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  • 64. Kate talks about being an Embalmer
    Oct 22 2025

    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 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

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    29 min
  • 63 Abi Talks about being a Gravedigger
    Oct 15 2025

    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

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    30 min
  • 62 Funerals and the weather
    Oct 8 2025

    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 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

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    12 min
  • 61 Guest David talks about Ashes in Blooms, Seedballs, Rabbits and more.
    Oct 1 2025

    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

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    42 min
  • 60 The Wake. What is it & do you need one ?
    Sep 24 2025

    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

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    15 min
  • 59 The words we use about death
    Sep 17 2025

    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

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    16 min
  • 58 Richard from Scattering Ashes in a discussion about the many choices we have for ashes.
    Sep 10 2025

    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

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    38 min
  • 57 Guest Philip from New wood Trees joins us. How can we use Trees to remember and celebrate our people?
    Sep 3 2025

    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

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    38 min