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Complete Guide to Arranging a DIY Funeral
Complete Guide to Arranging a DIY Funeral
It’s long been thought that a professional funeral director needs to play a crucial role in

Catherine Powell

06 April 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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