Last Wednesday we attended a death café in East Dulwich. This was organised as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week. …
2016 Cremation and Burial Cost Index
This is an archive post from 2016. Please head to the 2017 Cremation and Burial Cost Index. The cost of …
5 of the UK’s Most Beautiful Graveyards
Though graveyards are often reduced to spooky Church gardens in the popular imagination, there is, more often than not, a …
William Shakespeare on Death
William Shakespeare is probably the most famous English writer in history, responsible for penning many of the most well-known poems, …
An interview with: Mandie Lavin, CEO of the NAFD
With the very real prospect of increased regulation looming on the horizon, it’s undoubtedly a time of change and upheaval …
What is Death Positivity?
Death positivity is an attitude towards life and death that emphasises the importance of open and honest discussion about death …
Co-op Funeralcare Announce Sales Figures for 2016
Co-op Funeralcare, one of the largest funeral service providers in the UK, has today announced its financial results for the …
Working in the Funeral Industry
Time and again when we speak to our partners in the funeral industry we’re struck by the variety of ways …
April Fool’s Day 2017 – the CremMate
You may have seen some news about us over the weekend. The Sun and the Telegraph announced that we were …
Alternatives to a Traditional Funeral
In recent times there has been a marked increase in people turning away from traditional funeral customs and procedures. This …