The funeral car is by no means something you have to have as part of the ceremony but there are reasons why you might want to have one. Why do people have funeral cars? Funeral cars are part of a procession known as a cortege which begins at the funeral home, or home where the …
Why have a non-religious funeral? If a person is nonbeliever, it somehow seems unfitting to mark the end of their life with a religious funeral and that is one of the main reasons why loved ones seek an alternative. But in fact, all kinds of people opt for a non-religious funeral. They may be atheists, …
The chapel of rest is a remembrance room where you can visit your loved one after they have passed away. It is usually within or attached to a funeral home and is there so that loved ones can say their final farewells. Each chapel of rest will have its own unique look, probably in keeping …
Cremation is the most popular way we say our final goodbyes, with three out of four of us choosing it over burial. It’s a process that uses extremely intense heat to turn the remains of someone into ashes, which can then be received by a loved one. A cremation service is very much the same …
If you are reading this after suffering the loss of a beloved child, our heart goes out to you. Nothing can prepare you for the burden of grief and sadness that you will be feeling, and we are sure that you feel overwhelmed and hardly able to face the prospect of planning your final goodbye. …
You might think the answer to ‘What do I wear at a funeral ceremony?’ to be a simple one. Black. After all, for more than 500 years it has been the predominant colour of bereavement. Originally, mourning dress was the prerogative of the aristocracy and those of a higher class and there was a strict …
Around three in four funerals use cremation in the UK today and in most cases cost has been the deciding factor. It’s simply a much more affordable option than burial. In the end, it’s all about giving a loved one the best farewell possible and the best doesn’t always mean the most expensive. Maybe the …
The History of funeral services Many funeral traditions in the 20th and 21st centuries originated from the Victorian era. Wearing black as the colour of mourning for example was established by Queen Victoria on the death of Prince Albert. For the Victorians mourning was an elaborate ritual that involved covering the house and body in …
As the rate of Covid-19 transmission fluctuates, so do the rules for funerals during the pandemic, however government guidelines have been designed to ensure that bereaved people are treated with respect, sensitivity, and dignity, while ensuring they and those officiating the ceremony are protected from the risk of infection. Please also be aware that rules …
Picking the appropriate funeral flowers Flowers have traditionally been a way to express love for the deceased and condolences to the family on their sad loss. Some families may stipulate that they don’t want people to send floral tributes appealing for donations to charity instead, however flowers can be a comforting and beautiful way of …
