Who Do You Call When Someone Dies at Home?

Who Do You Call When Someone Dies at Home?

The passing of a loved one, whether at home or in a hospice or hospital, puts you in a worrying position. Depending on whether the death was expected or unexpected will determine the next steps that you need to take immediately after the death of a loved one at home....
How Long After Death is a Funeral?

How Long After Death is a Funeral?

The length of time between death and a funeral can vary according to several factors. If the death was expected then the paperwork should be available quickly. However, if the deceased’s death was unexpected, or they had not been seen by a doctor for some time,...
Funeral Ideas: How to Make a Loved One’s Funeral Special

Funeral Ideas: How to Make a Loved One’s Funeral Special

Traditionally funerals were sombre and conventional, but nowadays, you can make your loved one’s funeral as colourful and as vibrant as they were. A funeral is a celebration of a life, a time to gather with the people that loved them most and share memories,...
What to Wear to a Funeral: Guide for Men, Women and Children

What to Wear to a Funeral: Guide for Men, Women and Children

When choosing what to wear to a funeral, the main thing you want to do is show respect to the deceased and their family. Traditional funeral attire is commonly black in colour and that is what most will choose to wear to funerals. However, you might be unsure what to...
How to Carry a Coffin: Guide for Carrying a Coffin at Funeral

How to Carry a Coffin: Guide for Carrying a Coffin at Funeral

There is a lot to consider when arranging a funeral. You have to consider whether the deceased will be buried or cremated while you will also need to think about where the service will take place. There is a lot to think about but have you thought about how to carry a...
What is a Direct Cremation?

What is a Direct Cremation?

Funerals are an incredibly difficult for every family, especially those that have experienced a sudden or unexpected death. And of course, everyone’s wishes are entirely different when it comes to planning a funeral and celebrating the life of a loved one. With this...