Épisodes

  • 76 Endings and exits at funerals services and memorials
    Jan 14 2026

    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.

    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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    18 min
  • 75 Sadness and Crying at Funerals and Memorial services
    Jan 7 2026

    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

    Its ok to Cry

    Emotional numbness and grief, Marie Curie



    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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    10 min
  • 74 Grief at Christmas 2025
    Dec 24 2025

    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.

    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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    18 min
  • 73 Justine Chats about the loss of a friend and how we can celebrate a friends life.
    Dec 17 2025

    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 Justine

    a link to Grief Chat

    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.

    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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    44 min
  • 72 Family Disagreements and Funerals
    Dec 10 2025

    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.

    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
  • 71. Berni talks about the Windphone and grief
    Dec 3 2025

    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

    BBC Article about Windphones

    link to Berni Benton Independent Celebrant

    Link to Windphone information and map

    link to what 3 words

    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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    32 min
  • 70 Sending Christmas Cards to the bereaved. A bitesized episode
    Nov 28 2025

    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.

    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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    10 min
  • 69 Death by Suicide Episodes review with Sy and Tina
    Nov 26 2025

    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

    Link to the Samaritans

    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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    24 min