How funerals can cost less
Recently the ITV Tonight programme ‘Funerals: The True Cost’ highlighted the vulnerable position families may face when planning a funeral. The cost of funerals has …
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 is …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
How to set up a free “in memory” fundraising page
You can use a site like Collection Pot or JustGiving to create an online page in memory of your loved one where family and friends …
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 …
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. …
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. …
