Famous memorials can be found all over the world, irrespective of the country or culture the consensus is that they are a way to remember a person or event by creating a statue or sculpture. Usually famous memorials attract a large number of tourists who wish to pay respects to those who lost their lives.
Continue ReadingOperation Forth Bridge – What do we know about the funeral plans for Prince Philip?
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away peacefully on Friday 9th April 2021 at Windsor Castle. The Duke, who was 99, had left hospital in March after spending a month there and undergoing a procedure for a pre-existing heart condition. There is a protocol that has to be followed when someone in the Royal family
Continue ReadingFuneral Traditions Throughout History
Funerals take place throughout history and across different countries and cultures. Many of these funeral traditions, as well as religion and culture, have affected the way in which we celebrate or mourn death today. This blog post focuses on some interesting, unique traditions of past and present. Roman Funerals Roman funerals were opportunities to express
Continue ReadingPlanning for retirement: What do I need to consider?
Retirement is a time that you should be able to spend doing what you enjoy with those that you care about. Planning for retirement is important, both financially and emotionally, so that when you feel that you are ready, the transition to retirement will be as stress free as possible and you can enjoy the
Continue ReadingFuneral Plan Costs: All you need to know
Funeral plan costs depend on the arrangements, the type of service you choose to have and any personal touches that you wish to add to make your funeral individual to you. Location, type of funeral service, transport, type of coffin, and extras such as flowers or a wake can affect the price. Taking out a
Continue ReadingDirect Cremation: A Popular Choice
Since being famously popularised by the late David Bowie, more people seem to be favouring direct cremations. For some people, it removes the stress of arranging a funeral. For others, it offers the opportunity to celebrate and honour someone’s life in a way and time that suits them. Here, we take a detailed look at
Continue ReadingWays to Honour a Loved One’s Life if You Can’t Attend Their Funeral
There are many reasons why people are not able to attend a loved one’s funeral and the current pandemic has made this situation more prevalent. Though it can’t be helped, not being able to say goodbye can be extremely upsetting and difficult for families. Here, we offer some ideas on how to honour a loved
Continue ReadingFuneral preplanning: What the Duke of Edinburgh taught us about the importance of funeral planning
Following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh on 9th April 2021, his funeral took place at Windsor Castle on 17th April 2021, known as Operation Forth Bridge it follows years of meticulous funeral preplanning. Over 13 million people tuned in to watch the live television coverage of the funeral. The Duke of Edinburgh’s personal
Continue ReadingPlanning Funeral Arrangements in Advance
Despite being quite open about many topics in today’s society, we often remain apprehensive about planning funeral arrangements in advance. Though difficult, opening up such a discussion is necessary and helpful in the long-term. Besides the more emotional reasons for being open about funeral wishes, there are a number of practical aspects to consider relating
Continue ReadingNew and Emerging Funeral Trends – 2021
The funeral industry is changing. People are beginning to think differently about how they want their loved ones to honour their lives and with these altered perceptions comes new and emerging trends. Such changes mean people have more freedom to opt for a meaningful funeral that is personal to them and reflects their wishes. Here
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