by Stephen | Jun 27, 2019 | Planning your Send Off
In the not too distant past, most people were not aware that there was an alternative option to a full-service funeral. In this guest blog, Pure Cremation explain how demand has grown and why. When the death of a loved one occurred the accepted ‘norm’ was to pick up...
by Lisa | Apr 2, 2019 | Planning your Send Off, Starting the Conversation
An Act of Love: How to Have the Funeral That is Right for You. A guest blog by Rosalie Kuyvenhoven A precious gift My father died at the age of 56. Although his death was unexpected he was fully prepared. A script for his funeral, including music, texts and...
by Stephen | Mar 19, 2019 | Finance, Planning your Send Off
Many people assume that the cost of the funeral will be paid from the proceeds of their estate. This is certainly a possibility if the payment can be deferred until the estate is finalised but this may not be the case and indeed many people do not want their...
by Stephen | Feb 25, 2019 | Family Matters, Planning your Send Off, Starting the Conversation
The final article in a series of three exploring the immediate aftermath of a death in the family and making appropriate funeral arrangements – in our case for a non-religious funeral. Mum’s funeral was to take place at 11.30am on the 29th January, the...
by Stephen | Feb 25, 2019 | Family Matters, Planning your Send Off, Starting the Conversation
This article is the second of a series of three based on my personal experience of a death in the family and explores some of the choices that need to be made when arranging a funeral. Day 3 Started with my stepfather and I trying to decide who needed to be made aware...
by Stephen | Feb 25, 2019 | Family Matters, Planning your Send Off, Starting the Conversation
This article is one of three which explore the immediate aftermath of a death in the family. It is based on my own recent experience and I hope you find it helps to explain what happens when someone dies and some of the immediate decisions that need to be taken. Day...
