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Q&A with Sam Grice from Guardian Angel - A Hub to Help with Funeral & End of Life Planning
In this Q&A we catch up with Sam Grice, founder of Guardian Angel, an online platform which helps family and friends to connect and coordinate when planning a funeral or making important...
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A Day In The Life of... Shroud Maker Yuli Sømme from Bellacouche
We meet shroud maker Yuli Sømme from Bellacouche who has been crafting beautiful handmade felt funeral shrouds and eco-friendly soft coffins from her studio in Devon for over 20 years.
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Dead Good... A Gentle & Uplifting Film About The Final Act of Love
This heartwarming documentary film follows Brighton-based funeral director Cara Mair as she gently guides three families through the process of crafting the perfect funeral for their loved one. A gentle, thoughtful...
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The National Bereavement Service - Help and Support When You Need it Most
In addition to dealing with the emotional impact of a loved one’s death, there can often be a lot of practical work to do as well, much of which may...
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Introducing GriefChat... Free Online Bereavement Support For Our Customers
As a business we're very aware that planning a funeral is an emotionally draining experience and that families are often managing the expectations of family and friends, while still coming to terms...
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Guest Post by huunuu: Are You Ready for a Crucial Conversation?
In this guest blog post, Cherry Williams from huunuu explains why they launched their new Crucial Conversations Card Game to help people explore their thoughts, feelings and wishes surrounding the topic of death...
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A Day In The Life Of... Crematorium Manager Natasha Bradshaw
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...
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The National Funeral Exhibition 2019: Funeral Trends & Inspiration
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...
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A Day In The Life Of... Noel & Jill Brennan from Casting Ashes Cremation Sculpture Studio
A Day in the Life of... Noel and Jill Brennan from Casting Ashes Cremation Sculpture Studio in Cornwall. Their story is such an inspiring one of following your passions that we...
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The Changing Face of Funerals: Making it Personal
What springs to mind when you think of a funeral? Perhaps it's mourners dressed in black, a funeral director in a top hat carrying a cane, a glossy black hearse and...