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Understanding Eco-Funerals
At Shoobridge Funeral Services, a family funeral director in Exeter, environmental consciousness is growing, and eco-funerals are becoming a popular choice for those seeking a more sustainable approach to saying goodbye. We recognise this shift and offer eco-friendly funeral options, such as our Woodland Burial Service, which allows you to make environmentally conscious decisions for your loved one's final tribute.
Reassurances given by Shoobridge Funeral Services after horrifying arrests at Hull funeral parlour
Shoobridge Funeral Services wants to reassure the public after the horrifying news that police removed 34 bodies from a funeral business in Hull. We are also calling for industry regulations. Shockingly, anyone in England can set up a funeral directing business without any training or licensing. A man and a woman have been arrested on […]
The psychological effect of a loved one’s direct cremation
By a grief counsellor Over the last couple of years I’ve had a few clients come through for counselling, struggling after their loved one had requested a direct funeral. In some cases they didn’t know their loved one had requested no service, in other cases they knew what was planned but could not go against their loved […]
Thoughtful Planning
Planning a funeral in advance provides peace of mind, ensuring personal wishes are honoured and easing the burden on loved ones. Pre-paid plans cover costs early on, leaving minimal expenses, while clear instructions for the service offer comfort and clarity for families during a difficult time.
Grief & Bereavement
At Shoobridge Funeral Services, we understand that grief is unique to each individual, and there is no fixed "pattern" to follow. While talking can be helpful, everyone’s journey through bereavement is personal and emotional. Our experienced team is here to support you, offering guidance and a safe space to discuss your wishes or funeral planning needs.
Life is bursting from just about every inch of soil and every branch of the trees.
Life is bursting from just about every inch of soil and every branch of the trees. What a beautiful thing to see after the wet May we have just experienced. It makes me think of a road trip I made down the west coast of Ireland in 2005. We just happened to pick the most […]
How to Write A Eulogy
The thought of public speaking throws many people into a panic. Add to that fear the common discomfort of discussing death, and it's easy to understand why the idea of delivering a eulogy can be disconcerting. Having attended many funeral services and listened to countless eulogies, certain facts emerge which I am privy to beyond […]
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Every year since 2002, in the UK, between the 9th and the 15th October, the renowned charity Sands, the ‘Stillbirth and neonatal death charity’, in collaboration with 40 other leading UK charities, recognises, ‘Baby Loss Awareness Week.’ The week is a dedicated opportunity internationally, for parents, their families and friends not only to acknowledge and commemorate the […]
Early diagnosis means people can live well for longer …
Dementia Action Alliance – National Group Dementia Action Alliance brings together leading organisations across England committed to transforming health and social care outcomes for people affected by dementia. Dementia Action Alliance membership and what it means to Paul Shoobridge of Shoobridge Funeral Services and Exmouth & District Funeral Services. Why get involved? On a personal level, my […]
The Rising Costs of Funerals
With the cost of living increasing rapidly, the last thing people want to think about is the cost of dying. But funerals and arrangements can absorb large amounts of money. Prices and crematorium fees vary tremendously across the country - a cremation based funeral could cost anywhere from £1,700.00 to £5,000.00. Burials, other than ‘Woodland’ […]
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