M ago16:05

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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 …

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16.Can dogs and other animals be at funerals? 12:04

10M ago12:04

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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 w…

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15. Webcasts and Recording at funerals, what do you need to know? 9:35

11M ago9:35

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An 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 help Also what to do when the service isn't in a crematorium or other place where webcasting is an option, what are your cho…

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14. Visual Tributes, what are they? 7:38

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Visual 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 tribu…

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13. Children's Funerals 17:26

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Children’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 link for this. Child fune…

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12. Ashes. What can we do with cremated remains? 12:48

11M ago12:48

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Ashes, what can we do with cremated remains? Tina and Sy discuss this topic A 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 w…

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11.All about Coffins 19:59

11M ago19:59

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All 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…