It is never easy to come to terms with the loss of a loved one. However, funerals are important in helping us during the process of accepting, grieving and healing from a death. In fact, people of all religions have differing versions of funerals to bring them comfort at a time of sorrow. With more …
Why do people have funerals? Funerals have been held for centuries as a way of coming to terms with the death of a loved one. They are a way to say a final goodbye and to be consoled by others. The ceremony is also an important step in the transformation of our relationship with the …
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 …
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 …
Choosing a coffin isn’t easy. It’s something you’ll have to do at a highly emotional time, and you may find yourself floundering with indecision at the enormity of the task. Of course, some people are very specific about their own funeral service, and will helpfully leave instructions about the coffin and send-off they want. However, …
The simple answer to this question is: yes. Most funerals are traditionally held in sacred places, chapels, churches and crematoria but tastes are changing. A funeral is a personal event when a family comes together to mark the passing of a loved one and to celebrate their life, and it should reflect the beliefs and …
This often comes as a surprise to many people, most of whom assume that a funeral is a legal requirement in the UK after an individual passes away. In fact, it isn’t. Instead, the law frames the responsibilities of family members in slightly different terms. Specifically, it reads: ‘Next of kin must dispose of the …
