To many, the thought of a funeral is a sobering one. The collective mourning of a friend or loved one is bound to surface all manner of emotions, from sorrow and sadness to nostalgia and sentimentality. Yet despite this turbulence, we recognise funerals, in any form, as an important part of the grieving process. Of…
Funerals are some of the most challenging times of lives and it’s more than understandable why. After all, we want to remember and celebrate our family member or loved one in a manner that is fitting to them. Sometimes that comes in the form of more celebratory funeral arrangements or perhaps your loved one wanted…
To this day, hymns remain as some of the most popular and enduring song choices for funerals. Regardless of whether the funeral service is religious or not, some people take comfort in the familiarity and spirituality of hymns. Plus, because they vary so much in tone – from sombre and contemplative to joyful and uplifting…
It goes without saying that losing a friend, family member or loved one is never easy. What’s more, periods of grief can leave individuals feeling isolated and lost. For those who are grieving, the funeral is often viewed as a moment of physical and emotional closure, allowing friends and relatives to come together and share…
Traditional funerals often involve a motorcade, lots of flowers, an expensive coffin, and services with hundreds of people, all of whom used a lot of time, money and energy to get there. But many people are now wondering whether this use of resources is beneficial. All they want is a simple funeral that also takes…
Funeral directors often call affordable funerals “low-cost” or “simple.” These give you a basic service level to process the remains of the deceased while also providing mourners with an opportunity to grieve over the passing of their loved ones. As you might expect. affordable funerals differ significantly from traditional funerals. In traditional funerals, families must…
At Stockman & Loram, we understand that funeral planning can be difficult; and as a family-run service operating across Torbay, Teignbridge and South Hams, we’ve always placed you and your loved one’s wishes at the forefront of our service. That’s why we provide a wide range of personalised, bespoke funeral plans, designed to create the…
Important changes to Funeral Plans from 29th July 2022 Funeral Plan Regulation – Peace of mind for customers From the 29th July, the sale and management of funeral plans will fall under the regulatory power of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This means that the companies which sell and manage the funds related to…
Non-religious funerals provide an option to celebrate the life of a loved one who did not hold any religious beliefs. Often non-religious funerals are described as humanist funerals and will often involve readings and music personal to the life of the person who has passed away. There is a wide range of options for different…
If your loved one liked being in nature then planning an eco friendly funeral can lead to a meaningful and memorable ceremony. By planning a ceremony with an experienced funeral director it is possible to integrate sustainable elements into an individual and unique funeral remembering the life of your loved one. Many people have chosen…