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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After a cremation, families are still left to decide what to do with their loved one’s ashes. A lot of thought and planning goes into the funeral service itself, but many people aren’t aware of the options surrounding what comes next. Some people deal with it straight away, whilst others wait for many months, even […]
Every funeral is unique and a chance to commemorate and celebrate the life that has passed is precious. The decisions needed and choices available can be overwhelming. In the difficult time following a death, families want to be sure to get it right and choose something fitting for their loved one. There are many ways […]
We spend our lives trying to make life better for our family, to help them through trauma, upset and difficulty. There will come a time when we are no longer around to give them our support. However, we can still find ways to ease the burden. We will all die eventually, although hopefully not for […]
Returning to work after the death of a loved one can feel like the last thing on your mind. However, at some point, daily routines must return. That does not mean that it is easy though, and many people find this a difficult first step. There is no right or wrong way to feel, and […]
