Rosemary – a symbol of remembrance
Sadly, death is very much a natural part of life. But when we are faced with the loss of a loved one, it is inevitably a difficult and painful experience. So when seeking strength and comfort during a time of loss, it makes sense to explore how natural solutions could help. And there are many plants that can be used as part of this process.
The growing popularity of unattended cremations
Over the past few years there has been a major shift in the types of funeral service being held in the UK. According to Sun Life, around 20% of deaths are now followed by an unattended cremation rather than a more traditional funeral service. This is a rapid increase from just 3% of deaths having unattended cremations in 2019.
Why some families choose an attended funeral
In our last article we explored the benefits of direct cremations, which is growing in popularity in the UK. It can be a convenient and cost-effective cremation option, giving you more time to organise a celebration of life for your loved one at a later stage.
All you need to know about a direct cremation
Direct cremations are growing in popularity in the UK. Until relatively recently, most of us had probably never heard of the concept. But since the pop icon David Bowie opted for a direct cremation in 2016, it is becoming increasingly familiar, and the topic of many daytime TV ads.
How to say goodbye to a parent
Losing a loved one is always painful, but when that loved one is a parent you may find that you experience a range of unexpected feelings and emotions based on your relationship with them.
How to talk to children about death
Death is one of the inevitable facts of life, but one that we neither welcome nor understand. Many of us don’t really know how to deal with death or talk about it, and when it comes to explaining death to a child, it can feel extremely daunting.
