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How to use the Tell Us Once service

If you've recently experienced the loss of a loved one, dealing with administrative tasks can be overwhelming....

First Steps, After a Funeral

Using Life Ledger to notify companies about a death

There's so much to think about when someone close to you has died. Life Ledger is a...

First Steps, Arranging a Funeral

Guidance regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Funerals and Branch Visits

Our funeral homes continue to comply with all current government and NHS guidance in relation to COVID-19,...

Arranging a Funeral

What is a “Green” Funeral?

The environment and the climate crisis is very topical, with more people focussed on living as sustainably...

Arranging a Funeral

A guide to funeral wake food

There are many things to think about when arranging a funeral wake. One element that should not...

Arranging a Funeral

How to send a funeral invitation and ask people to a funeral

Inviting friends and relatives to a loved one’s funeral service or memorial service can feel overwhelming while...

First Steps

A guide to dealing with grief at Christmas

Christmas is well and truly among us and although this time of year should feel like a...

Arranging a Funeral

What message to put on funeral flowers

Your funeral flower messages don't have to be long or specific. All that matters is that they're...

Arranging a Funeral

Guide to Choosing a Memorial Headstone

A memorial headstone is an opportunity to remember a loved one and commemorate their life. Not only...

Arranging a Funeral

What does embalming mean?

If a loved one has recently passed away, you may be considering embalming while planning the funeral...

Arranging a Funeral

Tips for Writing a Good Eulogy

A eulogy is a funeral reading that tells the life story of the person who has died....

First Steps

How to cope with grief following the loss of a loved one

When you lose someone you love, grief is inevitable. How it affects people will vary enormously, depending...

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