Donation to Isabel Hospice
MD Claire Austin was thrilled to hand over a cheque for £5,000 to Isabel Hospice this week. Isabel Hospice cares for adults with a life-limiting illness across eastern Hertfordshire. Specialist palliative care is available to adults both at home and at the In-Patient Unit as well as at the Day Service locations. All care is free, […]
Personalising a Funeral
Over the years, funeral services have begun to change and personalisation has become increasingly popular. These days when you attend a funeral you may see a display of personal items or mementos that were connected to the deceased or perhaps a collage of photographs. Many people choose to include personal touches like this in the […]
The fashion for Victorian mourning
After her beloved Albert died in 1861, Queen Victoria dressed in black for the rest of her 40-year reign. It sparked a mourning fashion for women, many of whom would refer to journals or household manuals such as The Queen and Cassell’s for advice on what to wear. The dress code was dictated by different mourning stages, which for […]
Should you take children to a funeral?
Should you take children to a funeral? When a child attends a funeral or cremation, it can help them to understand that death is final and gives them the chance to be with their family and friends to say goodbye. This can be an important part of the healing process. The first thing to do […]
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 way to say goodbye to the deceased and to commemorate their life. While it’s an honour to give a eulogy, it can feel like a daunting task so we’ve put together some tips that we […]
Is 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 people don’t feel comfortable talking about death and less than a third have discussed their end-of-life wishes with loved ones. It’s something that Dying Matters – which promotes awareness of dying, death and bereavement – […]
