Best Funeraldirector Podcasts (2025)

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39 What is a Eulogy ? 12:20

3d ago12:20

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Send us a text 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. 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 …

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

11d ago30:46

30:46

Send us a text 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 m…

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

18d ago11:50

11:50

Send us a text 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 The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at funerals? Have any questions now t…

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

25d ago43:36

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Send us a text 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 Amazo…

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35 Working in the Funeral Sector 18:21

1M ago18:21

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Send us a text 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. The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at funera…

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

1M ago12:43

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Send us a text 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. 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 yo…

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33 Discussing Digital Legacy with the Glam Reaper 33:37

2M ago33:37

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Send us a text 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 …

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32. Social Media and Funerals 15:41

2M ago15:41

15:41

Send us a text 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 The Good Goobye…

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

2M ago32:39

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Send us a text 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 He…

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

2M ago14:46

14:46

Send us a text 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 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? …

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

2M ago40:40

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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 Tim…

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

3M ago14:09

14:09

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 t…

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

3M ago24:51

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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 …

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

3M ago33:06

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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 support…

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

3M ago40:33

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Send us a text 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 Indepe…

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

4M ago14:25

14:25

Send us a text 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 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 y…

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23. Orders of Service 13:21

4M ago13:21

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Send us a text 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 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 arr…

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

4M ago17:35

17:35

Send us a text 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. …

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21. Happy Christmas and Thank you 1:24

5M ago1:24

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Send us a text 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 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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20. Grief at Christmas and the festive season. 26:17

5M ago26:17

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Send us a text 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 U…

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

5M ago11:41

11:41

Send us a text 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 The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wo…

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18. Swearing at funerals. 11:37

5M ago11:37

11:37

Send us a text 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 tel…

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

5M ago16:05

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Send us a text 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…

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

6M ago12:04

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Send us a text 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 The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at …

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

6M ago9:35

9:35

Send us a text 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, wh…

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

6M ago7:38

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Send us a text 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…

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13. Children's Funerals 17:26

6M ago17:26

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Send us a text 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 t…

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

6M ago12:48

12:48

Send us a text 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 ca…

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11.All about Coffins 19:59

7M ago19:59

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Send us a text 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/…

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10. What happens on the day of the funeral? 20:15

7M ago20:15

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Send us a text What 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. …

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9. Tips about Music at funerals and Celebrations of life 11:52

7M ago11:52

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Send us a text Listen in for a brief bit of singing from Sy. Also you will find in this episode, a helpful chat about music. Sy shares he advice about choosing, and Tina talks about compilations. Sy shared the top ten choices from last year.. Can we have music with swearing or explicit language in it? How wide is our choice ? Can we have sound effe…

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8. What will the Celebrant, Minister or Officiant ask? 15:45

7M ago15:45

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Send us a text This weeks episode is about the Celebrants (or most Officiants role). We cover where we might meet? what might be asked and useful things to think about beforehand. How the in-depth conversation will take place. Perhaps looking through photographs can help to prepare. There may be clues from notes kept. How do you wish to feel after …

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7.A Bite size about Floral tributes and flowers 12:05

8M ago12:05

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Send us a text What can Floral tributes or flowers look like? How you can have many or few, the choices you have. How you can incorporate the use of flowers in different ways as part of the ceremony and involve your mourners or guests. What to do if you prefer no flowers or have strong views about them. Tina and Sy discuss what happens to the flowe…

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6.Exploring your Funeral & Celebration of life Choices 16:32

8M ago16:32

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Send us a text This episode is all about Choices, a capital letter for a big topic. Simon and Tina Thank all the listeners so far and Sarah Wyatt the Celebrant gets a shout out for her feedback and comments to the show. Is there a traditional or right thing to do? What are peoples choices? Flexibility is discussed and how knowing what the person wi…

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5. What's the Dresscode for a funeral ? 8:54

8M ago8:54

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Send us a text This is a bite sized episode about dresscode? Discover if there is one? Is it ok to wear football shirts? Should we wear black? What about footwear at the graveside? all these things and more are covered in this short informative episode. The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at funerals? Have any…

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4. We have the death certificate. Whats next when planning a funeral? 20:48

8M ago20:48

20:48

Send us a text Welcome from Sy and Tina to this episode of Good goodbyes about some of the initial steps after you have been given the death certificate. Sy explains what happens after you have the death certification. We cover picking dates for a celebration of life or funeral What questions you might be asked ? The warmth and humanity in checking…

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3. What happens immediately after someone dies. The first steps. 17:27

9M ago17:27

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Send us a text Welcome from Sy and Tina to this episode of Good goodbyes about some of the initial steps that happen immediately after someone has died. Tina and Sy explain the difference between Verification and Certification of death. This is a walk through and step by step guide to the process you may go through. The first call is usually right …

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2. Direct Cremation, the pros and cons 13:59

9M ago13:59

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Send us a text Welcome from Sy and Tina to this episode of Good goodbyes about direct cremation. What is it ? Since 2019 3-20% increase in direct cremations Did you know this option can be with a local company as well as the nationals Do you know what’s involved? Tina and Sy talk about how important saying goodbye is and if a direct cremation allow…

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1. The first episode of funeral chat and myth busting, meet your hosts. 17:56

9M ago17:56

17:56

Send us a text Welcome from Sy and Tina to this first episode of Good goodbyes. A chance to meet your hosts Sy a funeral director and Tina an independent celebrant. We both work in Devon in the UK, but are sure that lots of people all over will find this interesting We discuss our reasons for making this informal, myth busting podcast. We discuss h…

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