Blog - White Rose Modern Funerals

What is a Modern Funeral Director?

We often get asked what the difference is between a ‘modern funeral director’ and a more traditional one. To illustrate this, we should explain...

White Rose finalist in Good Funeral Awards 2019

We were delighted to be one of the finalists for the Good Funeral Awards 2019 organised by the Association of Green Funeral Directors. White...

White Rose accredited by the Good Funeral Guide

During August 2019, a director of the Good Funeral Guide (GFG) – which is wholly independent of the funeral industry – spent a day...

A Cremation Funeral does not have to be held at a Crematorium

It is a natural assumption when planning a cremation funeral that the service must take place at the crematorium chapel, unless a church service...

How much does a cremation funeral cost?

When planning a funeral, you obviously want to ensure that everything is handled professionally to ensure the send off is dignified and properly conducted....

A chat with Reverend Joe Moffatt – Teddington Parish

We sat down with Reverend Joe Moffatt of St Mary with St Albans in Teddington to find out more about what a Church of...

Deaths referred to the Coroner

Where the cause of death is unexplained, sudden, due to an accident or violent or if the deceased was not seen by the certifying...

Music and songs to personalise a funeral service

The songs played at a funeral service are just as important as the words that are spoken, as the music creates a mood and...

Simple, personal touches for a No Fuss funeral

Thankfully, most of us do not have to organise many funerals during our lifetime. But when we do, it is often planned quickly with...

Organising a burial funeral in Richmond upon Thames

Here is a short guide to help you organise a funeral involving a burial in Richmond upon Thames. Although the majority of funerals in...

Useful information for organising cremations and funerals