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We've come to the end of this series of The Parlour Game podcast, so who should have the last word?The Stonemason of course. Their inscriptions stand to inform generations to come of who, "lies here". It's our final goodbye and what we say can
In this penultimate episode in the series, we turn the tables a little and ask what happens when Funeral Directors suffer personal bereavement whilst continuing to help those bereaved themselves. My guests, both with personal stories to tell on
We love our cars, don't we? So it's no surprise that many of us want a say in what takes us on our final journey. The late Duke of Edinburgh designed the adaptations to a Land Rover Defender for his cortege. Motorbike sidecars are increasingly
This week we hear from a Funeral Director who can give you one of the best views in Scotland - with only the one condition. Fancy an Eco-Cemetery? John Gauld of Gauld's Funeral Services in Crieff, Perthshire tells us more.www.ecoburial.mewww.ga
Ruper Callander, now an established undertaker, set out to become a pioneering example of the profession. He brought a "DIY' ethos to the business of death (and a sky blue Ford Galaxy hearse) which he explains to great effect is his book "What
Funerals are, on the whole, traditional. What other profession goes to work in a top hat and silver topped cane these days? So how does that fit in to where we are now. Cupar Funeral director Steven Stewart joins me this week to look at how thi
This week, we ask - are we doing the best for our children when it comes to teaching them about death and bereavement? The National Association of Funeral Directors has started a petition to get bereavement counselling into the school curriculu
Death is not the most feared thing. It's not spiders either. It's speaking in public.In this episode Funeral Celebrant Neil Dorward is my guest. He's spoken at thousands of funerals and sat down with as many families to hear fascinating stories
What are the natural alternatives to the way we depart? As we heard in Episode 2, there are choices and plenty of options, particularly if you have concerns on how your exit will affect the environment.The Natural Death Centre is a charity whic
There was a time when the local Joiner was also the local Undertaker - stuff of Hollywood Westerns you may say. But look hard enough and you'll find they still exist. Fife born Kenny Garland can trace his family Carpentry/Undertaker business
When it comes to your time, however long that may be off, what do you want for your own funeral? A special coffin, hearse, a favourite place? There are choices, plenty of them but the good news is, you don't have to make them alone. In fact at
Drive down any High Street in The UK and you'll probably spot a Funeral Parlour - maybe two. In cities, there are even more. But what's it like being an island based Funeral Director where you know everyone, everyone knows you and the weather h
Welcome to The Parlour Game!The podcast for and about the funeral industry in the UK. Listen to the introductory trailer for the series in which we speak to Funeral Directors about their work and why they do it. We'll hear from those who offer
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