These have been difficult times for anyone who has suffered a bereavement. Numbers attending funerals have been tightly restricted and any large gatherings following a service or ceremony have not been possible. Of course, this has given rise to the online funeral so that loved ones at a distance, or unable to attend for various reasons, …
Registering the death of a loved one has changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some ways, the process has become more streamlined because it is handled remotely. That means you don’t have to make trips to a doctor’s surgery and register office. Instead, everything is done over the phone or online. Having said that, the …
On June 21, the rules surrounding attendance at funerals changed. Prior to that date, the numbers allowed into a church, crematorium or ceremonial resting place were limited to 30 or fewer depending on the size of the venue. Now, under the new, more relaxed, rules there will be no restrictions when it comes to mourners …
Who are funeral plans for? Anyone who has organised a funeral will be only too aware how valuable a funeral plan is, which is why you should consider starting one. When loved ones are coping with the emotional distress of bereavement, they have to make decisions about the type of funeral to hold, and also …
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 …
