Beyond the farewell: 19 August from 10.30am – 3pm
Beyond the Farewell is a unique community event bringing together leading experts from across the bereavement, funeral and cremation sectors to share knowledge, challenge misconceptions and encourage open conversations about death, dying and remembrance.
Through a series of engaging talks, you will gain insight into topics ranging from the latest environmentally friendly cremator technology and funeral director regulation to personalising funeral services, public health funerals, bereavement administration and the environmental benefits of metal recycling following cremation.
Beyond the Farewell aims to inform, reassure and inspire meaningful conversations about life, loss and legacy.
Come to some or all of the talks. There’s even tea, coffee and cake on offer! To find out more email crematorium@wealden.gov.uk or call 01323 443400.
Tell us you’re coming by reserving your free spot here!
This year’s speakers
11am – 11.20am
Why independence matters in a changing funeral landscape
Funeral director regulation, the benefit of using local funeral directors and the new opportunities before us.
Oliver Towner, Chair of SAIF Environmental Group
11:45am – 12:05pm
Sadmin – the bureaucracy of death
Navigating the paperwork, processes and administrative reality of bereavement.
Joy Jones, Service Manager for Bereavement & Medical Examiner Services
12:30pm – 12:50pm
Celebrating a life, not just marking a death
How technology and creativity can transform a funeral service into a meaningful celebration of life.
Obitus, UK-based specialists in funeral audio-visual media
1:15pm – 1:35pm
From cremation to compassion
How metals recycling after the cremation process supports charities while protecting the environment.
Julie Dunk, Orthometals, global leader in metal recycling for crematorium
2pm – 2:20pm
Who takes care of your funeral if there’s no family or money?
Councils have a duty to bury or cremate anyone who dies in their area ‘where arrangements are not being made’. Exploring the reality of public health funerals and what they can teach us about death preparedness and life.
Christina Martin, Wealden District Council
2:45pm – 3:05pm
Cremator technology
The future of cremation, carbon savings and the benefits of the latest technology – our brand new hybrid cremator explained.
Luke Kenyon, Facultatieve Technologies, cremator equipment design and manufacture
Visitor information
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- Please arrive a few minutes before each talk begins.
- Some topics may be sensitive; you are welcome to step out at any time.
- There will be opportunities to ask questions during the Q&A sessions and throughout the day.
- Crematory guided tours may be limited to small groups for comfort and safety.
- Refreshments and information stands will be available throughout the open day.
- Our friendly staff will be happy to chat and show you around!