Memorial cards are often handed out at funerals as small tokens and mementos of remembrance. They aren’t often very long but are a lovely way to pay tribute to a lost loved one and give those in attendance something special to take away. Oftentimes you will include a picture of the deceased, usually a happy […]
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John Motson was a household name for decades as a football commentator, with his passing last month at the age of 77 being widely mourned. His funeral date has been announced as March 24th, the Racing Post reported, with the service taking place at the Crownhill Crematorium in Milton Keynes. The details reported were fairly […]
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The death of a friend, relative or loved one can be a devastating shock, one that can take some time to process. It also leads to two instinctive schools of thought when it comes to making arrangements for funeral dates, funeral stationery and making preparations with a place of rest. Some people, understandably, need more […]
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Arranging a funeral when dealing with grief is very difficult for most people, especially when so many decisions need to be made at a time when your mind feels numb and foggy. To make one decision easier for you, we reveal the most popular hymns to include in a funeral’s order of service. Jerusalem Christian […]
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For many people, how they live in a world beset by environmental concerns is a big issue. But this may also be reflected in death, specifically by the style of funeral they have. Unless one is buried at sea, most are either entombed underground or cremated, but new methods have developed that may be more […]
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Any funeral will be a sad affair and sometimes the focal point that is most distressing is the sight of the coffin, carrying the body of someone whose remains will shortly be lowered into the ground or reduced to ashes. While everything that happens to the coffin will be pre-arranged in the funeral order of […]
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Bereaved families are going to be protected from paying over the market rate for a funeral for their loved one, after a government order has gone ahead to ensure all funeral directors remain competitive with their prices. A recent assessment by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed five per cent of funeral directors have […]
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When preparing the various arrangements, funeral stationery and order of events to commemorate the passing of a loved one, people take solace in a wide range of different places. For some, that sanctuary is found in the world of fiction. There have been countless fictional funerals and commemorative ceremonies throughout the world of novels, drama, […]
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A funeral is not only a chance for friends, family and loved ones to have a chance to say goodbye as well as to celebrate the life and the impact they had on everyone at the ceremony, wake and who paid tribute using memorial cards. Many people want to be involved in how they are […]
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Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult for anyone to deal with, but particularly children, who may never have experienced a death in the family before. Although it might be painful to talk to your little ones about dying, it is something that every parent should do, according to an end-of-life educator. Christa Ovenell, who […]
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A lot of people like to make funeral requests and plans whilst they are still alive to have control over the ceremony, and very often these arrangements are found in a person’s will. In many cases, these requests whilst making a will can be somewhat general requests to have the ceremony take place in a particular church […]
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In the UK the most prestigious ceremony for a monarch (and very rarely a distinguished head of state) is the state funeral, and the preparations and funeral stationery are planned for years before the monarch dies. The most recent state funeral was that of Queen Elizabeth II on 19th September 2022, which was the first of a […]
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One of the most unique aspects of a funeral ceremony is that, unlike a birth, a baptism or a wedding, a funeral does not only have one meaning to people. Whilst for many it is a sombre ceremony meant to allow one final goodbye, with a funeral order of service to match, other people see […]
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It is very difficult to plan a funeral when you are processing the grief of losing a loved one, and many people struggle with the complexities of making arrangements so soon after such an emotional shock. That is why we’ve broken down the process into simple, manageable steps to make the whole thing easier. Funeral […]
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Many a funeral plan will include a focus in the service on a love of aircraft by the deceased, whether through direct involvement as a pilot or airline employee, or simply as an enthusiastic observer. However, Co-op Funerals has gone a step further with a very lofty idea for a final farewell, which involves using […]
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Funerals can be difficult times for everyone. Losing a loved one is heartbreaking and planning a funeral while grieving can be especially hard. Something you want to ensure when planning a funeral is that it reflects the beauty your loved one had in life. Choosing flowers for a funeral can be a big decision as […]
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While the recent state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II was the most public of affairs, most funerals are much more intimate, one attended by the family and friends of the deceased who knew them personally. However, one woman sees matters rather differently. Jeane Trend-Hill, a 55-year old from north London, has attended over 200 funerals […]
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American actor and writer Rob Delaney is releasing a book of his experience of losing his son to a brain tumour. A Heart That Works tells the story of Henry, who was one year’s old when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and only two when he passed away. Delaney, who stars in comedy […]
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A funeral is, at its core, a celebration and remembrance of a person’s life, and as a result, a lot of the elements of the ceremony are often moulded around the particular tastes, interests and lifelong passions of the person who is no longer with us. If that individual is religious then this often takes […]
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Adults naturally want to shield children from upsetting news, but sadness is unavoidable when they have to tell them a loved one has died. So, how do you go about discussing death with a child? Whether it comes as a shock or is expected, having to relive grief to tell a young person someone has […]
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Funerals are occasions to mourn a loved one’s death and celebrate their life, but over the years, they have fallen to tradition, so much so that the character and soul of the person who has passed can become lost in the event. That is why mourners are starting to hit back against this, with more […]
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Many people will be familiar with funeral services where the emphasis is less on mourning a death, but on celebrating a life. Sometimes that can extend as far as asking people to dress informally, with the standard black ties and suits being replaced with colourful attire and casual clothes. However, this is not an ‘either-or’ […]
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When a loved one dies, an important question is what sort of funeral they should have. In some cases, much will depend on their wishes as well as any practical or financial limitations that exist; those who outline what they want when they pass away will have done a lot of the planning for the […]
Read moreA funeral service is, for many people, a chance for many people to celebrate the life of someone they hold very dear and because of this, people want to choose particular parts of a funeral order of service that suit the life and times of their loved one the best. This can include the music […]
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Losing a loved one is a difficult and heartbreaking experience to go through for anyone and finding the right way to remember them may seem like a difficult task. However, there are many different options to choose from and you may find that going with something less traditional is a great way to honour those […]
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Details of the funeral of former Scotland goalkeeper Andy Goram have been revealed, with the service due to take place in Glasgow this month following his death from cancer at the age of 58. The service will take place on July 18th at Wellington Church in the Kelvingrove area of Glasgow, across the Clyde from […]
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This month saw the veteran singer Sir Tom Jones turning 82 and, according to the Daily Express, giving an interview in which he revealed the song he would most like to be played at his funeral. His choice – “Great Balls of Fire”, was stated in an interview with NME. Suffice to say, the Express […]
Read moreWhen organising a funeral, there are so many things to consider – from what hymns to sing to who should give the eulogies, and what casket to choose to where the wake should be held. It can be extremely overwhelming to make these decisions when going through the early stages of grief, which is why […]
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People who have been incredibly organised and already paid for their funeral plans are waiting to find out whether their provider has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ahead of regulation changes later this year. From July 29th, it will become a criminal offence if a funeral provider that has not submitted an […]
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A eulogy is a commemorative speech read out during a funeral service, usually by a family member or someone close to the person who has died. Writing a eulogy for a loved one is an honour, but it can be a challenge to convey the right tone and say everything you want to. Here are […]
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Hundreds of fans gathered to pay their respects at the funeral of The Wanted singer Tom Parker, who sadly died last month from a brain tumour. The 33-year-old’s widow Kelsey led a cortege through Petts Wood earlier this week, with members of the public lining the streets as three black horses pulled the hearse through […]
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Discussing final wishes, whether in relation to your own or those of a loved one, is naturally a daunting and difficult topic. However, the time comes in everyone’s life when the subject needs to be broached. Leaving it until you absolutely have to can sometimes mean it’s too late, or the discussion takes place under […]
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There are a lot of choices involved when organising a funeral, as they are not only a solemn farewell for a person deeply loved, but also a celebration of their life, times and passions. Because of this, songs and hymns that are loved by the deceased are often a part of funeral stationery packages to […]
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Fans all over the world were shocked by the news that Australian cricketer Shane Warne died suddenly of a heart attack, and now they are being given the opportunity to pay tribute to the sporting legend by attending a memorial service at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). A state funeral will be held at the stadium […]
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With the climate crisis one of the main talking points of the 21st century – and for good reason – all industries and sectors are now looking at how operations can be made more sustainable. And the funeral sector is no exception. According to ShoutOutUK, both burials and cremations have a significant impact on the […]
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