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

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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 Celebrant offer advice and myth busting in this informal chat about all things funeral and celebration of life.
Please let us have your questions, like , subscribe and share this podcast.
find Simon and his team here www.ottervalleyfunerals.co.uk
find Tina here. www.camomileceremonies.com

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 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.
Please let us have your questions, like , subscribe and share this podcast.
find Simon and his team here www.ottervalleyfunerals.co.uk
find Tina here. www.camomileceremonies.com

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

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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?
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.
Please let us have your questions, like , subscribe and share this podcast.
find Simon and his team here www.ottervalleyfunerals.co.uk
find Tina here. www.camomileceremonies.com

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 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.

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.
Please let us have your questions, like , subscribe and share this podcast.
find Simon and his team here www.ottervalleyfunerals.co.uk
find Tina here. www.camomileceremonies.com

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 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.
Please let us have your questions, like , subscribe and share this podcast.
find Simon and his team here www.ottervalleyfunerals.co.uk
find Tina here. www.camomileceremonies.com

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 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.
Please let us have your questions, like , subscribe and share this podcast.
find Simon and his team here www.ottervalleyfunerals.co.uk
find Tina here. www.camomileceremonies.com

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.

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.
Please let us have your questions, like , subscribe and share this podcast.
find Simon and his team here www.ottervalleyfunerals.co.uk
find Tina here. www.camomileceremonies.com

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

You tube for NEW wood Trees

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?
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.
Please let us have your questions, like , subscribe and share this podcast.
find Simon and his team here www.ottervalleyfunerals.co.uk
find Tina here. www.camomileceremonies.com