A Cremation Funeral does not have to be held at a Crematorium
GreenAcres Chiltern cremation funeral £2,250 + 3rd party costs and options It is a natural assumption when planning a cremation funeral that the service...
Read moreDifference between a cemetery burial and a natural burial
Cemeteries or graveyards are local authority owned land set aside for burials and interment of ashes. There may be trees planted, but the scene...
Read moreHow 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 charitable donations to be made...
Read moreArranging 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...
Read moreWhat 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...
Read moreA 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...
Read moreDeaths 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...
Read moreMusic 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...
Read moreSimple, 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...
Read moreOrganising 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...
Read moreMy story – by Paul
My previous experience of arranging a funeral was in 2010 when my brother suddenly died. The conventional approach was to go to a “funeral...
Read moreHow to set up a free “in memory” fundraising page
You can use JustGiving to create an online page in memory of your loved one where family and friends can donate to your chosen...
Read moreOrganising 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...
Read moreRegistering a death at a register office
When someone has died, the death should be registered within 5 days of its occurence with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages (unless...
Read moreHow 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...
Read moreHow 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...
Read moreWhite 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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreA 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...
Read moreA 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...
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