During Dying Matters week there are a lot of conversations happening about death, dying and grief to raise the importance of openly discussing these important issues, and lift the veil of what is for many still a taboo subject. Arguably …
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People no longer fear Covid with drowning and fire bigger concerns
People are also more concerned about being murdered than of dying from Covid People in the UK are not concerned about dying from Covid with cancer, drowning and fire much more serious fears, a new survey shows Now research by …
Read MoreFrom fights to another death – mourners reveal most bizarre things witnessed at funeral
Heightened emotions can be a recipe for disaster and lead to some shocking episodes – even at funerals A final send off is a time for celebration of life, a time to grieve and remember a loved one. But shockingly, …
Read MoreEco-friendly crematorium opens in Bicester after lockdown delay
An eco-friendly crematorium and memorial garden has finally opened in Bicester after lockdown previously forced its delay. Dignitaries from local churches gathered on November 4 in a multifaith service to officially open the new North Oxfordshire Crematorium & Memorial Park, …
Read MoreWhat happens to your Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter when you die?
They fear posts could come back to haunt them, the new survey found. One in three Brits want every trace of their social media presence deleted when they die as they fear posts could come back to haunt them, a …
Read MoreHalf of us would change loved-ones funeral plans after they have died
54% are happy to ignore dying wishes on things such as music choice and funeral location Half of us would change their loved ones’ funeral plans after they had died because they don’t agree with arrangements such as dress code, …
Read MoreNew Doncaster crematorium ‘will ease pressure on current funeral services’
Construction has begun on a new ‘state-of-art’ crematorium in Doncaster following the approval of planning permission earlier this year. The Doncaster Memorial Park and Crematorium site, located off Armthorpe Lane in Barnby Dun, will feature an electric cremator powered by …
Read MoreBicester funeral firm wants an environmentally-friendly approach to cremations
An Oxfordshire funeral firm is eyeing up a cleaner approach to cremations. Memoria, based in Bicester, has been on a mission to seek out greener alternatives. The firm’s first electric cremator – which is said to be the first in …
Read MoreNo-frills cremations gaining popularity ahead of full funeral services – study
A direct cremation means no service or ceremony and no mourners are present, with family and friends honouring deceased at another time No-frills cremations have soared in popularity in recent years, with Covid restrictions and financial pressures accelerating a huge …
Read MoreHere’s why you should choose a funeral online
CHOOSING a funeral online can ease the pressure on grieving relatives and help them select the right send-off for their loved ones, according to a leading expert. After-death options were traditionally arranged during face-to-face meetings in funeral directors’ offices. But …
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