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Organising a cremation funeral at Kingston Crematorium

To arrange a funeral with a cremation at Kingston Crematorium is a straightforward process that we at White Rose Modern Funerals are very familiar with as we regularly help families to do this. The team at Kingston Crematorium are knowledgeable and helpful. You can arrange to visit the crematorium if you would like to familiarise … Read more

Registering a death at a register office

When someone has died, official guidance states that the death should be registered within 5 days of its occurrence with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages (unless the death has been referred to the coroner, in which case it cannot be registered until written clearance has been given to the registrar – see deaths … Read more

How to personalise a funeral ceremony

People often believe that a funeral service should follow a set structure or format. There are certainly common elements that are typically included, such as orders of service, eulogies and music. But the funeral service should ideally reflect the life and personality of your loved one. The more unique and memorable you can make it, … Read more

How to build your own coffin

The regulations on coffin construction for a cremation funeral aim to ensure that it will be easily combustible and won’t emit smoke or toxic gas. Most commercial coffins are made from chipboard with a good quality wood veneer or wood effect film finish. These are normally finished with brass-effect handles, nameplates and ornaments made of … Read more

White Rose welcomes CMA funerals market study

The Competition and Markets Authority is currently investigating the funeral industry in response to consistently increasing funerals costs that some families are struggling to afford. The Funerals Market Study is looking at whether funeral directors and crematoria are providing value for money and if there is healthy price competition amongst them. According to CMA research, … Read more

The most affordable funeral option in London

The cheapest funeral packages in London are what’s called Direct Cremations. A direct cremation is a no-frills funeral that eliminates the need for a funeral home and traditional funeral director. This can save you thousands of pounds on funeral costs. With a direct cremation, there is no viewing of your loved one beforehand – the … Read more

A cremation only funeral

It’s becoming increasingly normal to consider a cremation only funeral in London and across the UK. And it’s not just because a direct cremation is cheaper than a conventional funeral. For those wanting a more modern, simpler approach to organising a funeral, cremation only funerals help minimise the cost and provide more choices when it … Read more

A low cost funeral in London

A traditional funeral assumption has been that the more you spend, the better respect you are showing your loved one. But times have moved on. To spend wisely does not cheapen a funeral. Whether you have many people to consider, or just a handful of nearest and dearest – it is how you say goodbye, … Read more

White Rose joins campaign to end funeral poverty

We are pleased to have joined the national campaign to tackle funeral poverty and pledged to provide a fair deal for local people on low incomes. Funeral poverty exists when the cost of a funeral is beyond a person’s ability to pay. One in seven people now experience serious financial difficulty when paying for a … Read more

What is a Direct Cremation?

A direct cremation is a fuss-free way to arrange a cremation at a lower cost and with none of the ‘theatre’ that you would normally expect with a traditional funeral. The term ‘direct’ refers to the fact that the body is transported directly from the mortuary to the crematorium. It simplifies the funeral process, there … Read more