Since March, volunteers have been painting tens of thousands of red hearts on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, opposite the Houses of Parliament. Spanning more than a third of a mile, the mural is accompanied by a plaque bearing its name: the National Covid Memorial Wall. This stunning ‘wall of love’ […]
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If you’re currently planning a funeral, you’ll want to organise a service that does justice to the deceased’s life and legacy. This includes creating a funeral order of service booklet (which outlines the sequence of events) that the congregation and any mourners who can’t be present will appreciate on the day and long afterwards. Something […]
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There can be few more peaceful, unspoilt places than woods and forests. UK woodland burial sites provide truly special final resting places for loved ones, while visiting them can bring great comfort to the bereaved. As their leaves grow, create vibrant canopies then fall, trees reflect the passage of time. Their changing appearance is a […]
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Whereas the funeral order of service gives you the opportunity to say goodbye soon after a loved one has passed away, memorial events take place further down the line. Several weeks or months after the loss of someone dear, when your grief is less raw, you may wish to honour the individual in a more […]
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The funeral order of service booklet is tremendously important. It needs to outline clearly what will happen during the funeral and is also likely to include some of the deceased’s personal details and the chosen hymns or songs. In other words, the order of service provides a schedule of events in addition to other helpful […]
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So many significant, personal events have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and UK funeral services are no exception. The scaling down of funeral arrangements for Prince Philip is a high-profile example of the impact government restrictions are having on the way families say goodbye to lost loved ones. Whereas thousands of people would normally […]
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While losing a loved one is always a distressing experience, there are many things you can do to commemorate that special person and reflect on the important contribution he/she made to your life. Below we explore a range of inspiring ways you can remember a lost loved one. Create a Memory Box If you’re grieving […]
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Not sure where to start when it comes to creating the perfect order of service funeral? To help you, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide with everything you need to know. 21 essential tips to help you plan and create a perfect Funeral Order of Service in memory of a loved one (even when time is […]
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Sitting down to create a Funeral Order of Service when you’ve never had to do one before is a daunting prospect. Where do you start? What can I have in it? How long should it be? These are just some of the many questions people are faced with when a loved one departs but, help […]
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Memorial Cards are a small deeply personal keepsake of a loved one that you can keep by you always. The most popular Memorial Card sizes are: Single Panel A7: 74mm wide x 105mm tall Four Panel A7: with each page or panel measuring 74mm wide x 105mm tall. What makes them so personal is that […]
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