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What is a humanist funeral?
Humanist funerals are a rising phenomenon. Provided by an increasing number of practicing celebrants, these bespoke ceremonies mirror the life of the deceased.
Welsh town brought to a standstill by spectacular funeral procession
Ruby Pearl Marshall died on 12 May, aged 78. She would never have imagined the sheer scale of her funeral procession.
Funeral director left shocked by break-in and theft of deceased’s jewellery
Burglars broke into a family-run York funeral directors and stole jewellery from the deceased last month.
Why unexpected funeral costs are landing people in debt
Few people realise the full cost of a funeral, so it often comes as a surprise when a loved one dies unexpectedly or without funeral cover in place and suddenly they are left to find the money.
Top 10 alternative funeral songs
It seems every publication has its own list of funeral songs, often featuring featuring Frank Sinatra's My Way and Monty Python's Always Look on the Bright Side of Life in the top five.
Measuring your funeral footprint
Environmentally friendly funerals are becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
Unusual funeral traditions from around the World
This week we take a look at some of the most unusual funeral and memorial traditions from around the world that are still practiced today.
2016 Cannes Film Festival: top five silver screen funerals
This week we celebrate the start of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, as we look back at the most memorable funerals ever to hit the silver screen.
2016 Dying Matters Awareness Week: what is a Death Café?
Serving up practical information, bereavement advice and coffee – Death Cafés are gaining mainstream media attention and a growing following in the UK.
We need to talk about dying
A recent report has highlighted how a societal aversion to talking about death has left hundreds of thousands of people with a long-term shortfall in income and financial security.
Why demographics is behind this alarming spate of celebrity deaths
The popular BBC Radio 4 programme, More or Less, recently reported that between January and March 2016, the BBC had written 24 obituaries.
Costs to look out for when buying a pre-paid funeral plan
Each type of duneral plan promises to fulfil the exact purpose for which it was originally designed: to cover the costs of a funeral. What else is there to think about?