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Guide to Green Funerals
Guide to Green Funerals
A high percentage of funerals still take place in a crematorium or other religious building, but

Catherine Powell

06 April 2022

Tending to Personal Belongings After a Death
Tending to Personal Belongings After a Death
Sorting through and clearing out personal belongings after the death of a loved one can be very

Catherine Powell

06 April 2022

Glossary of Funeral Terms
Glossary of Funeral Terms
If you ever find yourself planning a funeral, some of the terms you’ll encounter can be confusing.

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

How to Plan a Funeral on a Budget
How to Plan a Funeral on a Budget
It’s easy forfuneral coststo go beyond what you can comfortably afford when arranging a funeral

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

Interment of Ashes: A Complete Guide
Interment of Ashes: A Complete Guide
When a loved one is cremated there are several options for what you can do with their ashes. You

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

Funeral Etiquette: Tips, Attire, Flowers, and More
Funeral Etiquette: Tips, Attire, Flowers, and More
A funeral is an emotional occasion, and knowing how to act can be a challenge, especially if you’ve

Alison Crocker

04 April 2022

Breakdown of Funeral Costs
Breakdown of Funeral Costs
The cost of a funeral for your loved one depends on several different things. These include the

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

All About the Humanist Funeral
All About the Humanist Funeral
There are many different funeral ceremonies, but a humanist funeral service is becoming an

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

The Average Cost of Cremation in the UK
The Average Cost of Cremation in the UK
Planning a funeral is stressful enough, but when you’ve got to get your head around all the costs

Isabelle Miller

04 April 2022

Guide to the Cremation Service
Guide to the Cremation Service
When a loved one passes away, choosing the right funeral service is essential. There are manytypes

Isabelle Miller

04 April 2022

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