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Eight ways to support someone who is grieving
If someone you know is grieving a loss, here are eight things you can do to help to support and comfort them through bereavement, grief and loss.
How to include loved ones in a funeral service when they can’t physically attend
The pandemic has left us with some interesting ideas for the funerals of the future.
Top reasons seniors make provision for their own funerals
A poll has highlighted the two main reasons seniors would choose to put plans in place for their own funeral service.
An A-Z of grief and bereavement support resources
Charities and support groups in the UK.
Majority of over 50s would research online before buying a funeral plan
The results of our 2020 survey reveal that the majority of over 50s would choose to research funeral plans online before buying, but less keen to complete their purchase online.
Cremation is the most popular funeral choice in the UK, poll shows
Research shows that cremation is still the most popular funeral choice in the UK, followed by burial and donating for medical research.
Remembrance Day: five things you didn’t know about the commemorative annual event
Remembrance Day is an annual chance to hold services and fall silent for two minutes in order to remember those who have fallen in battle.
Churchill tops list of deceased historical figures and celebrities seniors would most like to meet
British wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, is the historical figure over 50s would most like to meet if anything were possible, according to a 2019 survey.
Women over 50 have more faith in a life after death than men of the same age
New research shows that there are more UK over 50s who do not believe in some form of life after death than those who do.
Funeral directors and Remembrance Day: an especially meaningful time for those in the business of remembrance
A look at the role of the funeral director when Britain was at war.
People become more comfortable discussing death as they get older research shows
Our recent survey has revealed that people generally become more comfortable discussing death as they get older.
A day in the life of a funeral director
“If I am able to put a service together that is both positive and loving, then I have done my job.” A day in the life of a funeral director with Tom Meek of Christophers’ Family Funerals.