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When someone dies: What to do next?
If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, there can be lots of things...
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Arranging a funeral
Once you have chosen your funeral director you can contact us via telephone, email or come into...
After a Funeral
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What to expect at a funeral
If you are planning to attend a funeral service following the death of a loved one, here’s...
After a Funeral
What to do with online accounts after death
These days, a further issue to take into account when somebody close to you passes away, is...
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What message to put on funeral flowers
Your funeral flower messages don't have to be long or specific. All that matters is that they're...
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What is an unattended cremation?
An unattended or direct cremation is a dignified and affordable alternative to an attended funeral. It offers...
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What is a “Green” Funeral?
The environment and the climate crisis is very topical, with more people focussed on living as sustainably...
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What does embalming mean?
If a loved one has recently passed away, you may be considering embalming while planning the funeral...
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What do you wear to a funeral
When deciding what to wear to a funeral, it’s important to consider the person who has passed...
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Visiting the Chapel of Rest
Some people like to visit their loved one in the Chapel of Rest to say goodbye before...
First Steps, After a Funeral
Using Life Ledger to notify companies about a death
There's so much to think about when someone close to you has died. Life Ledger is a...
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Tips for Writing a Good Eulogy
A eulogy is a funeral reading that tells the life story of the person who has died....
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Tips for Announcing a Death on Social Media
When a loved one passes away, one of the first things we need to do is to...
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Should a child go to a funeral?
There are many considerations when thinking about whether children should attend funerals. Some people worry their child...