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. 

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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

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 people as we go.
Creating a bond, is so important and building trust.
How people living with dementia can be well aware of their surroundings and participate.
Using visual cues like photographs, to have conversations.
Listen in for a gentle conversation about  all this.

find Nancy here

 
Resources

Dementia friendly funeral  

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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

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 supports people in loss and grief, growing life around grief. 
We have a good chat about many of the things a widow deals with and how knowing more about the paperwork associated with  
Sadmin, the admin that is emotional is talked about in detail. 
We talk about how you can leave behind good information if you are the more organised one in your family. 
We chat about writing wills, caterpillar cakes, birthdays and remembering, . 

https://www.rainbowhunting.co.uk/ is the place to find Emma

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

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 Independent Celebrants 
How to choose a celebrant if you are doing this independently.
View on direct cremation are shared and how local funeral directors can help.
Discussions about being worried about death and the recommendations from Kathryn Mannix With the end in mind 
Berni is soon publishing her book My Life, My death, My wishes, a straightforward guide for all that Bernie has been speaking about.


Resources
Living well dying well UK   
Association of independent Celebrants
With the end in mind Book

Bernies Website 

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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

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 

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

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  

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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

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.
People can be more comfortable when plans are made.
Tina talks about how it might be like house insurance.
We discuss what can trigger people to plan.
Examples are given about how Tina and Sy have experienced people pre planning
Resources are shared from Charles Russel and the Coffin Club

Resources
Charles Russel's website with the resource
Your Wishes, Your Story, Your Memories – Book Download

Coffin Club

Miriam's Dead Good Adventure

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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

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 

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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

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 

Untanglegrief at christmas 

Cruse 

Young minds  

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

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 

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