Flowers have been used as a way to express feelings at funerals for decades. Adorning coffins with beautiful floral arrangements and wreaths is not only a thoughtful way to commemorate your loved one, but it is also a mark of respect. Most families choose flowers that are meaningful to the deceased, whether that be their […]
After you’ve lost a loved one, there are many different ways you can choose to remember them. If you have chosen cremation as the funeral type, there are some important considerations you will need to make in selecting their final resting place. It’s important to remember that there is no rush to decide on what […]
Grieving is a complicated process that is different for everyone. For those who have recently suffered a loss, grieving doesn’t end when the funeral is over, and so the support the bereaved need should continue past the funeral too. Out of respect or uncertainty about what to say, you may feel that it is best […]
The way we process our grief and mourn those we have lost will continue to change and evolve, as it has since the first evidence of funerals over 300,000 years ago. However, despite funeral customs constantly changing, many old traditions remain in modern-day end-of-life celebrations. Here at Heart of England Co-op Funerals, we have been […]
As well as the emotional impact of someone passing away, the seemingly never-ending list of tasks you must complete in organising your loved one’s assets and preparing for the funeral can make the grieving process even harder. During this turbulent time, remember that there is expert help available to you 24 hours a day, that is there to offer you support and advice to help ease the weight on your shoulders.
Whether you’re saying goodbye to a loved one or thinking about your own last moments, funeral directors play an important role in bringing life to a close. Called upon during one of the most difficult times, choosing a good funeral director is important in ensuring we give a heart-warming send-off to those we love. Read on to find out more about what qualities to look for in a funeral director, when best to contact them and the important questions you should be asking when it comes to funeral arrangements.
Choosing memorial masonry, or a headstone as it is more commonly referred to, is an important decision requiring careful thought and planning. It is a memorial to your loved one that will last for decades, maybe even centuries to come and it is important to get it right. It can be an emotional and difficult […]
This year we will be supporting Baby Loss Awareness Week and taking part in the Wave of Light on Saturday 15th October. One in 4 of us will experience pregnancy or baby loss, but it is still a difficult for people to acknowledge and support people in their grief. It is a devastating loss, whether […]
World Suicide Prevention Day is marked around the world on 10th September, to raise awareness around suicide, reduce stigma and encourage people to find support when they need it. Every life lost by suicide is a tragedy which has ripple effects throughout families and communities. In 2018, more than 6,800 people died by suicide in […]
