27. Dementia friendly Funerals. A chat with Nancy Whitmarsh

Nancy Whitmarsh joins the Good Goodbyes podcast to talk about how to support people living with Dementia funerals. This conversation explores how to fully include people living with dementia in the planning and attendance of a funeral.Nancy talks about going at someones pace. Meeting the person where they are at, and learning about people as we go. Creating a bond, is so important and building trust. How people living with dementia can be well aware of their surroundings and participate. Using visual cues like photographs, to have conversations.Listen in for a gentle conversation about  all this. find Nancy here ResourcesDementia friendly funeral  Get in Touch, we would love to hear from you The Good Goobyes , funeral facts podcast. Ever wondered about what happens at funerals? Have any questions now that you find you have to arrange one? Ever think you might like to know more if you are arranging your own? Industry experts Simon Savage an independent funeral director from Devon in the UK and Tina Naldrett an independent Celebrant offer advice and myth busting in this informal chat about all things funeral and celebration of life. Please let us have your questions, like , subscribe and share this podcast. find Simon and his team here www.ottervalleyfunerals.co.ukfind Tina here. www.camomileceremonies.com