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A Religious Funeral Service
Much is written these days on alternatives and extremes. We read regularly about ‘extreme terrorism,’ sometimes in the name of “Allah!” We read of the ‘extreme’ exploits of migrants attempting to escape their own political systems and drowning in their efforts – literally! We also regularly witness, ‘alternative’ funeral services. “Is the Christian funeral service […]
An Individual Funeral
Much is written nowadays on how funerals have changed and are, continuing to change. Is there a limit? Perhaps a more apt question would be, “Is there anything I can do differently?” or, “Is there anything that hasn’t been done?” Of course not everything has been done yet; there are no cremated remains currently bound for Mars but who […]
Alternative or Religious Service – Memory or Celebration?
Death is inevitable – the way out - religious, joyous or, alternative? For those people following my web-logs (blogs), you will notice one of my themes is ‘how funerals are changing’ and the pace of change which has been, for the funeral profession, not drastic but, fast! I guess that’s easy for me to say […]
Uncollected Cremated Remains – Ashes
What happens to uncollected Cremated Remains - Ashes? Crematoria prefer individual funeral directors to collect the Ashes of cremations they have organised in the absence of the authority of a family member. Due to the volume of cremations that take place, storing, tracking and the necessary administration would be prohibitive and costs of cremations would […]
Why did you have to die?
Author’s note: My blogs are quite long.They are not intended for a two-minute read. They mostly do not have to be read in their entirety. This one below has much to say nearer the end. Bereavement is complex not a bunch of short stories or summaries but an in-depth process – my blogs reflect this. […]
Wills and Estates – UK Government Guidelines
Dealing with the will and the estate From the UK Government website:https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/35526/bereaved-families.pdf What is a personal representative? The personal representative (also known as the executor if they are named as such in the Will or, the administrator if there is no executor named or no Will), is responsible for ensuring that what is specified in […]
Funeral Etiquette and Advice
How to Attend a Funeral Service – Advice and Etiquette When someone dies, obvious factors dictate that, it is a very difficult time emotionally for family, friends and colleagues. People can feel uncomfortable because they don’t know what to say or do. Those immediately affected can feel quite numb and often disoriented. Reactions vary immensely but some patterns emerge and […]
HM Coroner’s Inquest
The Scope and Purpose of an Inquest. The purpose of the inquest is to answer four questions: Evidence: must be solely for the purpose of answering these questions and no other evidence is admitted. It is not for the inquest to ascertain "how the deceased died" or "in what broad circumstances.” Moreover, it is not the purpose […]
Questions People ask About Cremation And Burials
Years ago, I used to get asked regularly, questions about cremation: "You don't really 'burn' the coffin do you?""Are the Ashes/Cremated Remains I get back, really those of my relative?" Once a year, 'us' funeral directors were invited to visit the local crematorium after the working day. We had refreshments provided and went to the […]
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