As more people include personalised elements in their funeral service, the planning part of the funeral director’s role will become increasingly important.
Our final part of National Storytelling Week 2020 comes from John Fuller from Southgate of Southgate of Newmarket Funeral Directors who recounts tails of his life as a funeral director.
In our penultimate chapter of National Storytelling Week Edward Poole of A.J. Sellman Funeral Directors in Staffordshire tells us about his experiences of being a funeral director.
As the second instalment of National Storytelling week, Helen Wathall, MBE, of Wathall’s Funeral Directors in Derbyshire tells us about her time and experiences of being a funeral director.
To celebrate National Storytelling Week 2020 we have asked four independent funeral directors from our UK-wide network about their life as a funeral director.
Some people are choosing to attend their own funeral in a trend for services held before anyone actually passes away.
One of the biggest challenges you might be faced with is writing a eulogy. But a eulogy can be a real opportunity to say a powerful final farewell to your loved one.
As a society, we have never before been so concerned with protecting the environment and people increasingly want to know how they can make their funerals environmentally friendly.
Our funeral is inevitably one of the things that will need to be dealt with after we’ve gone, and it is becoming increasingly common to plan for our funeral in advance.
When you visit a graveyard, you may notice a variety of symbols displayed on the gravestones. Some hold important meanings if we decipher what they represent.
Readings can be one of the most important parts of any funeral and it is worth considering a few things before making your final choices.
Planning ahead to make sure your family isn’t faced with unexpected funeral expenses will bring you peace of mind, but what is the best way to make sure your funeral is paid for?
A funeral plan is a popular way to make sure that you get the peace of mind of knowing your funeral is planned and paid for. But is it a good way?
A carefully chosen floral tribute can add character and colour to an otherwise sombre occasion.
As more people opt for personalised funeral ceremonies in place of more traditional funeral practices, what new rituals they adding to their funeral plans?
A funeral celebrant is the person who conducts a funeral. This could be a religious official following a traditional funeral ceremony, or a civil celebrant who will lead a non-religious service.
Not every celebrity funeral is the same. Some are star-spangled spectacles packed with beautiful people and paparazzi; Other celebrities choose to make their final journey one of the most private of their lives.
Coffins have had a place in funerals for thousands of years and still play an important part in most funeral services. The huge range of coffins available means that it is possible to consider your loved one’s final wishes, from eco-friendly materials to custom colours and designs.
