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It's Good to Talk: Supporting Dying Matters Week (10-16 May)

12, May, 2021 • bereavement support • end of life planning • events • grief & grieving

For many people, the thought of talking about death is awkward, scary and depressing. It’s a tricky conversation that’s often just easier to avoid. We hear you, but we also believe that the alternative – leaving your affairs in a mess and your loved ones unaware of your wishes – is much worse. That’s why we are proud to support Dying Matters who are working to break one of society’s biggest taboos.

Coping with Grief at Christmas

10, December, 2020 • bereavement support • capturing memories • events • grief & grieving

Facing Christmas when you're grieving a loved one is always going to be hard and this year, with comforting hugs and hand-holding out of bounds, it may feel more lonely than ever. To help navigate the most difficult time of year, we asked Jo Williams from GriefChat for her advice on how to cope at Christmas.

What is a Death Cafe? Why The World Wants To Talk About Death

13, October, 2019 • bereavement support • events • grief & grieving

What exactly is a Death Cafe? Put simply, a Death Cafe is an event where people gather together, drink tea, eat cake and talk about death. Sounds like a fun night out, right? Well, maybe surprisingly it's not only caught on, but has become something of a global phenomenon.

A Day In The Life Of... Crematorium Manager Natasha Bradshaw

25, June, 2019 • a day in the life of • celebration of life • events • funeral venues

Meet Natasha Bradshaw, superintendent at Mortlake Crematorium in Richmond and organiser of the Full Circle Festival which aims to educate, inspire and celebrate 80 years of Mortlake Crematorium supporting the local community.

The National Funeral Exhibition 2019: Funeral Trends & Inspiration

20, June, 2019 • capturing memories • celebration of life • coffin inspiration • events • funeral decorations • funeral inspiration • funeral transport • remembrance jewellery • sympathy gifts

Last week saw us exhibiting for the first time at the National Funeral Exhibition. It was a great opportunity to meet up with other businesses, catch up with old friends and make new ones, and to get a feel for trends and innovations in the funeral industry.