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 …
Funerals are a traditional element of death, however, the significance of the funeral service for the living is increasingly being overlooked. A funeral service should of course be planned and delivered with dignity, but the importance of the service for helping those in mourning to grieve and heal should be considered too. In this article …
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Celebrant Steve Game-Blackmoor was a Minister of Religion but left the Church in 2014. He is now a multi-award-winning Funeral Celebrant and Grief Specialist, and Chairs ‘Holding Dear Support Service,’ a service in Staffordshire that offers ‘free at the point of use’ grief counselling to those who feel they need it by qualified counsellors. Apart …
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Traditionally in the UK and around the world, when a person dies there is a funeral to help relatives and friends pay their last respects; the nomenclature and format of funerals varies between different countries, cultures, and religions. However, did you know that there is no legal requirement in England to have a funeral if …
