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.
Pre-paid funeral plans are designed to lighten the load on your loved ones, both financially and emotionally. Whether your time is approaching or you’re simply looking to be prepared for the future, keep reading as we take you through how the pre-paid funeral plan works and the benefits it can have for you and your family.
Each religion or community worldwide has a different way of commemorating their loved ones who have passed on. In the UK, we have a diverse range of cultures each with different practices, funeral rites and rituals. These customs help the bereaved to find comfort in the face of loss by sending their loved ones off […]
Father’s Day can be a difficult day for many of us. Reminders exist in every shop, email and advert, with pictures of happy families and close, loving relationships. You may have lost your father, or be supporting a child who has. You may be a father who has lost his own child. Whatever your situation, […]
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 […]
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 […]
