Modern and alternative urns for ashes
Families often wish to keep their loved one’s ashes at home temporarily or even permanently, however traditional urns are not to everyone’s taste. Fortunately there …
How we manage charity donations at funerals
It is common practice these days for funeral notices to state ‘family flowers only’ and express a preference for either charitable donations or contributions towards …
Arranging a funeral during the Coronavirus pandemic
Making funeral arrangements during the Coronavirus epidemic in the UK during Spring 2020 presents specific challenges due to the restrictions on gatherings and avoidance of …
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 why …
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 Rose …
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 with …
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. You …
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 England …
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 doctor …
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 reflects …
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 decisions …
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 the …
