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Welcome to "Death: A Changing Industry," the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of the funeral industry. In each episode, we delve into the various facets of the industry, from the latest viewpoints from various experts to the emotional and psychological aspects of death and bereavement.

  1. 6D AGO

    The Hidden Cost of Unresolved Grief in Society

    John Adams sits down with Samita, Chair of New Zealand’s Grief Centre, to discuss grief, loss, and the work being done to support bereaved people across New Zealand.The conversation explores how grief reaches far beyond death, including pet loss, relationship breakdown, family change, and life transitions. John and Samita also discuss the importance of funerals and memorials, the risk of unresolved grief, and why society needs more open, compassionate conversations around loss.⸻🙌 OUR SPONSORSPrincipal SponsorNational Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) (https://nafd.org.uk)A progressive and inclusive voice for the funeral profession and bereaved people across the UK, the NAFD leads with integrity, advocacy, and education.GreenAcres (https://greenacresgroup.co.uk/)With six beautiful Living Memorial Parks across the UK, GreenAcres offers families natural, uplifting places to reflect, remember, and reconnect with those they’ve lost.FuneralBranch (https://funeralbranch.com/)FuneralBranch websites help funeral directors rank higher in search, clearly present their services, accept online payments, and convert early interest into meaningful enquiries.Westerleigh Group (https://westerleighgroup.co.uk/)Westerleigh Group provides high-quality cremation services in calm, thoughtfully designed spaces, putting care, respect, and choice at the heart of every farewell.MuchLoved (https://muchloved.com/)MuchLoved helps families create lasting online memorials. A place to share memories, light candles, and honour lives with love and connection.

    24 min

  2. MAY 8

    One Breathing Exercise Every Child Should Know

    The conversation focuses on how grief and trauma are held within the body, and how simple practices like conscious breathing can support healing and resilience. Our guests, Helen Spencer and Elle Riley from Pathways to Resilience (https://www.pathways-to-resilience.co.uk) discuss the role of breathwork in schools, the importance of supporting young people’s wellbeing, and how small, daily practices can help individuals better manage grief, stress, and life’s challenges.⸻🙌 OUR SPONSORSPrincipal SponsorNational Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) (https://nafd.org.uk)A progressive and inclusive voice for the funeral profession and bereaved people across the UK, the NAFD leads with integrity, advocacy, and education.GreenAcres (https://greenacresgroup.co.uk/)With six beautiful Living Memorial Parks across the UK, GreenAcres offers families natural, uplifting places to reflect, remember, and reconnect with those they’ve lost.FuneralBranch (https://funeralbranch.com/)FuneralBranch websites help funeral directors rank higher in search, clearly present their services, accept online payments, and convert early interest into meaningful enquiries.Westerleigh Group (https://westerleighgroup.co.uk/)Westerleigh Group provides high-quality cremation services in calm, thoughtfully designed spaces, putting care, respect, and choice at the heart of every farewell.MuchLoved (https://muchloved.com/)MuchLoved helps families create lasting online memorials. A place to share memories, light candles, and honour lives with love and connection.⸻📌 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeath: A Changing Industry explores the people, stories, and ideas shaping the future of funerals, bereavement, and remembrance.🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📺 Subscribe for new episodes

    41 min

  3. APR 6

    “No One Asked If I Was Okay” - A Teen’s Fight for Grief Education

    In this episode of Death: A Changing Industry, John Adams speaks with Olivia, who lost her mum at just 12 and is now campaigning for bereavement education in schools. She shares her experience of navigating grief as a child and the impact of limited support within education.The conversation highlights why schools must do more to support grieving young people, and how honest, compassionate communication can make a lasting difference.⸻🙌 OUR SPONSORSPrincipal SponsorNational Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) (https://nafd.org.uk)A progressive and inclusive voice for the funeral profession and bereaved people across the UK, the NAFD leads with integrity, advocacy, and education.GreenAcres (https://greenacresgroup.co.uk/)With six beautiful Living Memorial Parks across the UK, GreenAcres offers families natural, uplifting places to reflect, remember, and reconnect with those they’ve lost.FuneralBranch (https://funeralbranch.com/)FuneralBranch websites help funeral directors rank higher in search, clearly present their services, accept online payments, and convert early interest into meaningful enquiries.Westerleigh Group (https://westerleighgroup.co.uk/)Westerleigh Group provides high-quality cremation services in calm, thoughtfully designed spaces, putting care, respect, and choice at the heart of every farewell.MuchLoved (https://muchloved.com/)MuchLoved helps families create lasting online memorials. A place to share memories, light candles, and honour lives with love and connection.⸻📌 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeath: A Changing Industry explores the people, stories, and ideas shaping the future of funerals, bereavement, and remembrance.🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📺 Subscribe for new episodes

    22 min

  4. MAR 26

    We All Need THESE Life Conversations about Loss (With Dr Lauren Breen)

    In this episode of Death: A Changing Industry, John Adams is joined online by Dr Lauren Breen, a researcher from Australia whose work has helped shape conversations around grief literacy, loss, and how society supports people through difficult life experiences. Drawing on her research and practice, Lauren reflects on how young people often understand grief more broadly than adults do, particularly when it comes to losses that are not In this episode of Death: A Changing Industry, John Adams is joined online by Dr Lauren Breen, a researcher from Australia whose work has helped shape conversations around grief literacy, loss, and how society supports people through difficult life experiences. Drawing on her research and practice, Lauren reflects on how young people often understand grief more broadly than adults do, particularly when it comes to losses that are not connected to death.⸻🙌 OUR SPONSORSPrincipal SponsorNational Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) (https://nafd.org.uk)A progressive and inclusive voice for the funeral profession and bereaved people across the UK, the NAFD leads with integrity, advocacy, and education.GreenAcres (https://greenacresgroup.co.uk/)With six beautiful Living Memorial Parks across the UK, GreenAcres offers families natural, uplifting places to reflect, remember, and reconnect with those they’ve lost.FuneralBranch (https://funeralbranch.com/)FuneralBranch websites help funeral directors rank higher in search, clearly present their services, accept online payments, and convert early interest into meaningful enquiries.Westerleigh Group (https://westerleighgroup.co.uk/)Westerleigh Group provides high-quality cremation services in calm, thoughtfully designed spaces, putting care, respect, and choice at the heart of every farewell.MuchLoved (https://muchloved.com/)MuchLoved helps families create lasting online memorials. A place to share memories, light candles, and honour lives with love and connection.⸻📌 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeath: A Changing Industry explores the people, stories, and ideas shaping the future of funerals, bereavement, and remembrance.🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📺 Subscribe for new episodesconnected to death.

    28 min

  5. MAR 15

    What 43 Years in Funeral Service Taught Me About Grief

    With 43 years in funeral service and a deep commitment to supporting bereaved families, Don Burstow shares the personal journey that led him into the profession and the philosophy that continues to guide his work today.The conversation explores how the funeral profession is changing, from the rise of direct cremation and the decline of traditional religious funerals to what Don describes as a growing “mourning-avoidant” culture. Together they discuss the importance of slowing down to face grief, the role of community and ritual, and Don’s guiding framework for supporting families through loss: the Four R’s — realise, remember, receive, and release. ⸻🙌 OUR SPONSORSPrincipal SponsorNational Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) (https://nafd.org.uk)A progressive and inclusive voice for the funeral profession and bereaved people across the UK, the NAFD leads with integrity, advocacy, and education.GreenAcres (https://greenacresgroup.co.uk/)With six beautiful Living Memorial Parks across the UK, GreenAcres offers families natural, uplifting places to reflect, remember, and reconnect with those they’ve lost.FuneralBranch (https://funeralbranch.com/)FuneralBranch websites help funeral directors rank higher in search, clearly present their services, accept online payments, and convert early interest into meaningful enquiries.Westerleigh Group (https://westerleighgroup.co.uk/)Westerleigh Group provides high-quality cremation services in calm, thoughtfully designed spaces, putting care, respect, and choice at the heart of every farewell.MuchLoved (https://muchloved.com/)MuchLoved helps families create lasting online memorials. A place to share memories, light candles, and honour lives with love and connection.⸻📌 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeath: A Changing Industry explores the people, stories, and ideas shaping the future of funerals, bereavement, and remembrance.

    26 min

  6. MAR 15

    What’s Really Happening Inside Australia’s Funeral Industry?

    In this episode of Death: A Changing Industry, I sit down with Luke Gregson, funeral director and Junior Vice President of Funerals Australia, at his family funeral home on the Sunshine Coast, Australia.We discuss the future of Australia’s funeral profession — from staffing shortages and industry wages to regulation, direct cremation, and the importance of ceremony in supporting healthy grief. As families seek greater control and expectations shift, is the profession at a crossroads?⸻🙌 OUR SPONSORSPrincipal SponsorNational Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) (https://nafd.org.uk)A progressive and inclusive voice for the funeral profession and bereaved people across the UK, the NAFD leads with integrity, advocacy, and education.GreenAcres (https://greenacresgroup.co.uk/)With six beautiful Living Memorial Parks across the UK, GreenAcres offers families natural, uplifting places to reflect, remember, and reconnect with those they’ve lost.FuneralBranch (https://funeralbranch.com/)FuneralBranch websites help funeral directors rank higher in search, clearly present their services, accept online payments, and convert early interest into meaningful enquiries.Westerleigh Group (https://westerleighgroup.co.uk/)Westerleigh Group provides high-quality cremation services in calm, thoughtfully designed spaces, putting care, respect, and choice at the heart of every farewell.MuchLoved (https://muchloved.com/)MuchLoved helps families create lasting online memorials. A place to share memories, light candles, and honour lives with love and connection.⸻📌 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeath: A Changing Industry explores the people, stories, and ideas shaping the future of funerals, bereavement, and remembrance.🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📺 Subscribe for new episodes

    16 min

  7. FEB 7

    A Five-Star Approach to Farewell with Asha Dooley

    In this episode of Death: A Changing Industry, I sit down with Asha Dooley, Funeral Director at Grace Funerals and President of Funerals Australia, at her family funeral home located in Sydney, Australia.⸻🙌 OUR SPONSORSPrincipal SponsorNational Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) (https://nafd.org.uk)A progressive and inclusive voice for the funeral profession and bereaved people across the UK, the NAFD leads with integrity, advocacy, and education.GreenAcres (https://greenacresgroup.co.uk/)With six beautiful Living Memorial Parks across the UK, GreenAcres offers families natural, uplifting places to reflect, remember, and reconnect with those they’ve lost.FuneralBranch (https://funeralbranch.com/)FuneralBranch websites help funeral directors rank higher in search, clearly present their services, accept online payments, and convert early interest into meaningful enquiries.Westerleigh Group (https://westerleighgroup.co.uk/)Westerleigh Group provides high-quality cremation services in calm, thoughtfully designed spaces, putting care, respect, and choice at the heart of every farewell.MuchLoved (https://muchloved.com/)MuchLoved helps families create lasting online memorials. A place to share memories, light candles, and honour lives with love and connection.⸻📌 ABOUT THE PODCASTDeath: A Changing Industry explores the people, stories, and ideas shaping the future of funerals, bereavement, and remembrance.🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📺 Subscribe for new episodes

    46 min

  8. FEB 6

    Forget the rules. This is what makes a funeral sacred.

    In this episode, we talk to Chad Rynehart, a former Anglican minister turned funeral director, to explore the changing role of religion, grief, and community. From his personal journey out of organised religion to the authentic, human-centred approach he now brings to funerals, this conversation offers profound insights into why traditional structures no longer serve everyone and what we can do instead.We talk about the power of gathering, the importance of shared experiences, and how creativity and compassion can transform how we grieve. Whether you’re religious, spiritual, or neither, this episode will move you, challenge you, and offer hope.Topics Covered: Why more people are turning away from organised religion How funerals can be more personal and meaningful The spirituality in football, community, and everyday connection How to help loved ones face death and grief openly Finding faith in humanity beyond religious institutions

    30 min
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Welcome to "Death: A Changing Industry," the podcast that explores the evolving landscape of the funeral industry. In each episode, we delve into the various facets of the industry, from the latest viewpoints from various experts to the emotional and psychological aspects of death and bereavement.

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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
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