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Funerals, plans & reducing costs

Everything you need to know about funerals and funeral plans

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What to say when someone dies

Help finding the right thing to say to someone who's bereaved

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Personalising a funeral service

Ideas for a celebration of life or something more traditional

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What is direct cremation?

Discover why direct cremations are so popular with our complete guide

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What to do with ashes

What to do with the ashes

There are many personal and creative things to do with cremation ashes

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How to have a low cost funeral

Organise a low cost funeral without compromising on care and respect

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How to Get Help With Funeral Costs
How to Get Help With Funeral Costs
The averagecost of a funeralin the UK can run to several thousand pounds according to SunLife’s

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

Comparison Between Traditional Funerals and Direct Cremation
Comparison Between Traditional Funerals and Direct Cremation
One of the most common questions we get asked is – ‘what’s the difference between a funeral and a

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

Guide to Arranging a Funeral for a Loved One
Guide to Arranging a Funeral for a Loved One
When you’re faced with arranging a funeral for a loved one, it can all feel very overwhelming on

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

How to Pay for a Funeral
How to Pay for a Funeral
It’s easy to put off thinking about something that’s going to happen in the future. You’re not

Sasha Fletcher

04 April 2022

What Are the Best Places to Scatter Ashes in the UK
What Are the Best Places to Scatter Ashes in the UK
You have many options to take care of the ashes when a deceased loved one is cremated. You can bury

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

National Day of Reflection
National Day of Reflection
Dealing with Grief and Loss on The UK’s National Day of Reflection

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

Coping with Mother's Day Grief
Coping with Mother's Day Grief
March can be especially painful for those who have lost beloved Mums and Grandmothers.

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

Talking to Children About Death
Talking to Children About Death
Conversations about death are not easy to deal with when you’re an adult. For children, it’s even

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

How to Plan a Memorial Service: Saying a Very Personal Goodbye
How to Plan a Memorial Service: Saying a Very Personal Goodbye
When a loved one passes away, it’s traditional to arrange a funeral or memorial service to

Sasha Fletcher

04 April 2022

10 point checklist for choosing a funeral plan provider
10 point checklist for choosing a funeral plan provider
Following the publication earlier by Funeral Plan Report by Fairer Finance, Pure Cremation has

Catherine Powell

04 April 2022

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