By law a funeral celebrant does not require any specific training or qualifications. However, any celebrant that prides themselves on the quality of the service that they provide knows that it is more than a job, it is a vocation, and a lot of time and effort goes into ensuring that every funeral is uniquely …
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It is well publicised in the media that costs are increasing and many people in the UK are struggling to afford to pay their bills and put food on the table. Termed the cost-of-living crisis, there is also a crisis in the cost of dying. As the average price of a funeral in the UK …
When talking about a person that has died most people focus on the good points, and difficult character traits are swept aside. However, when planning a funeral is it right to paint a wholly perfect picture of the deceased or is that doing them and the mourners a disservice. We consider why funerals don’t have …
Funerals are beginning to evolve and modernise in the UK, but it is an extremely slow process, and most funerals are still steeped in tradition. Funeral services are usually officiated by a professional such as a religious minister or civil officiant such as a celebrant or humanist. However, there is no legal requirement for this, …
My interest in psychology has led me to study the connection between mood and colour. Colour psychology, for example, studies the effects of colours on human behaviours and emotions. One of the better-known examples of this is from the work of Carl Jung, who was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in the early 20th century. …
In the UK, when we die, we have traditionally had the option of being buried or cremated. However, it has recently been announced that there will now be a third option; Resomation. Resomation is an eco-friendly alternative to burial or cremation that is set to be slowly introduced into parts of the UK, it is …
Death is one of the few inevitabilities of life, but it is something that is often feared and not spoken about. Over the ages the dying process and death have been feared to one extent or another, as science and technology have evolved our approach to death and funerals is also evolving. Knowledge and the …
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Throughout the world every culture and religion have their own funeral traditions. The concept of a funeral dates back at least 300,000 years; evidence has been found of neanderthal skeletons being buried across Europe. Therefore, there is a rich history with many practices firmly entrenched. Depending where in the world the funeral is taking place …
Following the death of a loved one it is usually necessary for family and friends to sort through belongings and close traditional accounts. However, in the modern era with computers, mobile phones, and social media it is necessary to think about the deceased’s digital legacy as well as physical assets. With an increased focus on …
Funerals are heavily steeped in tradition in the UK and around the globe. However, there is a movement away from the sombre traditional funeral to a more upbeat Celebration of Life service. But what is a Celebration of Life? Whether you are thinking ahead to your own funeral or planning one for a recently deceased …
