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Getting it just right (whatever that means for you)

Getting it just right (whatever that means for you)

There’s no such thing as a normal funeral.  And that’s why we work hard to ensure you and your loved ones get the funeral that’s just right for you.  But here’s a secret.  We love when we’re asked to do something different – a drive though funeral in a farmer’s field,...
Is direct cremation, well, just too direct?

Is direct cremation, well, just too direct?

There’s no doubt that the popularity of a direct cremations as a funeral choice is on the rise.  It’s simplicity suits many people for a host of reasons but it can also leave a harmful legacy for family and friends. So here’s our quick guide to what direct cremation...
10 funeral tips (you may need)

10 funeral tips (you may need)

This blog brings to you our many years of experience in supporting families facing a loss.  Here are our 10 top tips that, one day, may come in useful. 1. Funerals need planned. Surely we know what kind of funeral we, or our loved ones, would want?  Well according to...
How to speak to someone facing loss

How to speak to someone facing loss

Death, grief, bereavement are still taboo subjects for many of us in the UK.  So when we hear of someone coping with loss, it’s true that many of us will have a moment of doubt as to what to say.  And sadly, it’s highly likely to lead to us shying away or glossing...
135 years of William Purves

135 years of William Purves

It’s Spring 1888.  Queen Victoria is celebrating her 50th year on the throne and the PM is Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative).  Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Hardy and Oscar Wilde are the country’s most read authors and The Financial Times launched it’s first issue. ...
Choosing a career in the funeral sector

Choosing a career in the funeral sector

When did funeral directing become a career? Well, since time began, we’ve been caring for and burying our dead so it’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment funeral directing became a profession. Fast forward to the 21st Century, and we saw funeral teams throughout the UK...
Call for greener funeral options to be legalised

Call for greener funeral options to be legalised

Scarcity of ground, rising energy costs and a growing demand for sustainable solutions are just some of the reasons we want more green options legalised and available in the UK today. Currently burial or flame cremation are the only two options available to Scottish...
On Whose Authority?

On Whose Authority?

What happens if it’s not clear who should, and can, make funeral arrangements? Responsibility for arranging a funeral usually falls to a spouse or immediate family member.  It’s common for a named person in a will or a death declaration to be nominated and...
How to choose a memorial

How to choose a memorial

Memorials are the lasting tribute we can leave for generations to come. In five simple steps, we explore how to choose the perfect stone memorial. Choose a location Memorial stones or markers are typically erected in graveyards and cemeteries to indicate a grave but...
Give us your wishes.  We’ll give you our promise.

Give us your wishes. We’ll give you our promise.

In our experience, the best funerals are those where everyone looks back with peace of mind that they got it “just right”; that the tone, style and format was to the deceased’s preference.  Those we find tough to arrange are the funerals where families have no idea...