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What to say when someone dies

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What to do with the ashes

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Organise a low cost funeral without compromising on care and respect

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The Best Funeral Plan
The Best Funeral Plan
Are you worried there won’t be enough money in your estate to pay for your funeral? Would you like

Catherine Powell

01 April 2022

Guide to Funeral Preplanning: How to Arrange a Cremation
Guide to Funeral Preplanning: How to Arrange a Cremation
Death and dying isn’t something you think about often, even though it’s an inevitable event.

Catherine Powell

01 April 2022

Sympathy Messages: What to Say When Someone Dies
Sympathy Messages: What to Say When Someone Dies
If you know someone who is grieving, trying to figure out what you should say can be confusing.

Catherine Powell

01 April 2022

What to Write on Funeral Flowers
What to Write on Funeral Flowers
It’s not an easy thing to comfort someone who’s grieving. You’ll never be able to take their pain

Catherine Powell

01 April 2022

How to Choose a Funeral Director: A Complete Guide
How to Choose a Funeral Director: A Complete Guide
Organising a funeral is usually in the hands of those who are left behind. You might be feeling a

Catherine Powell

01 April 2022

How to Prepare For Your Own Death
How to Prepare For Your Own Death
Death is an unavoidable part of the cycle of life, yet so many of us do everything we can to avoid

Charlotte O'Rourke

01 April 2022

All Steps of the Cremation Process
All Steps of the Cremation Process
Losing someone close to you can be incredibly difficult. If you're the one responsible for handling

Charlotte O'Rourke

01 April 2022

How much does a funeral cost: Taking control of funeral costs
How much does a funeral cost: Taking control of funeral costs
Most people are arranging a funeral for the very first time and their job is all the harder because

Catherine Powell

01 April 2022

Explore and Compare the Different Types of Funeral Ceremonies
Explore and Compare the Different Types of Funeral Ceremonies
A funeral is a way to acknowledge, celebrate and honour the life of a loved one and allow family

Catherine Powell

01 April 2022

What to Do When Someone Dies: Checklist
What to Do When Someone Dies: Checklist
When you lose someone close to you, it can be very confusing and oftentimes overwhelming. Not only

Catherine Powell

01 April 2022

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