In today’s culture, being as environmentally friendly as possible is a big deal to most people. Whether this be cutting out single-use plastics, or switching to a natural, reusable deodorant. And often wanting to be environmentally friendly can continue into death. Read on to find out more about making your funeral and final arrangements as…
In today’s day and age, the importance placed on our environmental choices is definitely increasing! We can strive for better environmental consciousness in various aspects of our lives. From food and drink to recycling and funerals, more and more new ways to consider our environment are emerging. You may be wondering what a green funeral…
Music is often the medium through which many of us choose to process some of life’s most painful moments, and the loss of a loved one is no exception. Whether you’re grieving a relative, a friend or a partner, finding solace in music can sometimes help to alleviate some of the pain, if even for…
When a loved one dies, making funeral arrangements can be a stressful and difficult process, especially if the deceased didn’t express any specific wishes regarding funeral plans – such as whether they’d prefer a burial or cremation, church service or celebrant service, where they wish to be buried or have their ashes scattered and so…
Losing someone close to you is difficult. It can be hard to come to terms with the fact that they are gone and may have a long period of grieving ahead of you. The last thing you want to think about is arranging a funeral, but you also want to give them the send-off they…
When it comes to making funeral arrangements, many people are now opting for cremation over burial due to its practical and flexible nature. While planning a cremation can be fairly straightforward, once the cremation is complete the family or friends of the deceased must then make an important decision: what to do with the ashes…
Cremation has become an increasingly popular choice in recent years, with direct cremations now starting to emerge as a simpler and more cost-effective alternative to traditional options. While most of us are familiar with cremation and what it involves, direct cremation is still a mystery to a lot of people. This short guide will outline…
Non-religious funerals are important for those who didn’t conform to a certain religion or who identified as atheists. If you are planning your own funeral or the funeral of a family member and you don’t want it to be religious, there are many ways you can celebrate life without it being based on a particular…
If you’ve ever attended a funeral, you will no doubt recognise many of the common procedures and traditions that have worked their way into the proceedings of the day. From speeches and songs to transport and arrangements. Within this blog, let Stockman & Loram detail varied funeral customs and their origins, many of which you…
Grief affects everybody in different ways and it can be hard to predict how somebody will react during this time period. However a popular way of categorising grief has emerged, the seven stages of grief. Read on to find out what they are and the common signs of each stage. The Seven Stages Of Grief…