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Difference 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...

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 charitable donations to be made...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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