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 […]
We have many traditions and customs for honouring loved ones who have died. However, there are many cultures around the world that find different ways to mark death and celebrate life. Día de los Muertos, or Day Of The Dead, is one of the most recognisable. This Mexican festival takes place on 1st and 2nd […]
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 […]
Darryl Smith, Funeral General Manager The General Manager of The Co-operative Funerals has moved to reassure pre-paid funeral plan customers of its fixed price guarantee following a damning report highlighting the practice among some unscrupulous providers. Darryl Smith, General Manager of The Heart of England Co-operative Society, which operates a network of thirteen funeral homes […]
The Co-operative Funerals in Nuneaton is inviting members of the public through its doors during an open day due to take place on Saturday 3rd June between 9am and 2pm. The Heart of England Co-operative Society’s Funeral Division, which operates the funeral home within the historic Park House, has teamed up with Nuneaton Memories to […]
