How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People

Mar 20 2024 14 ep. 20 mins 3
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My name is Sarah Jones, I am the founder and a funeral director at Full Circle Funerals. In this podcast, I will be speaking to real people, who share their experiences of arranging and then attending a funeral for someone they care about. They are going to share their tips, what they were worried about, and their advice, in the hope that this will help other people who find themselves in the same situation. There's lots of resources available, on websites, in books and other media where professionals like funeral directors and bereavement practitioners share their tips, but this podcast is all about people with their own lived experience, sharing their accounts to help and inspire others.

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How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Podcast Introduction

Mar 20 2024
This is a brief introduction into my podcast, in which I talk about who I am, what the podcast is about & why I decided to start it. Our Site (Helpful links): Funeral Podcast - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/find-out-more/funeral-podcast/ How to Arrange a Funeral - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/helpful-information/how-to-arrange-a-funeral/ Bereavement Support Meeting - ht

How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Episode 13 - Sarah Rushbrooke

Mar 20 2024 26 mins  
In this episode Sarah speaks with Sarah, who speaks about her experience arranging her grandmother's funeral, as well as about how her experience was the catalyst in bringing her back into Floristry. Sarah's Website (Rook Botanics) - https://www.rookbotanics.com/ Our Site (Helpful links): Funeral Podcast - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/find-out-more/funeral-podcast/ Ho

How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Episode 12 - Pete Scotson

Mar 12 2024 17 mins  
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Pete Scotson, who works as the Station Controller for Radio Alty. Pete talks about his experience in arranging his mother-in-law Pat's funeral. Our Site (Helpful links): Funeral Podcast - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/find-out-more/funeral-podcast/ How to Arrange a Funeral - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/helpful-information/how-to-arra

How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Episode 11 - Dr Rebecca Williams

Aug 27 2023 24 mins  
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Dr Rebecca Williams, who previously worked as a GP for over 25 years. She draws on her experience arranging her dad's funeral, as well as reflecting on her time as a GP supporting patients who have experienced bereavement. Rebecca now works as a Stress Management Consultant for a company called Williams Stress Management, and she has also w

How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Episode 10 - Lindsey Vigurs

Jun 16 2023 29 mins  
In this episode, Sarah speak with Lindsey Vigurs, who is an Artist from Stoke who will share her experience and tips from arranging her dad's funeral. Lindsey and her sister Katie have set up a social enterprise called Dead Good, who offer alternative funerals, and a space to connect and talk about grief & dying. Dead Good Socials - https://www.deadgood.org/ https://www.i

How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Episode 9 - Ben & Gaynor Moorhouse

Oct 16 2022 29 mins  
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Ben and Gaynor, who are bereaved parents who have kindly agreed to share some of their experiences in the hope that it will help other people.  Our Site - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/find-out-more/funeral-podcast/

How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Episode 8 - Lynne Fox

Aug 09 2022 16 mins  
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Lynne who shares some of her reflections having arranged her mum's funeral 9 years ago. A few years after her mum's passing, Lynne decided to become a funeral celebrant as she felt it's important to make funeral services personal and have the freedom of choice that she experienced when making her own arrangements for her mum. Lynne's Website - ht

How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Episode 7 - Chris Thackwray

May 23 2022 19 mins  
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Chris. In march his mother passed away at the age of 89 and at the time Chris was living in America so he had to come back to the UK to make the funeral arrangements. He talks about some of the problems he ran into, such as the waiting time for a cremation service being 6-8 weeks, and the solutions he chose, as well as advice for others in a simil

How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Episode 6 - Liv Cooper

May 21 2022 17 mins  
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Liv. In 2016 her brother Ed passed away suddenly and she had to make arrangements for his funeral. She speaks about her experience and things that helped her in making the arrangements as well as dealing with the sudden loss of a loved one. Liv has also created a TikTok channel called Liv Talks where she creates short videos that she hopes will he

How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Episode 5 - Jane Keogh

May 18 2022 14 mins  
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Jane, who shares her experience with arranging her mum's funeral in May 2020. She talks about the difficulties she faced from having to use a funeral plan that her mum put in place, as well as having to arrange a funeral during a pandemic and how she managed to overcome these challenges to ultimately have a service that was meaningful to her and h