As the festive period approaches it can be especially hard if you’re dealing with grief. If it’s your first Christmas since suffering a bereavement it can be one of the hardest times to face. Things like anniversaries, birthdays and Christmas…
Having a chance to say a final goodbye is important for many people. It can form part of the grieving process and help with the realisation that someone has died. The chapel of rest is a place where family and…
Bereavement is always a difficult time. But for some people the grieving process becomes extended. This type of grief affects their ability to move on following the loss of a loved one. It’s called complicated or complex grief. And it…
When someone dies it’s more common today that they will want a celebration of life after, or even instead of, a traditional memorial service. People don’t want to be mourned; they want their loved ones to celebrate their life instead….
If you find yourself in the position of being a pallbearer at funeral service you may find it emotionally challenging, nerve wracking and an honour all at the same time. As well as the practicalities, it’s partly because of the…
On Embalming and Viewing an Unembalmed Body It’s infamously associated with the Egyptian Pharaohs. But embalming has come a long way since it’s rudimental beginnings and is now a common procedure across the world. It allows loved ones the time…
