Choosing the right music for a funeral

Music is an important part of any funeral or cremation service. The right song can bring people together in a way that words alone cannot. At one time, your music options would have been very [...]

A family bereavement can raise a lot of anxiety. As well as financial and practical worries, many are also faced with the daunting task of giving a eulogy. Public speaking is one of the world’s [...]

When someone close to you dies, organising the funeral is a key task that may come your way. This is not always easy though when you are trying to cope with their death. Some people also find the [...]

The loss of a loved one is devastating and the prospect of having to go into debt to pay funeral costs will only add another unwanted layer of stress. This is not something you have to endure [...]

We’ve all heard of the seven stages of grief: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing and acceptance. However, losing a loved one can conjure a range of emotions, and as much [...]

When it comes to organising a funeral, pre-paid plans are becoming more common in the UK now. This is something of a new concept for many people though and represents a new way to think about [...]

There is no doubt that losing someone you love is one of the toughest things anyone faces in their life. To make matters worse, you may also have all the funeral arrangements to sort out while [...]

What to do or say at a funeral can be confusing – what do you wear, what do you say and where do you sit? As a general rule of thumb, it’s always best to follow the immediate [...]

It has been said that funerals bring out the best and worst in people. Planning a funeral is never easy, especially when the deceased didn’t pre-plan their funeral or share their final [...]

Telling a child that a loved one has died is never easy. Your emotions are likely to be heightened, which can make breaking the news even harder and, due to their age, you may be anxious about [...]