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A Day in the Life of... Funeral Singer Briony Rawle
In this interview we meet Briony from The London Funeral Singers to find out more about how she got started and why music is such an important and evocative part...
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A Few Of Our Favourite Funeral Favour Ideas
The tradition of giving guests a small gift or favour to take home with them as a reminder of the day has always been popular for weddings, but you might...
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Finding the Right Words - What to Write in a Sympathy Card
A well-written condolence card is something to treasure, but all too often we struggle to find the message which says how we really feel. So what should you write in a...
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Growing Memories... Plant a Living Memorial to Remember a Loved One
The eternal renewal of nature awakens something special in all of us. We've curated a few of our favourite ways to sow the seeds of remembrance, recovery and renewal, or to find...
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The Importance of Self-Care When You're Grieving
When you are broken by the death of someone you love, finding time to look after yourself is essential. But it 's not always easy. Five women explain how they looked after...
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The Power of Podcasts... Talking Life, Death and Grief
This month we are celebrating some of the best podcasts about life, death and grief which are making an impact by opening up conversations about this important subject.
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Our Top 5 Products For Creating a Memorable Funeral
At Angel & Dove, we are mindful that when planning a funeral, families are often short on time and the last thing they want to be doing is shopping around....
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Grief & Loss... Navigating Father's Day Without Dad
The death of a father can be one of the hardest losses to bear. Finding a way to honour your dad on Father’s Day, or other special dates, can help you...
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Pet Bereavement... Saying Farewell to a Faithful Friend
Saying goodbye to a much-loved pet can be surprisingly hard and the emptiness can feel all consuming. As grief therapist Dipti Tait says "“Pet grief can be a profound and unique experience."
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Useful Books on Death, Grief and End of Life
When you are looking to make some sense out of the emotional impact of death and grief, a book can be a good place to start. But finding one that strikes the...
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Dying Well... Meeting the End of Life with Calm
Is it possible to just ‘be’ when someone dies? The expected kind of death, one that doesn’t hide its impending arrival, can be a chance to meet the end of life...
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Talking More Openly About Baby Loss
With one in four pregnancies ending in miscarriage, the devastating effects of baby loss are all around us, yet they are often suffered in silence and not openly spoken about.