When a loved one dies, in addition to the grief and sadness that you may be feeling, there are many practicalities that need to be dealt with. One of these is organising a funeral. Most funerals are arranged with a funeral director that will guide you to ensure that all the elements are taken care …
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Entering a New Year following the death of a loved one can be as difficult as the first Christmas, birthday, and other anniversaries. Some people may perceive that the ending of the year in which the death occurs may bring relief, however, in many cases it is the opposite. A New Year marks the passing …
A funeral is never a nice occasion; however, a winter funeral is arguably more difficult than one in the summer. With a higher probability of bad weather, colder temperatures, and the possibility of travel disruption winter funerals can be more fraught than those held in the summer months. Embracing the season, and planning for the …
Grief has no defined time limit, however, the first year is likely to be the most acute. Passing each first milestone without your loved one will be extremely difficult, and the first Christmas is no exception. Christmas is typically steeped in tradition for most families and celebrating without the person that has died may seem …
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When a loved one dies there is more than just the funeral to arrange. There is a great deal of ‘death admin’ that needs to be dealt with. Where the death is expected it may be that the person had time to settle their affairs, and to pass relevant accounts over to loved ones making …
Death remains a topic that many people find difficult to discuss, and when it comes to supporting someone that is grieving some people find it difficult to know what say. For a person that has lost a loved one, they can sometimes find that some friends or family also become more distant, the reason for …
It is 2022 and the traditions surrounding the funeral industry are slowly being modernised with families often opting to reinterpret the ‘rules’ to suit their own requirements. While religious services are still very much stepped in tradition, civil services officiated by a celebrant or humanist minister are becoming increasingly modern. One element that is subject …
Immediately following the death of a loved one family and friends usually rally around providing support and distraction. However, following the funeral all but those closest to the deceased gradually get back to their own lives, checking in less often, providing less help and support. This is perfectly normal and provides an opportunity for those …
Flowers are a traditional part of funerals in the UK and can help to convey about the personality of the person that has died, and the feelings of those grieving toward them. In this article we will identify six of the most popular funeral flowers in the UK and identify the symbolism behind each of …
It is a topic that nobody wants to think about or talk about, but sadly each year there are around 2000 deaths recorded of infants aged one year and under in the UK. Dealing with the death of a baby is an extremely difficult time for the parents, family, and friends. Planning a funeral for …
