The funeral of a loved one is a very trying time, especially if you are the one having to plan for it. There are plenty of decisions to be made, from choosing flowers to arranging a wake. One of the biggest decisions of the day is picking out a coffin. There are plenty of choices…
It is one of the saddest things in life when a loved one passes away. It is a time for grieving and to remember all that is great about them. One of the time-honoured ways to remember and pay your respects is at the funeral. This is the event where everybody who knew and loved…
Paying respects to a loved one with flowers has long been a fitting way to celebrate their life, but it can be a real source of confusion deciding what to choose for your burial or cremation floral arrangement. We can help you make an informed choice on your floral tribute arrangements, and decide whether a…
Paying respects to a loved one with flowers has long been a fitting way to celebrate their life, but it can be a real source of confusion deciding what to choose for your burial or cremation floral arrangement. We can help you make an informed choice on your floral tribute arrangements, and decide whether a…
A green funeral is often the continuation of a lifetime of being environmentally conscious. People who have always tried to live a sustainable life and reduce their impact on the environment want to say goodbye to the world in the same way. There are many ways to hold an eco-friendly funeral, it’s simply a matter…
The practice of memorialisation has been around for millennia and is an integral part of every culture. More and more people are now choosing to honour the life of a deceased loved one through some kind of memorial, since many no longer have a place of burial to visit or lay flowers due to the…
With the number of changing restrictions and uncertainty around COVID-19, it’s hard to know what you can and can’t do when planning a funeral. If you or your attendees are vulnerable then you may need to make a few changes to the proceedings to ensure that everyone is safe while still having the best send-off…
Once your loved one has been cremated, their ashes will be returned to you. What you do with their ashes will depend on a few factors, including what your loved one’s wishes were and what your own preferences are. Other family members may also have their opinions on how the ashes of their loved one…
Many funeral homes offer the option to pre-plan your own funeral so you can ensure everything will be done just as you like. However, there are a number of reasons you may wish to do this planning now, so no one else will need to in the future. 1. Things Will Be Done Your Way…
The loss of a loved one is never easy but many people find that a funeral and a wake helps them to process their grief. A wake is the name given to a social gathering that happens after the formal funeral service has taken place and they offer a chance to share memories with family…