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Burial or Cremation?

Burial or Cremation? When arranging the funeral of a loved one, choosing between a burial or cremation is one of the key decisions involved. Hopefully, you’ll know the person’s wishes. If not, it’s important to understand both options to help you decide on the type of funeral to organise. In 2021, people chose the following […]

Understanding Grief

UNDERSTANDING GRIEF Sadly, each of us experiences grief during our lives. Losing loved ones – friends, relatives, pets – can be extremely painful. Understanding the stages of grief enables us to accept that the different emotions we feel whilst grieving are to be expected. Grief is our emotional response to loss. Whilst everyone’s grief is […]

How to Discuss Dying

How to Discuss Dying Research shows that: Only 1% of people know their loved one’s funeral preferences. Just 40% know if their loved one would prefer a religious ceremony – or not. Half of us don’t know if our loved one would prefer a burial or a cremation. These are worrying facts. For many of […]

Say Goodbye Your Way

SAY GOODBYE YOUR WAY Every funeral is for a unique person. However when it comes to planning how to say goodbye, funerals have one thing in common: anything goes! From what to wear to personalised coffins to alternative transport … funerals no longer need to be traditional. They can reflect the life, loves and personality […]

Digital Legacy – What Happens When You Die?

DIGITAL LEGACY – WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE? An amazing 98% of the UK population use the internet and 84% of us are social media users. So much of our lives exists online, but what happens to your online presence and belongings when you die? Your digital legacy includes all your digital property and assets, […]