A Good Death The Podcast

Shane, founder of the Shropshire Bereavement Group, shares her journey of losing two sons, Ben and Toby, and the challenges she faced with grief and counselling. The group, established in 2023, has grown to include multiple locations and has supported over 450 people. Shane emphasised the importance of a safe, non-judgmental space for grief support. Our other guest, Jane, is a volunteer at the Shropshire Bereavement Group. She highlights the groups role in providing comfort and community, especially during difficult times like Christmas. Shane's group offers free support, including refreshments, one-on-one sessions, and events, and is seeking more funding and volunteers to expand its reach.https://shropshirebereavement.group/https://www.fodens.co.uk/

Most of us have a digital footprint, Social Media, Apps, Email accounts, web sites, cloud storage to name just a few. But what happens to all that personal data when we die and who will take care of it all for us .In this episode, Sophie and Mark talk about what we need to think about and what measures we  can put in place in advance to make that transition less traumatic and problematic for those left behind. 

Losing a loved one can be a life-altering experience, and for Beth, a community palliative care specialist nurse, it was the catalyst that sparked her commitment to palliative care. After her own mother succumbed to cancer shortly after Beth became a nurse, she found solace and purpose in supporting others through their own end-of-life journeys. Beth invites us into her world, sharing moving stories from her transition from working in a hospice to becoming a community link nurse where she witnesses the profound peace that open conversations and thoughtful planning can bring to patients and their families during life's most challenging moments.https://www.fodens.co.uk/

Being named as an executor is an important responsibility, and it's wise to be clear on your duties early. This episode will help you understand what is required of you as an executor. What you will need to know and your legal responsibilities. https://www.fodens.co.uk/

This week Sophie and Mark are talking about Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA’s). What are they? Why would you need one? Who would I want to be my attorney? What are their responsibilities? And why are they so important in playing a part of a good death.If you would like to know more or you have any questions or comments about this subject just email Sophie direct at [email protected]

In this episode Sophie is in conversation with Pom Tutt. He tells her his story and his fascinating personal journey following the unexpected death of his father. He tells us about discovering a whole new way of dealing with the difficulties he has faced.https://www.fodens.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pom-tutt/https://oxygenadvantage.com/instructor/pom-tutt/https://www.instagram.com/pomtutt/https://www.facebook.com/pom.tutt/

This time Sophie is in conversation with John Adams. Sophie and John talk about the role the funeral director and how it’s not always what you might think. John also tells us about his new book “Don’t Tell the Children”, co-written with Clare Shaw, helping to tackle the tricky subject of child bereavement and his work in campaigning for bereavement to be included on the National Curriculum. https://www.fodens.co.uk/https://www.perryandphillipsfunerals.com/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Tell-Children-Empowering-Funerals/dp/[email protected]

In this episode, Sophie Price and her guest Scott Taylor-Barr from Barnsdale Financial Management, share some very useful insights into the importance of having a well-structured financial plan. Scott tells us how being financially prepared can ease the path to a "good death," enabling families to focus on emotional healing during times of illness or loss. https://www.fodens.co.uk/https://barnsdalefinancialmanagement.co.uk/[email protected]

This week Sophie and Mark are talking to Rev. Justin Hutcherson on Funerals and bereavement. He tell us about his journey to becoming a Vicar and how he approaches this very difficult subject. And not all parishes, Vicars or families are the same.  https://www.fodens.co.uk/   

In this second episode we cover all things Wills. Learn more about formailities for making a Will, why it is important, how should you prepare a Will & what might you expect from a meeting preparing Wills. What makes a Will legal?Sophie even talks about Wills for animals - parrots included!!https://www.fodens.co.uk/