A no fuss funeral is a more modern, simple type of funeral that provides families with a flexible and affordable means of saying goodbye and celebrating the life of a loved one. A no fuss funeral generally comprises of a direct cremation, popularized by celebrities such as Prince and David Bowie. Unlike traditional funeral services,
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Planning your funeral is likely to be one of the most important and expensive things you will ever do, so you should compare funeral plans before investing to ensure that you get everything you want for your farewell. People want different things from their funeral, and there are numerous plans available, each offering different benefits
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Besides going to university, buying a house and getting married, dying is one of the most expensive things we will ever do. A basic funeral costs an average of £4,184 – but that’s just the funeral; it doesn’t include expenses such as professional fees and providing a wake. Taking everything into account, the average cost
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Whether it is your own or that of a loved one, planning a funeral is a delicate process, fraught with difficult decisions and complex emotions. If you’re thinking about your own funeral, it’s a good idea to invest in a funeral plan. This enables you to make all the important decisions about the day, and pay
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Flowers are an important part of many funerals; they are a heartfelt way to express emotions and offer comfort to a family that has lost a loved one. It can be difficult to know what funeral flowers to choose; each genus of flower will have a different meaning, with different colours symbolising a different emotion. Lilies
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A wake is an informal way to celebrate the life of a loved one after their funeral service. It is a chance to share stories and memories of the deceased with those close to them. Organising a wake is not compulsory, but it is a widely held custom. Many people think organising a wake is
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How do you define ‘a good death’? It’s tricky because what’s considered a good death will be different for each of us and depend on our circumstances at the time. The concept of a good death is often debated in hospices and palliative care settings, where a person is nearing the end of their life.
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Many funerals around the world share common characteristics with traditional funerals in the UK, but there are some funerals around the world that are unique. Take for example a jazz funeral, a funeral procession common in New Orleans and in the Cajun culture. Accompanied by a brass band, jazz funerals blend European and African cultures
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It may seem like a straightforward task, but choosing the right funeral venue is not as easy as it might seem. Your funeral venue may be dictated by the type of service you want. If you’re religious, a funeral in a church or place of worship might be the most suitable funeral venue. These traditional
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We have put together a Funeral Glossary to explain some of the most common terms that will be used when funeral planning. As at Capital Life we know that navigating the practicalities and technicalities of planning a funeral is overwhelming, especially if you don’t understand the terminology. Funeral Glossary Bier: A movable frame used for
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