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Combining religions in funerals

My mother converted to Judaism when she married her second husband. When she died it was a little confusing to work out what kind of ceremony to have for her funeral as she was brought up a Catholic and brought up the children from her first marriage (including me) as Catholic. The funeral home was a great help in this tricky time as they worked with the rabbi to work in some of the aspects of both religions and we ended up with a really beautiful service that everyone enjoyed. This blog has ideas on how to incorporate multiple religions into one funeral service.

What Does a Funeral Director Do?

6 July 2023
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A funeral director does many things, but their primary role is to provide support and compassion to the deceased's family members, as well as, of course, plan a funeral that aligns with their wishes. A funeral director also provides floral tributes, administrative duties, and cremation or burial requests made from either an office, cemetery or funeral home. The role of a funeral director is a fundamental one when it comes to planning a funeral service. Read More 

Four Ways A Funeral Home Can Help You Honour Culture And Tradition

30 January 2023
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Culture and traditions are an important part of life. When someone we love dies, it is natural to want to honour their memory. Funeral homes are there to help you do this. They can help you find the right funeral arrangements for your loved one's service and burial or cremation. They can also help you with cultural needs, such as arranging for a traditional wake or burial ceremony and including customs common in Asian funerals. Read More 

4 Touching Keepsake Ideas That Incorporate Cremation Ashes

28 September 2022
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Are you looking for ways to remember a lost loved one with a keepsake that involves their cremation ashes? There are plenty of options for memorial items, from jewellery and ornaments to paintings and teddy bears. Use the ideas below as a starting point, and choose an option that helps you remember your loved one in the way that feels right to you. 1. Teddy bear Do you like to cuddle with soft toys, blankets or teddies for comfort? Read More 

Why Funerals Are an Important Part of the Healing Process

20 May 2022
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When someone you care for dies, the grieving process begins. This process can be difficult, and it is often hard to know where to turn for support. However, funerals play a vital part in the healing process, and they can be beneficial for both the deceased's family and friends. This blog post will discuss the importance of funerals and why they can help with the healing process.  1. Funerals provide a sense of closure Read More 

Two Reasons Why It’s Not Advisable to Order a Headstone Whilst Organising a Funeral

28 January 2022
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Funeral homes will sometimes advise their clients to leave some time between the arrangement of their loved ones' funerals and the time at which they order the headstone. Here are two reasons why. It's easier to manage the costs that come with this process Funeral homes may recommend that a client not order their loved one's headstone if the client in question is struggling to afford the funeral. The reason for this is that because of the expertise required to make them and how robust the materials used need to be, even basic headstones can cost quite a bit. Read More