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...