
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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 directors, he reflects on what he... more
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 Resilience (www.pathway... more
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 child and the impact of limited ... more
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 people through difficult life e... more
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.The conversation explores how t... more
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 future of Australia’s funeral pr... more
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 SPONSORSPrincipal SponsorNational Asso... more









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Across recent episodes, the show chronicles how funerary practices, bereavement support, and the broader industry are adapting to social change. Conversations span practical industry shifts (direct cremation, regulation, pricing, client experience) and emotional dimensions of loss—grief literacy, education in schools, and community-based healing. Guests range from funeral directors and crematorium managers to grief researchers, therapists, and policymakers, offering both frontline insight and policy perspectives. Notable throughlines include modernizing service standards, increasing transparency and dignity in mourning, and the growing role of education, advocacy, and community programs in shaping how societies respond to death and bereavem... more
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Recent guests on Death: A Changing Industry include:
1. Helen Spencer
2. Lauren Breen
3. Don Burstow
4. Asha Dooley
5. Alan José
6. Nicola Marshall
7. April Commons
8. Lisa Hague
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