If you’ve never done it before, planning a funeral can be a confusing process. There’s a lot to think about at a time when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Sometimes, the deceased will have firm plans in place for their funeral, including a funeral plan to spread the costs. If your …
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Many people worry about the cost of funerals. They may be concerned about passing the funeral cost onto their loved ones when they die, or they may be worried about affording a funeral that properly honours the memory of their deceased relative. Budget funeral services in Middleton can help to allay the cost of a …
Losing a loved one is a difficult time in anyone’s life, but it’s something that all of us will experience. A funeral service is a way of remembering your loved one, celebrating their life, achievements, and what made them unique. It’s a way of saying a warm, loving, farewell to them in the company of …
One of the first funeral decisions that you’ll have to make when arranging the service of a loved one is your choice of funeral director. There are a number of funeral services in Middleton, and it can be difficult to know where to begin. Your loved one may have a funeral plan with a local …
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It’s not uncommon for people to die in hospital, in fact latest figures show that 44% per cent of deaths were in hospitals in the UK and that means there are certain procedures already in place. In this article we explore what happens when someone dies in hospital. Support, both practical and emotional, is offered …
Cremation services are one of the most popular way to say goodbye to a loved one for a number of reasons. Chiefly cremation is more cost effective and easier to organise, plus there’s the fact that burial plots are in increasingly short supply but that doesn’t mean cremation is any less dignified or personal to …
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 …
You have so much to deal with when someone close to you passes away. There’s the devastating emotional impact which can go on long after the funeral has taken place and also there may be practical and financial repercussions that you have to sort out. A bereavement may leave you with mounting debts or an …
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 …
While a traditional funeral remains popular, there is a growing number of people that are opting for an alternative. Having a Green Burial is one such example. Sometimes known as ‘woodland’ or ‘natural’ burials, they are an eco-friendly option. The emphasis for a green funeral is on sustainability and simplicity. This applies throughout the process, from preparing the …
