Wes Heritage. Bikie funerals, funny funerals, and burials at sea!

Wes Heritage is a former Australian Rules footballer who gave the game away to focus on the family business - burying people.And while some of his former team-mates went on to greatness, the hard working funeral director chose a different path.Each year, Heritage oversees more than 600 funerals - ensuring families and their loved ones are given nothing but the best support and care in a most difficult time.Death awaits us all yet we never really explore the funeral process until it’s bestowed upon us.If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you die, Heritage has the answers on a Chiming In podcast of a very different kind.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:04 - Highlights01:28 - Intro01:52 - Introduction to Wes02:37 - Death03:47 - Starting the Funeral Business06:52 - Witnessing Death08:12 - Funeral Sizes10:07 - Burying at Sea11:19 - What Makes a Good Funeral Director?13:37 - How Does It Work?14:52 - Changes of Funerals Over the Years18:07 - Picking Celebrants20:37 - Wes' Experience as a Priest20:57 - Funeral Costs23:45 - Funeral Insurance26:31 - Cremation28:07 - Items of Remembrance29:42 - Managing Emotions32:52 - Pet Funerals35:27 - Bikie Funerals37:22 - Life After Death38:37 - Open Caskets41:17 - Funeral Songs42:33 - Rivalry Companies45:22 - White Lady Funeral46:22 - Funeral Director Conventions48:52 - Advice for Funerals50:52 - Attending Wakes52:22 - Funny Funerals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.