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How to write a eulogy
When a loved one dies, you might be asked to give a eulogy at their funeral. This is a poignant...
Read MoreEco Friendly Funerals
At Austin’s we’re always interested to hear about eco-friendly alternatives to funerals so we were fascinated to learn about a...
Read MoreIs it time to talk about death?
Talking about death is something most people prefer not to do. According to the coalition Dying Matters, over 70% of...
Read MoreThe Hospice of St Francis Receive Donation
Austins were delighted to make a donation of £4,445.00 from Harwood Park Crematorium to Vanessa Howden-Smith at The Hospice of...
Read MoreReleasing White Doves at a Funeral – An Essential Guide
RELEASING WHITE DOVES AT A FUNERAL - AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then...
Read MoreClaire Finds Out More About Vietnamese burial rituals
Last October, Austin’s managing director Claire Austin, travelled to Vietnam to work on a community project to help build a...
Read MoreThe History of the Victorian Mute
The history of funeral mutesDuring the Victorian era, when...
Read MoreIt’s OK To Cry at a Funeral
‘To weep is to make less the depth of grief’ – William Shakespeare Many people worry about crying when they’re...
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