Before You Go

Before You Go

Westerleigh Group

Episodes 12
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Declining
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
75%
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About This Podcast

Podcast hosted by Matt Brook invites a range of guests to have open and honest conversations about death, grief and the way we remember - topics which are worth talking about before you go


This podcast has been made by Westerleigh Group, one of the UK's leading providers of cremation and funeral services, produced in collaboration with Empica. 


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Ginger Golf on turning loss into a world record challenge

Dec 26, 2025 24m

Known by many as Ginger Golf, Josh Simpson speaks to Matthew Brook in this episode of the Before You Go podcast about finding purpose in pain and grief after the loss of a loved one.After the death…

Father Norman on navigating Christmas after loss

Dec 12, 2025 21m

Christmas is often seen as a joyful season, but for many, it can bring sadness, memories, and the weight of loss. In this episode, we speak with Father Norman, a retired Anglican priest who has…

The Glam Reaper: Jennifer Muldowney on funerals in the US

Nov 28, 2025 25m

On this episode of Before You Go, Jennifer Muldowney — known to many as The Glam Reaper — shares the personal experiences that led her into the world of bereavement care. From navigating loss to…

Danny Lesslie on grief, parenting and the healing power of writing

Nov 14, 2025 34m

In this episode of Before You Go, host Matthew Brook engages in a heartfelt conversation with Danny Lesslie, a widower and author of the memoir 'Thank You Cancer.' They explore the profound themes of…

S1E5 Ross Hickton on leading SAIF and honouring a 4th-generation legacy

Oct 31, 2025 34m

Matt sits down with Ross Hickton, Managing Director, 4th-generation Funeral Director, and National President of SAIF 2025/26.They discuss the evolution of independent funeral care, what it means to…

S1E4 James Crossland on the role of audio-visual media in funeral services

Oct 17, 2025 28m

Matt has a conversation with James Crossland, founder of Obitus to talk about how personalisation and AV are reshaping the way we say goodbye. From the rise of the Super Venue to creating moments…

S1E3 Duncan Reynolds on the importance of choosing how to memorialise a loved one

Oct 03, 2025 32m

Join Matt for his conversation with Duncan Reynolds, Managing Director of Odlings in Hull - a wholesale masonry business set up over 150 years ago.Listen to their conversation about memorial options,…

S1E2 Emma Britton on being a funeral celebrant living with stage 4 'ALK Positive' lung cancer

Oct 03, 2025 32m

Matt has a heartfelt conversation with Emma Britton, funeral celebrant based in Bridgwater in Somerset. Emma trained with the United Kingdom Society of Celebrants in 2020 and has been working as a…

S1E1 Dr Bill Webster on grieving - the most difficult and often misunderstood experience of life

Oct 03, 2025 30m

In this episode Matt talks to Dr Bill Webster - semi-retired grief counsellor and Executive Director of Centre for the Grief Journey. After losing his wife in 1983 and finding himself struggling with…

Duncan Reynolds- Trailer

Oct 02, 2025 0m Trailer

Join Matt for his conversation with Duncan Reynolds, Managing Director of Odlings in Hull - a wholesale masonry business set up over 150 years ago.Listen to their conversation about memorial options,…

Emma Britton- Trailer

Oct 01, 2025 0m Trailer

Matt sits down with Emma Britton, better known as Emma the Celebrant.  Emma trained with the United Kingdom Society of Celebrants in 2020 and has been working as a celebrant since then supporting…

Dr Bill Webster - Trailer

Sep 30, 2025 0m Trailer

Matt sits down with Dr. Bill Webster — a grief counsellor who turned personal loss into a lifelong mission to support others. From heartbreak to hope, hear how his journey shaped a model of grief…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Before You Go have?

Before You Go has published 12 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Education, Society & Culture.

Is Before You Go still active?

Before You Go is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.

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