Martin Randle-Masters

Who Cares for the Carers? open.substack.com/pub/randlemast… Sorry it's been so long since my last article, It's been a difficult time lately.

Introducing state run funerals. open.substack.com/pub/randlemast… It's a light hearted look at something that could change everything.

The rise of direct cremation @martinrandlemasters/note/p-184013954?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=6kko85" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@martinrandlem…

When Trust Is Abused: Dishonesty, Neglect and Silence in the Funeral Profession. open.substack.com/pub/randlemast…

@ProfMarkTaubert @amaranwosu @JamesNorris Congratulations to you all.

A first for me: holding a physical copy of our palliative care & tech textbook. And what's even better: it has colour pictures in it!

Why Everyone Sits at the Back, And Other Funeral Mysteries. open.substack.com/pub/randlemast…

@AtaLosscharity This is vital support. Helping young people navigate grief takes understanding and confidence , brilliant to see training like this being made accessible.

Supporting a grieving child or young person can feel daunting, but you’re not alone. Join our Listening People training on Mon 24th Nov at 7pm to learn practical tools & approaches from expert Pete English MBACP. Cost £30 | Bursaries available Book here: lossandhope.org/supporting-chi…

@SandsUK Grief often hits in the quiet, unexpected moments. Thinking of every parent carrying that ache today. The support Sands offers makes such a difference.

Throughout your grief journey, there will be moments where you find that your grief comes to the fore. Sometimes this can be unexpected… a song, seeing a young child play, a noise or a sound. We are here if you ever need to chat 💜🧡 sands.org.uk/support #BabyLoss

Why Funerals Can Be Beautiful, Even in Grief. open.substack.com/pub/randlemast…

Why Funerals Can Be Beautiful, Even in Grief. open.substack.com/pub/randlemast…

Just published Part Two of The Cost of Dying. This time I’m looking at burial fees, postcode penalties, inconsistent cemetery rules, and the quiet wealth taxes hiding in plain sight. If you thought dying was expensive… try being buried. 🔗 randlemasters.substack.com/p/the-cost-of-…

UK Crematoria: Value for Money or a Bereavement Scam? Read: UK Crematoria: Value for Money or a Bereavement Scam? open.substack.com/pub/randlemast…

How Do We Find It So Easy to Forget When We Remember? open.substack.com/pub/randlemast…

We hide death when it’s too raw, then reintroduce it dressed for ceremony. The Paradox of the Private and the Performative — reflections on how funerals move from private loss to public ritual, and what that means for families. 🕯️ Read on Substack: randlemasters.substack.com/p/the-paradox-…

I’m working on a book about the professionals who walk beside us at life’s end — and I’d love to include a paramedic’s voice. Seen both the human + professional side of those final moments? Let’s talk. 👉 More on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/martin-rand… #Paramedics #BookProject

Do Churches Need to Up Their Game? open.substack.com/pub/randlemast…

My Substack is now up and running — and it’s currently free to subscribe. Have a look for a taste of things to come… 👉 randlemasters.substack.com #funerals #grief #bereavement #death #conversation

@DrHoenderkamp I’m a funeral director writing a book about how different professionals experience death and bereavement. I’d love to include the GP perspective — may I send you details via email?”

“We shouldn’t shy away from words like death, dying, or suicide. Softening them might feel easier, but it risks silencing real experiences. Honest language opens the door to compassion & support.”