When someone close to you passes away, it can be overwhelming, especially if the death was sudden. In addition to the emotional impact, there seems to be a never-ending list of practical tasks that need to be completed. It’s important to look after yourself and go at your own pace. Remember that there is expert […]
It has been a tough year for everyone this year, particularly those who have lost loved ones. Not only are they dealing with their grief, they have also had to arrange a funeral under difficult and restrictive conditions. We’re working hard with families to make sure that everybody gets the special ceremony and funeral your […]
Covid-19 has made many things more complicated. Not just funeral services, with number restrictions and new regulations, but many of the other services that people rely on in difficult times. We know that these times are making things so much harder for you The last six months have made it much harder to say goodbye […]
The last few months have been an incredibly difficult time for our clients and their loved ones. Funeral services have had to be severely restricted, people have not been able to attend the services of friends and family, or hug those close to them. Grieving doesn’t end when the funeral is over, and many people […]
Dying Matters asks, Are we ready for our own deaths and those we care about? as the theme for their Dying Matters Awareness Week 2019. It is suggested that for the majority of us, the answer to this question will be NO. At a tough time in our lives, whether someone close has just died […]
Coping with the death of a pet can be as painful and traumatic as any other grief. The loss of the loved one is an emotional experience that can take its toll on all of us, and we must give these feelings the respect they deserve. Don’t bottle up your feelings Talk about how you […]
Funeral customs are changing constantly. Over time, the way we wish to mourn those we have lost evolves, our clients’ expectations change. Here at the Heart of England, we’ve been organising funerals for a long time and have seen a lot of changes. Making funerals more personal is very popular and technologies have advanced to […]
We all make New Year’s Resolutions, whether we intend to or not. The media bombard us with suggestions from Dry January to Vegan month to decluttering your entire house. You may not be reaching for the Vegan sausage rolls just yet, but nevertheless January is the perfect time to get your house in order. You […]
Christmas is a time for joy. We are full of talk to plans with family, special gatherings and thoughtful gifts. Many people are spending their first Christmas without a loved one and that is often particularly painful. With the busyness of the season, it’s easy to be preoccupied with our own to do list, but […]
