Episode 27 Green funerals: embedding sustainability at end of life with Claire Lyons and Simon Holden

Living more sustainably is something many of us feel passionate about, but how do we embed our values at those most challenging times?

In this episode we are discussing a sensitive topic, exploring the area of bereavement and how we balance grief with our personal values. 

Where Does It Come From? founder Jo Salter discusses the topic with guests Claire Lyons and Simon Holden.

Claire has been writing and speaking on issues related to health, sustainability and family life for over 15 years. Since the death of her son in 2019, the focus has moved to the funeral sector specifically.  Using other skills acquired over an eclectic working life, she writes for and supports businesses she feels share her passions

Simon is the Founder of the Faunus Group Ltd. He is passionate about the environment and has extensive experience in planning, project management and the application of research and development. Simon is also the CEO of The Woodland Burial Company and Natural Transitions. Both are focused on improving the impact of the funeral sector for people and planet.

We plan to cover this topic in more podcast episodes so please do get in touch if there is a particular aspect of this subject that you would like to know more about.  You can also watch a video of this podcast episode on the Where Does It Come From? Youtube channel.

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Links:

Where Does It Come From? - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk

The Woodland Burial Company - www.woodlandburialcompany.com

Living Memorial (Back to Nature Soil) - www.livingmemorial.co.uk

The Faunus Group - www.faunusgroup.co.uk

Claire Lyons on grief - www.clairelyons.co.uk

Rosedale Funeral Homes - www.rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk 

 

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