We believe it’s time for a more open conversation about death, dying and funerals.
In this blog, we give practical advice and ideas to help you if you are arranging a funeral or experiencing bereavement; answer your frequently asked questions/FAQs; and share stories, interviews and opinions.
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No one wants to have to choose a funeral director, but it's worth looking around and asking some questions, to find the right funeral director for you. Here are a few things to consider.
When someone dies unexpectedly — or if you haven’t been in recent contact with them — you may not know, or have talked about, their funeral wishes. This blog offers some pointers for funeral planning.
We answer your questions about visits, funeral planning, costs, care, venues and more for funerals of babies, children and young people.
In many cultures, bringing someone home before their funeral is an important part of the process of saying goodbye. Here, we answer some common questions about what happens and explain what you need to know.
The starting point for every funeral should be the personality of the person who has died. Every aspect of the funeral — from coffins to celebrants, flowers to vehicles — can be tailored to suit what’s right for you. Here are seven ways to get started.
In 2020, 80% of all UK funerals were cremations, and this proportion has been rising steadily over recent decades. Here are some of things that you need to bear in mind — and a few facts that you probably never knew — about keeping or scattering ashes.