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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achangingindustry.com hosts Death: A Changing Industry, a business show with 60 episodes published.
The Hidden Truth About Direct Cremation (With Ross Hickton)
Jun 17, 202631m
John Adams sits down again with Ross, a funeral director and recently outgoing president of SAIF, twelve months on from their first conversation. Having spent a year travelling the country meeting independent funeral dir
John Adams sits down with Sumita Paul, 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 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 R
“No One Asked If I Was Okay” - A Teen’s Fight for Grief Education
Apr 6, 202622m
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 ch
We All Need THESE Life Conversations about Loss (With Dr Lauren Breen)
Mar 26, 202627m
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 p
What 43 Years in Funeral Service Taught Me About Grief
Mar 15, 202626m
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.T
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 fu
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 SPONSORS
Forget the rules. This is what makes a funeral sacred.
Feb 6, 202629m
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 au
In 2019, 39 people lost their lives after being found in a lorry in Essex, having travelled illegally from Vietnam to the UK.Funeral director Edward Cutler shares the emotional, ethical, and logistical reality of being e
This groundbreaking episode of Death: A Changing Industry removes the mystery around cremation in the UK, showing every respectful stage of the process, from the hearse arrival to the final committal, care of the decease
Grief Isn’t a Problem to Solve. It’s a Truth to Feel. (Nicola Marshall)
Oct 20, 202541m0
Grief brings a storm of emotions and that’s normal. In this powerful conversation with Nicola Marshall, we explore what real support looks like after a death: holding space, listening more than we speak, and resisting th
What Can a 15-Year-Old Teach Us About Grief? (April Commons)
Oct 8, 202515m0
April Commons has never met her sister, Lola, who died before birth, but she has always known her.In this powerful conversation, April, just 15 years old, shares what it’s like growing up in a family where grief is open,
Loving Lola - Parenting After Stillbirth (With Lisa Hague)
Oct 4, 202548m0
At nine months pregnant, Lisa learned her daughter Lola had no heartbeat.In this deeply human conversation, she shares how that moment shattered everything and quietly set her on a path to becoming a grief and bereavemen
Why Talking About Death in Schools Could Save Lives (Kevin Bonavia MP)
Sep 7, 202528m0
How do we better support children through grief? John and Kevin discuss the landmark moment Parliament debated including death, dying and bereavement in the national curriculum.Kevin reflects on the emotional December de
What No One Tells You About Probate, Grief & Raising Bereaved Children (With Laurelo)
Aug 25, 202549m0
In this episode, we speak with Emma, Matt, and Michael from Laurelo – Path to Probate. Emma and Matt open up about the heart-wrenching loss of their partners and the raw reality of raising bereaved children. Their storie
The Truth About Life & Death From a Death Doula (Dr Emma Clare)
Aug 10, 202549m0
In this powerful episode of Death, A Changing Industry, we speak with Dr Emma Clare, CEO of End of Life Doula UK and Chartered Psychologist, about the quiet, peaceful side of dying that rarely makes headlines.We explore:
Why Funeral Regulation Is Coming and How to Get Ahead of It (With NAFD's Rachel Bradburne)
Jul 22, 202555m0
The funeral profession is under immense pressure. In this episode of Death: A Changing Industry, we’re joined by Rachel Bradburne of the NAFD, who unpacks the urgent need for regulation, shifting consumer behaviours, and
What My Children Taught Me About Grieving (With Richard Leith)
Jul 7, 20251h 14m0
When Richard lost his wife Kerry, his world changed overnight. Left to raise three children alone, he chose a path of openness, connection, and empowerment, inviting his children into the heart of grief rather than shiel
I Lead Co-op Funerals and Changes Are Coming (Lee Bevan)
Jun 23, 202537m0
From losing his father at just eight years old to leading a team of over 1,000 funeral colleagues, Lee shares how grief shaped his purpose and how the funeral sector is evolving.Whether you work in the funeral profession
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