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Funeral Order of Service Examples

  Introduction When we say goodbye to a loved one, every detail counts. The funeral order of service plays a pivotal role in memorial services, guiding attendees through the ceremony while paying tribute to the departed. Here at Funeral Stationery, we understand the importance of getting every detail just right. On this page, you’ll find […]

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Funeral Order of Service Printing

Celebrating the life of a loved one with beautifully printed funeral stationery Saying goodbye to someone close is a deeply emotional time. If you are planning a funeral or memorial service as well, it can feel overwhelming. Among the many details to consider, who you choose for your Funeral Order of Service printing holds a special […]

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What To Include On A Memorial Card

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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Plan A Funeral In 4 Easy Steps

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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Flying High In A Funeral

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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A Guide To Funeral Flowers

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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How To Personalise A Funeral

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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How A Celebratory Funeral Can Still Be Formal

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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How To Memorialise A Loved One

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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Why The Right Music Sets The Tone At A Funeral

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 […]

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Choosing Flowers For A Funeral

When 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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Is Your Funeral Plan Approved By FCA?

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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How To Write A Memorable Eulogy

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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Green Funerals: Eco-Friendly Burials

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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How Funerals Have Changed in Recent Years

Films and TV dramas featuring storylines about bereavement tend to paint a very traditional picture of funerals but funerals have changed in recent years. When EastEnders’ legendary pub landlady Peggy Mitchell was laid to rest in 2016, for example, her coffin was carried on a horse-drawn carriage during a sombre funeral procession. The service was […]

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An Introduction to UK Woodland Burials

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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What Are Memorial Cards?

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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Tips for making Funeral Announcement Cards

Funeral announcement cards are the perfect way to inform family and friends of the passing and funeral arrangements for your loved one. Whether you’re organising a traditional funeral or a celebration of life, it’s important to share the arrangements and any other information you would like your guests to know.     Funeral announcements cards […]

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Your complete checklist when planning a funeral order of service

Planning a funeral in the wake of losing a loved one can leave you feeling lost and exhausted.  It can be a tough time and compiling funeral orders of service, funeral announcement cards and memorial cards whilst managing other tasks, all while being in mourning, can be an exhausting experience.  So, to help you create a thoughtful and properly commemorative order […]

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Death Certificate Price Increase

Last month we highlighted the costs faced by families paying for their children’s funeral and the government’s delay in establishing the Children’s Funeral Fund for England. Now it appears costs are set to rise even further with the news that death certificates have now tripled in price. From 16th February, the price of purchasing a death certificate […]

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Paying for Funeral Services

It is estimated around 5,000 people under the age of 18 die every year, with the costs faced by grieving parents typically spiraling into the thousands.  Finding the money to pay for funeral services, such as burials or cremations, as well as the associated council fees, can prove extremely difficult. While some councils do waiver […]

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