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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

What is a Humanist Funeral? - A Full Guide
What is a Humanist Funeral? - A Full Guide
There are many different funeral ceremonies, but a humanist funeral service is becoming an

Catherine Powell

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

Matt Tuffin

04 April 2022

What Happens at a Cremation Service? - A Full Guide
What Happens at a Cremation Service? - A Full Guide
When a loved one passes away, choosing the right funeral service is essential. There are manytypes

Isabelle Miller

04 April 2022

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

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

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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 Your Own Funeral in Advance and More Options
How to Pay for Your Own Funeral in Advance and More Options
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

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