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Planning funerals and managing the paperwork

What’s Included in a Direct Cremation Service?

Promotional Post A Direct Cremation is the latest addition to funeral options, even though it really harks back to the old days when simple funerals were the norm. This option is a no-fuss and comparatively inexpensive funeral option. There is no service with mourners, nor any inclusions beyond the basics for legalities required after a […]

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Memorial slideshow: a sweet way to say your final goodbye

Collaborative Post The loss of a loved one is always devastating. There is no way to cushion that blow, but there are ways that can help you process the grief. One of such ways is creating a memorial slideshow to honor the one who has passed away. A tribute video is an opportunity to show […]

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Why Are Direct Cremations Good Alternatives To Traditional Funerals?

Collaborative Post COVID-19 has been a tremendous driving force behind the change in the way people have funerals today. It is not only because of the new restrictions against the number of people permitted at a funeral but also because of the higher costs involved and the time limit for planning. A preferred route to […]

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Coping with grief

We all deal with grief differently. Arranging a funeral and managing an estate can keep us busy for a while, but once the practical steps are organised, there is still the emotion of loss to deal with. What is grief? Grief is completely normal. It may affect you through a whole range of emotions, including […]

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Funerals during the coronavirus lockdown in the UK

Update 28 May 2020 As the UK starts to come out of lockdown, the government has published new guidance for England. The advice is much the same as we’ve outlined below. Funerals are still limited in numbers attending and social distancing must be observed. Online books of condolence are one of the ways that are […]

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A guide to scattering ashes in the UK

Collaborative Post It is quite common for people to wonder how to scatter ashes.  It is not something we do every day or something we openly talk about. Yet the spreading of the ashes of a loved one is a significant event and one that needs to capture the precious moment of letting go off […]

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Avoiding Funeral Poverty: 5 Ways to Help Reduce Funeral Costs

Collaborative Post Losing a loved one is never easy but imagine not having the funds to be able to say goodbye to them. Unfortunately, this is what many grieving families are not facing due to rising costs of funerals in the UK. A Loving Tribute wants to highlight the severe issue of funeral poverty and […]

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