It's A Death Sentence3 Okt 2025

A Natural Undertaking: Rethinking Funerals with Fran & Carrie

What if funerals weren't a production line-but a chance to truly reflect a life?

In this episode of It's a Death Sentence, we're joined by Fran Glover and Carrie Weeks, co-founders of A Natural Undertaking, the Birmingham-based funeral directors transforming the way we say goodbye. From personal loss and unanswered questions to creating a business that empowers families, Fran and Carrie share their journey of challenging the old funeral model and building something more authentic, personal, and human.

We talk about why mainstream funerals often feel alien, how natural burials and family-led ceremonies return us to something more traditional, and why transparency, choice, and creativity matter. Along the way, Fran and Carrie open up about their first funeral, the mentors who supported them, and the power of word-of-mouth in building their now 11-year-old business.

What You'll Learn

Redefining Tradition: Why natural funerals and family-led rituals are closer to true tradition than the industrialised norm.

Empowerment through Choice: How open conversations, transparency, and education give families control in their time of grief.

The Human Touch: Why compassion, creativity, and personal detail transform funerals into meaningful celebrations of life.

Fran and Carrie remind us that death doesn't have to be hidden in mystery-it can be met with openness, beauty, and care that honours the people we love.

It's A Death Sentence is produced by Urban Podcasts.

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