Explore every episode of the podcast Good Goodbyes. The funeral facts podcast
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| 95 Stacey James Licenced Lay Minister chats about grief, faith and working for a funeral director. | 28 oct. 2026 | 00:37:44 | |
Stacey James a licenced Lay Minster and funeral assistant chats about her faith and her role Link to Stacey's favorite Hymn The Summons will you come and follow me Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 94 Sophie Pierce Author of The Green Hill, talks about the loss of her son Felix | 14 oct. 2026 | 00:44:10 | |
in 2017, Sophie Pierce's life changed forever when her 20 yr old son Felix died suddenly and unexpectedly. By writing letters to Felix-composed during walks and swims taken close to his burial place by the river Dart in Devon, Sophie learned how to live in the landscape of sudden loss, navigating the weather and the tides of grief. This conversation is about Felix, the book and Grief. Resources find Sophie and her webpages here to contact Sophie you can email at sophieATsophiepierce.co.uk Purchase the book The Green Hill link here Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 93. Lets Talk Doulas with Emma Clare from End of life Doula UK | 30 sept. 2026 | 00:49:51 | |
This episode finds Dr Emma Clare CEO of End of life Doula UK and Tina talking about what a Doula does, how to become one , what families, people dying and their communities can gain from having Doulas alongside. Resources and links epiosde on green and natural funerals Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 92 Julie from Fiesta Farewells talks about Probate and planning for funerals | 02 sept. 2026 | 00:36:12 | |
Julie from Fiesta farewells joins Tina to talk about Probate and how to plan for the administration of your estate and the sharing of your possessions. Julie also talks about the creation of Fiesta farewells and the inspiration being it Resources Some information about probate in the uk link to episode on the loss of a friend link to episode about digital legacy Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| Summer Break | 03 août 2026 | 00:02:32 | |
Just taking some time off for good behavior in August. Will still be there for our clients conducting funerals and celebrations of life but an opportunity for you to catch up on all our 91 back episodes. Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 91 Ashes into Art, with Artist Lanson Moore | 23 juil. 2026 | 00:32:38 | |
This episode is all about how you can use ashes with paint to create something beautiful. Lanson talks us through how this came about for her, the mediums that can be used, the graceful process with the family and so much more. Resources find lanson here at Ashes into Art find the Bulgarian company who put ashes into pencils here Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 90 Our Song Request personalised music. A chat with Colin | 09 juil. 2026 | 00:37:27 | |
This episode is all about the option of choosing a personalised song for a funeral, to remember or use in a celebration of life. Colin the founder of Our Song Requests talks us through what it means for people to have special musical arrangements for themselves and their family. Resources the loss of a friend episode 73 with Jasmine Music for my mind charity link Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 89 Grief: A chat with two therapists, Sarah Brason and Susan Hollins | 25 juin 2026 | 01:01:42 | |
This is a conversation — that helps listeners understand the many different ways people experience grief, and the different kinds of support available from professionals like Sarah and Susan. Resources Box breathing link a short video Link to episode 80 with Dr Lisa Cherry on the joy of dying link to Sarah Brasons website , www.griefnavigator.co.uk where you can link to her open invitation to my free monthly Griefspace - an online gathering held at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month. All grief welcome and you can come and share verbally, write in the chat or simply listen with your video off - all participation based on what feels right for you is welcome. Sarahs Song link is here You might be interested to hear Sarahs charity single, written and sung by herself in memory of Rowan, her daughter and to help those grieving. Susan Hollins can be found here for Grief Counselling Here for Shamatic practice and a link to her writing , podcast and substack writing about thresholds Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 88 The Student Grief Network a chat with the founder Anna May | 11 juin 2026 | 00:39:12 | |
Grief when at University and a student has a whole extra layer of complexity. Here Anna May the founder of the student grief network, which offers resources, education and work in Universities talks about her own loss and the way this network supports people and encourages conversations about loss and grief. Resources Link to the Student Grief Network and Anna May Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 87. Funeral Traditions Paging | 28 mai 2026 | 00:12:26 | |
Simon and Tina begin the first of a few episodes in which traditions are featured this one is about the act of Paging Resources Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 86 Pet memorials and remembering a beloved Pet with Monika | 14 mai 2026 | 00:22:07 | |
Pet loss is such a significant thing for many of us . Monika talks us through some ways we can remember in our own homes and by using digital methods. we about why pets matter so much to us, the gaps they leave and how to honour and celebrate them email Monika for the free download and to share ideas at contact@petlegacy.co.uk Resources Episode 36 Pet loss and Childhood bereavement with Lorna Vyse Monikas website for Pet Legacy Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 85. Postmortems lets talk about them | 30 avr. 2026 | 00:13:28 | |
Tina and Simon talk about postmortems. Why they are needed and what happens. Resources The Royal college of Pathologists, what happens at a postmortem article Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 84 A chat with Samantha from Aura Flights, Ashes in Space | 16 avr. 2026 | 00:29:33 | |
Ever considered having your Ashes scattered in Space. Samantha from Aura flights talks us through how their company is taking Ashes into Space. Find out how this happens and listen as you consider if this is something for you or yours ? Resources Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 83. How long to speak for at a funeral ? | 02 avr. 2026 | 00:13:13 | |
Simon and Tina have a cheeky little conversation about how long to speak for at a funeral. The dilemmas of those who "cant keep to time" and the "no surprises" approach for families. Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 82 Heavenly Stars, Fireworks with Ashes | 19 mars 2026 | 00:21:13 | |
Did you know you could go off with a bang, that fireworks with ashes are becoming more established. Listen in to this chat with Tina and Colin from Heavenly Stars to learn more Resources Please see below links to some memorial displays Professional Display Videos: Antonio Carluccio Tribute – PLAY VIDEO Ruby Venezuela Tribute - PLAY VIDEO Traditional Tribute Display – PLAY VIDEO Musical Tribute Display– PLAY VIDEO Pendennis Castle - PLAY VIDEO BBC article about fireworks and ashes
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| 81 Unattended funerals | 05 mars 2026 | 00:13:31 | |
In this episode Simon and Tina chat about unattended funerals, what are they and what happens at them ? With a link below to our Direct Cremations episode Resources Direct Cremations Pros and Cons episode Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 80 Dr Lisa Cherry finding the joy in dying series | 19 févr. 2026 | 00:36:33 | |
Dr Lisa Cherry is an author, researcher, leading international trainer and consultant, she was diagnosed with incurable cancer in November 2023 and being given months to live in July 2025, Lisa is responding to a clinical trial, buying her precious time. She arrives into this conversation living in the liminal space between living and dying.and talks to Tina in this episode about the joy in dying series she has developed with Dr Arzhia Habibi an educator and interfaith practitioner. listen in for heartfelt truths about how it can feel for us if we learn that we are dying and the conversations that can take place around this Resources Dr Lisas website , with links to her publications and the joy of dying series link to "with the end in mind" book link to all the way to the river by Elizabeth Gilbert Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 79 Digital Gravestones A chat with Monika Piotrowska | 05 févr. 2026 | 00:33:03 | |
This episode is all about digital gravestones. Listen in to hear why Monika started this business, what they are all about.. What can you put in a digital gravestone page ? How do you access them ? This and so much more is answered in this conversation Resources link to comprehensive online memorial Link to the Penicuik witch trials
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| 78 Kirstie Atherton from Dead Positive, talks about death education, language , kindness and love | 29 janv. 2026 | 01:01:46 | |
Kirstie, an independent celebrant and founder of Death positive joins the show to kick of the year with an excellent conversation about Death, and Dying and funerals. We chat about love, authenticity, death education communities and so much more Resources Kirsties email contact deadpositivecic@gmail.com Maslows Hierarchy the low down Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 77 Future and previous episodes: What can you listen to that you may have missed ? | 22 janv. 2026 | 00:05:39 | |
As 2026 begins Tina talks briefly about the episodes ahead and what you can listen to from the back catalogue of episodes. Which you can find here via this link Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 76 Endings and exits at funerals services and memorials | 14 janv. 2026 | 00:17:47 | |
In this episode Simon and Tina chat about ways in which we can end a ceremony or service. The many choices on offer and things to consider Resources Options for ending a funeral service What happens at a funeral ? a guide Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 75 Sadness and Crying at Funerals and Memorial services | 07 janv. 2026 | 00:10:26 | |
Tina and Simon chat about Crying and sadness, How do people feel about crying ? Or not being able to cry? Resources How to avoid crying at funerals... an interesting article Emotional numbness and grief, Marie Curie Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 74 Grief at Christmas 2025 | 24 déc. 2025 | 00:18:03 | |
Its that time of year again and Sy and I wish you all a happy and contented Christmas and share this episode with you... link to Cruise coping with grief at Christmas Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 73 Justine Chats about the loss of a friend and how we can celebrate a friends life. | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:44:08 | |
Justine Coombs award winning celebrant from kent in the UK joins the podcast to talk about how we can deal with the loss of a friend. How can friends be included in ceremonies and services? How can you as a friend remember and commemorate those special friendships ? How can family members include friends in the planning of a service and /or ceremony ? Join us for a chat that includes a mention of the red arrows, wine and MCDonalds. Resources A link to the previous episode on Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 72 Family Disagreements and Funerals | 10 déc. 2025 | 00:14:59 | |
Tina and Simon talk about family disagreements and funerals. What can you do if your in the midst of family disagreements at this time ? How can funeral professionals navigate this issue ? Resources family conflicts after death article coping with family fighting after a death How to handle difficult families in funeral service Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 71. Berni talks about the Windphone and grief | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:31:40 | |
Berni Benton Award winning independent Celebrant talks about the Windphone concept started by Itaru Sasaki and his Phone Booth of the Wind. We chat about how it works, what people may gain from using a wind-phone and Segway into a funny little moment talking about What 3 Words. Resources link to Berni Benton Independent Celebrant Link to Windphone information and map Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 70 Sending Christmas Cards to the bereaved. A bitesized episode | 28 nov. 2025 | 00:09:32 | |
What can you write in a card to someone who has had a loss ? Tune in to this short episode about sending Christmas cards... what to write and if you should send one at all ? Resources link to Cruise advice on this topic Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 69 Death by Suicide Episodes review with Sy and Tina | 26 nov. 2025 | 00:23:38 | |
In this episode Tina and Simon talk about their roles when it comes to Suicide and arranging the ceremony. Also taking a moment to reflect on the recent episodes from Pete's Dragons and Sobs and what they can teach us. Resources Link to the Petes Dragons Episode Link to the SOB Charity episode Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 68 In Conversation with Alison from Petes Dragons the suicide and bereavement charity | 19 nov. 2025 | 00:32:08 | |
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 episode 18 about Swearing Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 67. In Conversation with Josie, CEO of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide SOB | 12 nov. 2025 | 00:40:02 | |
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. | |||
| 66. Silence at funerals | 05 nov. 2025 | 00:09:45 | |
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 Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 65 Talking with Brendan about Greener Globe funeral standards | 29 oct. 2025 | 00:37:18 | |
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 Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 64. Kate talks about being an Embalmer | 22 oct. 2025 | 00:28:46 | |
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. | |||
| 63 Abi Talks about being a Gravedigger | 15 oct. 2025 | 00:30:22 | |
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 Willow coffins episode Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 62 Funerals and the weather | 08 oct. 2025 | 00:12:04 | |
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. | |||
| 61 Guest David talks about Ashes in Blooms, Seedballs, Rabbits and more. | 01 oct. 2025 | 00:41:45 | |
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 How to make your own seedballs with ashes Episode 58 Richard from scattering ashes Episode 12 Ashes. What to do with cremated remains Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 60 The Wake. What is it & do you need one ? | 24 sept. 2025 | 00:14:59 | |
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 Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 59 The words we use about death | 17 sept. 2025 | 00:15:47 | |
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. | |||
| 58 Richard from Scattering Ashes in a discussion about the many choices we have for ashes. | 10 sept. 2025 | 00:37:33 | |
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 something with or wanted to make your own wishes clearer to friends and family this is a helpful listen. Resources Richards award winning Scattering Ashes Business website. Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 57 Guest Philip from New wood Trees joins us. How can we use Trees to remember and celebrate our people? | 03 sept. 2025 | 00:37:31 | |
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 link to Instagram for New Wood Trees Dame Judi dench My passion for Trees Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 56. Standards in the Funeral Sector. What are these and why do they matter ? | 27 août 2025 | 00:20:50 | |
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 Directors link The Funeral Celebrant Accord link Association of independent Celebrants link Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 55 In conversation with Isabel from The Good Funeral Guide | 20 août 2025 | 00:43:51 | |
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 website and resources Workshop Masterclass in Death Literacy Liminal Time Questions to Ask a Funeral Director Resource Questions to Ask about Direct Cremation Resource Kathryn Mannix Ted Talk What happens as we die Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 54 Burials on private land | 13 août 2025 | 00:10:27 | |
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 Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 53. Kate, Funeral Director from Norman Lock and Son joins us in conversation | 06 août 2025 | 00:27:14 | |
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 Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 52. Burial at Sea in the UK, bitesized episode | 29 juil. 2025 | 00:09:12 | |
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 Government information about burials at sea Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 51. All about Willow Coffins from Sophia | 22 juil. 2025 | 00:31:18 | |
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 to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 50 Pallbearers a bite sized episode | 16 juil. 2025 | 00:09:38 | |
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.
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| 49 Having your loved ones body at home | 09 juil. 2025 | 00:09:16 | |
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, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||
| 48 Family Led Funerals. A bitesized chat | 02 juil. 2025 | 00:11:09 | |
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. | |||
| 47 When we can't be there at the end. A chat with Sally Reynolds soul midwife | 25 juin 2025 | 00:34:00 | |
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 Tina if you wish to reach out Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. | |||