How to Arrange a Funeral: Actual Advice from Real People Sarah Jones

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 written a book about dealing with stress called Dealing with Stress: The 'Mind, Body, Spirit' Way. You can find links to her website and her book below.



Get in touch with Rebecca:

Rebecca's Website - https://williamsstressmanagement.co.uk/

Rebecca's Book - https://g.co/kgs/ZRVYi3



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 - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/bereavement-support/bereavement-support-meeting/

Funeral Self Help Book - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/find-out-more/funeral-self-help-book/

Funeral Wishes - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/preplan-a-funeral/funeral-plans-and-wishes/

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.instagram.com/deadgoodlegacies/. https://www.facebook.com/people/Dead-Good-Legacies/100090141115095/.



Our Site - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/find-out-more/funeral-podcast/

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/

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 - https://www.lynnefox-funeralcelebrant.com/

Our Site - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/find-out-more/funeral-podcast/

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 similar situation.



Our Site - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/find-out-more/funeral-podcast/

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 help others who are in a similar situation that she was.



Liv's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livlemonylooper

Our Site - https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/find-out-more/funeral-podcast/