S2E1: Redefining the Goodbye - Bare Funerals

In Series 2, Episode One of Passing Thoughts, Barbara Sullivan speaks with Sam McConkey from Bare Funerals about rethinking how we approach death, funerals, and the moments that follow loss. Together, Barbara and Sam explore the emotional and practical realities of death, questioning long-held traditions and asking what a more honest, humane farewell might look like. It’s a conversation about stripping away fear and ceremony to focus on what really matters: meaning, love, and leaving well. In Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor considers the impact of the Bondi Massacre and what the summer of 2025 revealed about grief, courage, and community. Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life’s final chapter — told with honesty, compassion, and heart. It’s a space to talk about what we often avoid, because facing death and grief might just teach us how to live better. 📧 Contact the team at [email protected] 👍 Like us on Facebook and connect with others exploring these conversations. 🎧 This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.