S12: Episode 127: Sarah Sunnucks
From The Waiting Room Revolution by Hsien Seow and Samantha Winemaker
April 21, 2026 · 60 min · Season 12 · Episode 127
About this episode
Hsien chats with Ontario Funeral Director Sarah Sunnucks about the realities of death and the importance of funeral pre-planning.
In this episode, Hsien chats with Ontario Funeral Director Sarah Sunnucks about what really happens after someone dies and why funeral pre‑planning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. Sarah shares the hidden legal and administrative burdens families face, powerful stories of when planning was (and wasn’t) done, and emerging options like green burial. Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the book and workbook, view our resources and to join our newsletter: https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/ Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
People in this episode
Host: Hsien Seow
Guest: Sarah Sunnucks
Topics covered
- funeral pre-planning
- legal burdens
- green burial
- family support
- death care
Keywords
- funeral planning
- death
- green burial
- family
- legal issues
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ontario Funeral Director, Waiting Room Revolution, Ketsa
Books & works: Maypole
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