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The UK’s most interesting unmarked graves

It is hard to overstate how important a symbol the humble gravestone is to millions of people across the UK and all over the world. When we suffer the trauma of losing one of our closest relatives or friends, being able to visit a memorial to the person we loved is among the only things that can create a degree of comfort and go at least a little way towards helping us cope with our grief. Read more

A guide to the best alternative and traditional hearses

It goes without saying that planning the funeral of a loved one is not the easiest of tasks. Whilst we struggle to come to terms with our grief, it can feel like the last thing we want to do is concern ourselves with administrative tasks such as arranging a service, contacting friends and relatives, and organising transport. Read more

The growth of commemorative ashes vinyl

As discussed in a recent article we wrote about ‘celebration of life’ funeral services, more and more people are now finding unusual ways to honour the memories of their loved ones. Read more

A celebration of life: the rise of the ‘happy’ funeral

Funerals are traditionally sombre affairs; after all, when we say goodbye to a much-loved friend or family member, it is only natural to feel a great deal of grief and sadness on the day their body is laid to rest. Read more

A brief history of cremation in Britain

Cremation is now the most popular choice in the UK when it comes to making the difficult decision about what to do with your own, or a family member’s, remains. You may not be aware, however, of what a long and controversial journey the practice had before it became widely accepted in British society. Read more