Flowers are frequently seen as the go-to condolence gift for a loved one. They can be sent to the bereaved directly or you can offer them as floral tributes sent to the funeral director so they can be involved in the funeral service itself. Regardless, flower arrangements might not always be the best gift for…
A funeral director is a role which encompasses a few jobs within a business, they will provide support and guidance to the family and liaise with a range of other organisations and services to ensure that a funeral service is arranged. In this blog, we will talk about the role of a funeral director and…
Memorials or headstones are the perfect way of paying tribute to somebody you’ve lost. Sitting at their resting place, they can be added to graves or made to accommodate urns within the memorial itself. But, choosing the right type of memorial and design is an important decision and one that should be carefully considered. In…
The loss of a loved one can be devastating at any age, but it’s often particularly difficult for young children to get their head around. Children’s first experience with death is often confusing and upsetting and it’s natural for parents to want to protect their child from these difficult emotions. We all cope with grief…
The loss of a loved one is never easy, and friends and family may feel overwhelmed when it comes to organising the funeral. There are many decisions to be made, from choosing funeral flowers to arranging transport, and each choice you make will be highly personal to you and the deceased. Choosing a coffin or…
Funerals, although they can be terribly sad occasions, are a way for families to commemorate their passed loved ones in a way that matched their lives. We personalise funerals to ensure that we provide a fitting send-off to the ones we love. If you’re dearly departed was a passionate environmentalist, there may be no more…
Funeral flowers have been used to express condolences and sympathy for centuries and many people find them comforting during the mourning process. The loss of a loved one is never easy, but these traditions can offer some comfort and stability during difficult times. Choosing a flower arrangement can be a highly personal decision, and the…
When a loved one passes away, planning the funeral can be hard when you’re grieving at the same time. It’s not uncommon for families to experience tension and added stress during this period, but one practical way to avoid this is to get your affairs in order with prepaid funerals. As you get older it’s…
Grief is not a one size fits all experience, every individual will cope differently. For children, processing death can be extremely difficult as they learn to understand what death means. A child’s understanding will depend on many things such as their age, family background and stage of development but not all children develop at the…
It goes without saying that planning a funeral service is not going to be a particularly pleasant experience for anyone to go through. However, it is an eventuality that most people will have to endure that at some point in their lives. Moreover, prior to planning a funeral it really is crucial that you consider…